19.3.2024 by Knut’s friends (first published in December 2022)
Dear Knutie pie! The 19th of March 2011 was a Saturday and we remember it as the Black Saturday. You are no longer with us but your spirit is stronger than ever! You brought people throughout the world together and it’s fantastic that so many of us are still are together – thanks to you!
They say ‘great love will never die’ and now we know it really is true!
This magazine is a tribute to you and we wanted to make something special to celebrate your too short life.
You charmed us in the Spring time …..
You charmed us in the Summer time ….
You charmed us in the Fall …..
You charmed us in the Winter!
We are all grateful for having been able to share the happy moments with you.
Here are some memories from your friends:
Ludmila:
From our first visit at Knut.
Knuti-Judi:
This is Knuti in September 2009. A photo I am proud of as it shows Knuti’s sweet eyes as he awaits food!
Patricia Roberts:
First pic: one of the first pics I made when arriving in Zoo Berlin on February 16, 2008 (the very first day I saw Knut). Knut was at that moment pretty busy with himself and his games/toys. And of course, the birds were there too. This pic is not really a “traditional”, but just a pic of a young polar bear having a good time.
The second pic was made on the last day of my visit in September 2010, exactly on September 4 (shortly thereafter, Knut moved to the big enclosure and I was not aware of the awful fact that I would never meet him again). When I took this pic, he was very focused on his afternoon snack. And he was a very beautiful young polar bear, isn’t it.
Dumba:
‘I am still in love with you, dear KNUT which won’t be surprising to anybody seeing e.g. this pic of you ‘ZAUBERBÄR’!’
Teddybärenmutti:
LIEBER KNUT 10 JAHRE ALT
Zeit läuft. 5.12.2007 geschah in Berlin Ein Miracel. Knut was geboren. Uebrall in der Welt kannte man Knut. Die Leute stromten aus aller Welt zu Dir und Papi.
Auch wir kamen im Jahre 2008. Danach jährlich , ab und zu zweimal im Jahre. Du hast so viel Freude mitgebracht. Wir fanden soviel neue Freunden und Freude. Wir können Dich nie vergessen. Wir denken Dich täglich, Du Zauberbär. Berlin ohne Dich ist kein Berlin.
Dankbar, TBM&TBV
Sarsam:
The episode with the tortoise
Dave:
This photo is loaded with cuteness but exudes peace, calm and contentment. Like a child exhausted by play, Knut has fallen asleep with his twiggy in “hand” and is in virtually the same position as the other shots from the sequence. In my opinion, Knut was the happiest in this period of his life, even though Thomas was gone.
UliS:
Knut hat so viel Gutes bewirkt, ich bin froh, dass ich viele Monate in sein Kinderzimmer schauen konnte. Durch ihn gehen wir wieder in Zoos generell, aber Eisbären sehen wir natürlich immer besonders gerne.
Eisbären sind alle schön, aber Knut war der schönste Eisbär.
From La Dame Blance:
Mervi:
Dear Knut! I hope you’re happy in your bear heaven ……
From Dumba:
Knut lives on in our hearts.
He enchanted us 16 years ago and the magic lasts forever.
And I’m especially happy that the friendships we made through Knut are still alive today. And so is this magazine that bears his name.
The collages are enchanting.
Hugs,
Anita
I hardly took any photos of Knut except for a couple of very small ones on a phone that no longer works. I had no need, there were so many lovely photos as Mervi has shown above.
My memory of Knut will aways be that special time in his enclosure at the end of the day when people were leaving the zoo. Now and again Knut’s ears would flick but other than that you could hardly see him.
Dear Knuti,
We love you so much. We miss you. We will always love you.
Eternal love.
Dear Mervi!
Thank you for these sweet memories. We had only 4 years with Knut. Now, after 12 years, it is still painful to think that we have lost this wonderful bear.
Dear Knut, I still miss you.
Hugs
Ludmila
Dear Mervi!
Thank you for this beautiful birthday page for Knut! Thanks also to all those who contributed their heartwarming private photos. It is hard to believe that his birth is now 16 years ago.
Knut not only gave us a lot of joy, but also made possible the friendship between many people from all over the world, which continues to this day. The memory of this special polar bear and his story is still very much alive. It makes us smile and feel sad at the same time.
It is wonderful that we were able to experience this adorable, handsome young polar bear!
Hugs
Anke
Dear Mervi,
I have a problem for sending my collage to you.
I already write two messages here without result.
How can I do ?
Thank you.
Dear Sabine!
Because the link was too long your comment ended in the spam. However, I could save it and publish it in the article.
Thank you so much for the adorable collage!
Hugs from Mervi
Dear Mervi,
Thank you so much but it’s not the last I realized.
You can get it via the link on Knutitis : Unser kleiner Prinz – Our little Prince #3833
Hugs.
This was a nice idea of yours, dear Mervi, to cite some KNUT-friends with their statements. The photos and collages are real walk down memory lane. You have all reason to be proud about the photo of KNUTi when he awaited food (very typical – it reached my heart directly). There are a lot of more charming and lovely pics, e.g. the two photos of UliS, the one of Jessie Web under the statement of Dave, and the one under Teddybärenmutti’s statement And the episode with the turtoise of Christina Meier . . . Not to forget the photo in your winter-collage (what a good idea to start this individual publication with collages of KNUT connected with the 4 seasons. . . . For sure this was a lot of work – be convinced it’s appreciaed. Thank you!
💔 🖤 💔
dear Mervi,
all the words were coming from heart, these are lovely memories of our Knut and also of so many wonderful friends from all over the world, thank you so much for publishing again
dear Knut we do not forget you, for me Zoo Berlin will be always your home
liebe Dumba, vielen Dank für die schöne Gedenkkarte
dear greetings
Filomena
Dear Knuti,
We miss you so much. We will never forget you. We will always love you. I still remember that terrible day. We were shocked and devastated. You will always be in our hearts. Thanks for everything.
KNUT, er war und bleibt ein ganz besonderer Eisbär ❣🐻❄️💝
KNUT hat so viele Eisbären und auch Menschen in mein Leben gebracht…
Die Zeit mit KNUT hatte etwas magisches und etwas von diesem Zauber wirkt immer noch nach…🐻❄️💖
Ein herzliches DANKESCHÖN für die vielen schönen Erinnerungsfotos an ihn und die berührenden Zeilen dazu❣
Dear Mervi!
Thank you for posting this beautiful tribute to Knut once again. It is just as touching as it was 15 months ago, also because some of the commentators are no longer with us and are also missed. We are left with the wonderful memories and the awareness of having witnessed a special time.
I was at the Knut sculpture at Zoo Berlin today and the flowers I had brought with me felt quite lonely…
Hugs
Anke
Liebe Mervi, das ist wieder eine deiner ganz besonderen Ideen zu Knuts Todestag. Er zeigt uns mit den persönlichen Erinnerungen der vielen Knutfreunde die besondere Beziehung zu diesem zauberhaften und unvergesslichen Bären auf sehr intensive Weise.
Vielen herzlichen Dank und liebe Grüße an euch alle!
Knut forever in our heart!
Dear Mervi!
It was a very sad day. Thank you for the wonderful pictures.
Hugs
Ludmila
Dear Mervi
Now that I am unable to travel so much I really value the Knutismagazine.
I still cannot believe how much Knut brought me over all these years