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On the 2nd of August 2007 at 4am Paul Lepoutre passed away in the Hospital of Limon in Costa Rica.
Felix Lepoutre did send the mail message shown below:
If you want to add a message to this condolence register, just send an email message and your name to
condolences@latortugafeliz.org
and we will add you message a.s.a.p. to this page.
There will be a memorial service on the 15th of September at the 'Beach Company'
(www.beachcompany.nl) on the beach of Scheveningen from 14.00 until 16.00.
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William Pope |
| (September 7, 2007) |
I had a great time at the project, and remember playing backgammon
and dominos with Paul well. After 7 months of travelling, I have not met many people
as kind and as interesting as Paul. I admire and respect all that he did
(he made a huge impact on people and on turtles)!!! He worked so tirelessly
and did not want anything in return, other than to make people happy
(he certainly made my stay an enjoyable one).
He will be missed by all that knew him and I hope his good work will continue.
My condolences to all.
William Pope (volunteer, April 2007) |
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Laura Fischer |
| (September 7, 2007) |
When I was at La Tortuga Feliz from the 5th of July till the 3rd of August,
I met the greatest people I could´ve met. One of them was Paul and he changed my view,
my mind and my life. When I asked, if it would be possible to come to C.R. and work,
he was the first who answered and who spread his enthusiasm just through writing me
that I´m very welcome. And then I met him and we had great conversations about how
he changed his life trough founding this project. And I became part of his dream
through realizing little steps of it. I wont forget what I learned and I wont forget
him and what he told me. It was the best thing I could have done so far. It wasn´t nice
to be there, while it happened because it felt wrong, to leave at this point but I couldn´t
do anything against it.
But he lives on, in the project, in the volunteers, his ideas will be formed into things.
I miss him. |
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Miriam van der Hoeven |
| (August 26, 2007) |
It was a sadness that I heard of Paul's dead.
I'm very glad that I met Paul, he was a very inspiring person with a great heart.
My condolence goes to the family and friends of Paul. |
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Kees-Jan Vermeulen |
| (August 21, 2007) |
Only 2,5 weeks it took for me to grow a deep respect for Paul,
his idees and his works. How shocked i was to learn of his passing.
I believe Costa Rica has lost a great and passioned man. I consider myself fortuned
to have met and worked with him, even only for 17 days.
May his work continu. |
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Mary Krueger |
| (August 21, 2007) |
My husband and I were at the project in the beginning of April 2007.
What a wonderful place. Paul was an absolute saint in my eyes...very patient
and very giving, to make this world a better place. He has touched so many
people all over the world. We still plan on going back next year, but will
miss his presence dearly. RIP Paul, we still think of you often.
Manfred & Mary Krueger, Cresco, Pennsylvania, USA |
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Oscar Lawrence |
| (August 21, 2007) |
Having spent a month with the project, it had and continues
to have a profound impact on my life and my outlook towards it.
Paul was very much the lynch pin of that experience and my continuing
beliefs to support such causes. A warm and selfless man with unfounded
support for not only turtles but wildlife in general, i know he touched
everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him, and he will be really really missed.
My warmest condolences to such a great guy and full support to his family and
continuing work on the project.
Keep up the fantastic work. |
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Wim Timmerman |
| (August 20, 2007) |
I am very glad that i have met Paul, unbelievable that that was just in May 2007.
i would like to share a poem that i think will apply for Paul.
Wim
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room,
I am the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I do not die.
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Leah Schwalb |
| (August 18, 2007) |
I just found out about the news and want to extend my deepest sympathy to Paul's
family and friends as well as the Pacuare community. I volunteered at Tortuga
Feliz for two weeks last year and it was truly an amazing experience. I am sure
Paul will always be remembered foundly, for the inspirational, dedicated and special
man he was. If we could all be a little more like him, the world would be a better
place. |
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Gulita Ginsel) |
| (August 17, 2007) |
Although I only saw Paul for about two weeks on the project two years ago,
the news that he had passed away, hit me a lot. After two years Pacuare is
still so deep in my hart. It is such a beautiful effort to save a piece
of our world, and Paul made this possible, unselfish, full of dedication,
winning the hearts of the local people, staying alert to local police and
politicans, making a home for volunteers all over the world and with a
never-ending spirit! His eyes glittered as he talked about his plans tot
make the peninsula selfsustainable. You did it Paul! I sure wish you stayed
a bit longer to enjoy it. I hereby offer my condolences to his family,
friends and his friends of La Tortuga Feliz.
Gulita Ginsel
The Netherlands |
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Saskia Klitsie) |
| (August 17, 2007) |
Dear Paul,
Thanks that we've met. You were an inspiration. I will miss you and hope that
your spirit will be with us for a long time more.
un abrazo grande, Love Saskia Klitsie |
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Elke vd Wegen |
| (August 17, 2007) |
I left La Tortuga Feliz 16 july of this year. I promised Paul I would be back
next year. I still will, but without him! It was a shock for me that he
is not here anymore. I'v been there for 5 weeks and really felt like home.
Paul, You did a great job and we are all gonna miss you!! It's good to here
that the project will go on..
My thougths go out to his family and friends. |
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Femke Risch |
| (August 16, 2007) |
Paul was one of the most inspiring persons I've ever met.
I am truly happy
I have met him and was able to discuss life issues and
thoughts about turtles,
volunteer projects, substainability, geneva (!), books and so on.
But also he made it possible for me and so many others to contribute to a better life situation
for the people at pacuare and not to forget the many many turtles that have a bigger chance of survival.
I wish family, friends, and (longterm) volunteers great memories of a fantastic man! |
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Christine Strong |
| (August 16, 2007) |
It was with great sadness that I heard of Paul's death.
My condolences go to Felix and his many friends in the Pacuare community.
I spent a month at the project just over a year ago and had meant to write to
Paul to let him know that my experience with the project helped me get my
current job as a ranger with the Loch Lomond National Park in Scotland.
Sadly it is now too late.
I was happy to hear that the project will continue and I wish it all the success it deserves.
The passion Paul had for protecting the turtles was infectious and will have inspired
many of the volunteers he met. I hope to return one day in the future so until then
keep up the good work.
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Flavia Müller |
| (August 16, 2007) |
I only heard about the sad news today and I was shocked.
My warmest thoughts go out to Pauls famil and friends and of course also
to
all of you who had the same luck as me and met him at La Tortuga Feliz.
It is a huge loss, not only for the people in Pacuare.
Paul, you will be missed very much.
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Jeffeny Hoogervorst |
| (August 15, 2007) |
My condolence goes to the family and friends of Paul. |
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Gijs Kroon |
| (August 6, 2007) |
Paulus,
shit dat je dood bent. Had graag nog enige momenten gehad om je te spreken
en steeds
weer dichter bij je te komen en
te weten wie je bent en wat je beweegt.
Heb het echt als voorrecht ervaren je in
mijn leven meegemaakt te hebben.
Dank
voor je hulp, samen met Ronald, toen Liesbeth en ik het echt nodig hadden.
Ronald
weet hoe wij dat waarderen, jou heb
ik het te vaag en onvolledig geuit.
Dus hierbij; dank hiervoor en dank voor je
oprechte eigenheid.
grt / Liesbeth, Gijs en onze drie prinsessen. |
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Jose |
| (August 04, 2007) |
Hola a todos,
Hoy es un dia triste.Acabo de recibir desde Costa Rica la noticia de la
muerte de Paul.Una de esas personas que cuando te los encuentras en la vida
percibes de inmediato que son un REGALO del cielo.
Una persona que fue capaz de luchar contra todo lo establecido por seguir la
senda que sus sueños le marcaban.Una de esas personas que sustentan este
mundo con su fuerza,con sus acciones,y con su luz.
Siento como su alma se ha dividido en tantos pedazos como personas conocio,y
cada uno de nosotros ha tenido el honor de recibir a este maravilloso
invitado en nuestros corazones.
Me siento triste porque no puede ser de otra manera en estos momentos,aunque
desde estas lineas os invito a todos a luchar por nuestros sueños como el
hizo siempre.
Desde aqui Paul,!!GRACIAS!!.Alli donde estes nunca cesara tu LUZ.
Un abrazo para todos y todas y que el os acompañe a todos
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