TriniCat Tails: Trinicat Obituary: R.I.P. Tiny Tim

Photo taken by Ian Churnin

On October 10th, 2010 the well-known and beloved Trinity cat Tiny Tim passed away. This struck the Trinity campus hard and put a damper on the all-campus picnic that occurred later that evening in the celebration of inaugurating the new president of Trinity.

Most recent reports state that the mange that Tiny Tim was being treated for in recent years had come back and likely played a role in his passing. However, Tiny Tim undoubtedly lived a long, happy, relaxing life. Considering his condition, his life could have been taken many years sooner had it not been for the courageous acts of Trinity University to take care of their own in their time of need.

Tiny Tim loved the simple things in life, was wise beyond his years, and in the end will be loved and missed dearly. His place and role on the Trinity campus will never be filled as he will not be forgotten.

Today I spotted Orange, Tiny Tim's apprentice, walking along Tiny Tim's tennis court storage roof. I could tell that she was sad and confused as to where her friend was. It is her initiative now to guard Tiny Tim's former domain and make use of all that she has learned from him while she was in his great presence.

R.I.P. Tiny Tim, you are in a better place now. I know I will miss you every time I walk back to my dorm from class and pass your infamous spot on campus.