Thanks guys. I have lost pets before, but loosing this Cat was tough. He grew up with my cat, and together they were the dynamic deuo.
Alvan used to sneak into my nephews room and lick their faces at night. I would be on the PC and one of them would open my door and deposite him in my room with a tired and barely ledgable comment "You watch Alvan!" This from a child that would not leave the poor cat alone at all during the day. LOL, that cat was one cool little fella. He would climb up on my monitor and watch me play Tribes for hours.
My cat, Giligan is cool, but likes to be left alone. Alvan (Gizzmo) was very playful and loving. Especially at night after the boys went to bed.
Pay back time. At least I have pictures of him. That makes it easier.
For those of you who have lost a pet, I share your pain.