Phred has Passed, the Prayer Pups join our family & funeral news (pg. 13)

[wolf_Q]

Thanks for the videos Staci. I wish I could have been there in person, it was great to be able to sort of be there with your videos. It's still so unreal, hard to believe he really is gone.

[anna_66]

Another heart felt thank you Staci for posting the pictures, the video and all the other things you did.
As I sit here with tears running down my eyes I'll never forget how Phred left his impression on each and everyone of us.

We're gonna miss you fireman Phred.

[shais_mom]

I've just spent some time reading this whole thread and viewing the videos.

Staci: many thanks. I know how hard it was for you to capture the service without completely falling apart during filming. I managed to download and save them in RealPlayer format. {{{hugs}}}

Randi/Sara: Yes, I can just imagine how you felt seeing engine #29 pass by. Phred spirit is forever engraved in CA.

So many memories and so many giggles and tears. RIP Phred.

thankfully my sister let me borrow her tripod so I was able to get it set up to stay still. I think Diana got a video of the firetruck parade - but hasn't had time to upload or do anything with them.

[lbaker]

What Karen said about the "empty" pews not really being empty, but filled with all of us that couldn't be there in person said it best... we were all there in spirit Phred. Thank you for being.

Laurie

p.s. Staci, I will see you (and everyone) Memorial Day.

[k9krazee]

Thank you Staci

[moosmom]

Thanks for posting the video, Staci. I only wish I could've been there to pay tribute to a great guy!

It's just not the same without Phred.

[lizbud]

Thank you Staci for sharing the amazing pictures and videos. It was good
to hear all the wonderful things about Phred by others who knew him well.

He sure touched a lot of lives & will be remembered as long as we live.

[lynnestankard]

I'm so sorry to hear of 'Phred's passing - I've read this whole thread and cannot stop crying. What a lovely gentleman John was - always there with a kind word and deed for those of us who needed it.
The times we've all ROFL with his wonderful stories are without number - his kindness was legendary and I will miss this wonderful man.
Thank you so much Staci xx

Rest in peace dear, kind Fireman Phred

[ramanth]

I'm finally home. After the funeral, I went out East to Atlantic City for New Years.

I'm really honored that I was able to make it to the service. It was very beautifully done and I had no idea it was a first for those firefighters.

Staci, I can't believe I missed the Pet Talk card display!

[4 Dog Mother]

I am finally working on the pictures and the video I took at Phred's funeral last week. Here is the parade of fire trucks in honor of Phred. It was at the end of the funeral and as you can see we went outside without our coats and boy was it cold out there. But it was truly amazing the extent the volunteer fire department went to to for a proper send off for Phred. Once again you could see how he touched people when you see the trouble they went to to "research" the proper way to honor him at the funeral. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtWkEBsyhQM

[cyber-sibes]

Thanks for braving the cold, Diana. The volunteers look so nice standing there in their uniforms. I'll bet Phred loved that parade!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

How wonderful that they did that. It was so touching to see everyone standing in the cold in his honor!!! I'm sure Phred was watching and giving everyone a hug.

[Randi]

Thank you for sharing this. It was indeed touching to see the parade to honor Phred - just like he deserved. I'm sure it would have made him proud.

[gini]

In my heart I want to believe that Phred got to see his own funeral, so he knows how dearly loved he was by so many.

It is so touching to think that this fire department went to so much trouble to "get it right" - for their buddy.

Diana - thank you once more - all of us deeply appreciate it.

[lizbud]

In my heart I want to believe that Phred got to see his own funeral, so he knows how dearly loved he was by so many.

It is so touching to think that this fire department went to so much trouble to "get it right" - for their buddy.

Diana - thank you once more - all of us deeply appreciate it.

Amen Gini. I'm sure Phred was pleased with all that was done in his honor.
It really shows the respect they felt for a remarkable man. Thanks Diana
for braving the cold to get this film.