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

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Originally Posted by 4 Dog Mother

I can only say the same thing. I should not have waited until his friends needed me to come get the dogs. There was no real reason I couldn't have gone twice. The only thing I can say in my defense is I never thought it would come to this. And the case worker said the same thing. No one at the hospital expected this.

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Absolutely NO defense needed here Diana. :) Thank you so much for keeping us all updated.

More prayers flying for our friend Phred from me. I'm going to go to our candle sight and light so many candles God will have to see them. :love:

Phred's neighbor and friend just called to tell me that Phred has passed. He died enroute to the Hospice Center. His sister lives in Maine and she will be the one making the decisions about the funeral. He wanted to be cremated and have some of the ashes brought up to the Findlay Dog Park. The friend that Phred's sister Nancy lives with is scheduled for surgery tomorrow so Joan is not sure what or when any service might be scheduled for. Several of my friends have had their family members buried and then several weeks or even months later had memorial services. I suggested this to Joan and she is going to pass it on to Nancy - with Christmas coming so quickly I am wondering if this wouldn't be best. I don't know - it is so unreal that it is hard to think what is best right now.

As information is passed on to me, I will pass it on to you.

I just can't believe our dear friend is gone.
Phred, now that you are being reunited with Boots and Bowser and all our Pet Talk babies, I hope you know how very much you mean to all of us left here on the ole dirt ball. Pet Talk will never be the same. :love::love::love:

Oh no. Phred, I know you had a wonderful reunion waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge! Did you see God come to meet you on a Silver Cloud?

The ole Dirt Ball is going to miss you, dear one.

There are no words right now. He was so very special to all of us here - at times the glue that held us together.

Rest now, John. Peace be with you.

No one could say anything in these instances better than Phred, but I think that God is gettin lots of messages about takin "gud" care of our dear friend from this ole dirt ball. May he find peace, love and joy at the bridge.

I've typed several things and kept deleting them. I don't even know what to say. I will take comfort in the fact that he is no longer in pain and has been reunited with Bowser and Boots da Kat.
(I need to go find some tissue)

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Originally Posted by momoffuzzyfaces

Pet Talk will never be the same. :love::love::love:

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So very true. He certainly had a huge heart and really put his words into actions. As has been said many times about our pets that are no longer with us, they live on as we keep them in our memory. This will also be true of Phred. I'm grateful to have been a part of the community with him around and sorry for future members. He will continue to live in our actions as we try to honor him by continuing to show concern for our fellow Pet Talkers and pets and the world in general. May the happy memories and posts be a source of comfort for all of us and may we stick together and help each other through this difficult time. And may we all take comfort in knowing that dear Phred is not in any pain or suffering any longer. He will certainly be missed.

PS Don't forget to change those batteries in your smoke alarms regularly!

I feel completely numb and I can't find any words. He did so much for me.

An incredibly unique and loving man is gone. All of us are so much better for having known him. His special God prayers will remain with us forever.

Just think - he must be up there helping God to run the show now.....and lightening some of God's load.

I would like to think that I could lift my hand towards heaven and Phred could touch it.

Rest now Phred, I am so sorry that you were so sick your last days.

You will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace, dear sir. You will be missed, but forever part of the Pet Talk family.

Godspeed Phred.

You can now work from above as God's right hand man, you will be missed dearly.

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It doesn't seem possible for Phred to be gone. How could a heart that big not go on beating forever?

Peace to you, Phred, on your journey. You will be so deeply missed.

Big time LES going on up here. I have not responded to any of the threads but Phred has always been in my prayers. I will miss the prayers from the Prayer Pups, although I'm sure Cinder and Smoke will keep the tradition going.

This is as tragic as our loss of Jonza. I guess the two of them are writing novels now......

RIP Phred. We are all better off for having known you. I hope you had your seat belt done up while flying that silver cloud express. You are missed and very much loved. :love::love::love:

Oh my god, this is so sad. Rest Easy, Phred. You were such an amazing, honorable person. :love: I am shocked. We know now that, he is happy though, up there with our PT dogs and cat angels.

This is such sad news. We will miss you, PHred.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...l=eng&gi=Phred

Just go to the search and the group's name is Phred.

I'm just so sad to be reading this. He was such a wonderful man, helping everyone in any way he could.

Rest in peace, Phred. I hope that God came down on that silver cloud to get you.

Phred,

I sent you a note a few days ago and hoped you would have had a chance to have read it.:(

You sir, were a man amongst men and our personal conduit to the Prayer Pups Line. Rest easy now and I know your next job will still be the "operator" of the PPL....on the Rainbow Bridge side.:)

Thanks for all the kindness and talent you put forth on Pet Talk.

You will be missed.:(

Like Robin, I'm numb with sadness and the words are hard to type.:(:(:( In so many ways he was the soul of Pet Talk; the first one to jump in when someone's beloved furkid was ill, when someone, a complete stranger, was in need of a kind word, some support. Where would we have been without his direct line to the "big guy" upstairs? It was just a couple of months ago he took the lead, rallying to raise funds for Johnny Walker. The countless happy times, the funny times, the cherished memories of Phred and the furkids are just overwhelming me right now. and it's hard to believe he's actually gone; I, we all were hoping for a Christmas mircle. Like Gini, I'm so sad his last days on earth were so difficult for him, but now he's free of pain, and with his beloved Boots and Bowser once more. Remember when we all helped to name Cinder? I can't imagine Pet Talk without him; he and the furkids left indelible pawprints on all of our hearts, and he will be so dearly missed.:( As he used to say, God must have been in need of a very special angel to have taken him from us. We love you Phred, and we will never forget you.

LES :(:(:( I really hoped to hear of a reunion of Phred & his pups.:(

Godspeed John. Thank you for your kindness.

Good-bye old friend.

Dearest Phred,
There are no words to describe the incredible loss I am feeling at your sudden passing. I never "met" you but I did "know" you ..... you were truly an amazing man. I know you did lots of things behind the scenes, and everyone who benefited from your kindness will surely be grieving your passing today.

I am sure Bowser was eagerly waiting at the gate, with his tail wagging in that circle - the way it always did.

The Fur-Pups will miss you terribly, but luckily they are going to another Doggie Mad house for awhile, so that should make the heart ache a little less.

God Speed Phred. You were one in a million
Michelle :(

My dearest Phred,

I am shocked and speechless.:eek::eek: I always expected you to sit up and tell the hospital staff you wanted to get the hell outta there, you had pets to feed and fires to fight.

We've had our differences over the years. But I've always admired your tenacity and wit, as well as your passion for the pets. All other things left unsaid, you were a true friend.

We will all meet up again, each and every PTer here...

One Fine Day:love::love:

Oh no, I'm in shock I honestly don't know what to say. :( Phred was such a great guy, Pet Talk will never be the same without him. He's been there for so many people on this board. If anyone needed anything, you could always count on him to be there; he even helped me with my wedding plans. He was typical Phred, kept bugging me to do stuff when I was slacking, I wasn't good at wedding planning - he kept me in line. ;) It touched me because I knew he genuinely was happy for me and cared how it all went. I've been telling Corby I wanted to go to Ohio next memorial day and honestly a big reason was to see him again since his health wasn't the best. :( Big time LES here. Good-bye Phred. :(

OH PHRED!! :( I will really miss your huge hugs and kisses on the cheek. You were such a special man and I am so happy that I got to know you. You will be greatly missed good sir :( :love:

I was never fortunate enough to know Phred, but I can tell from his postings over the years, that he was a fine and caring and compassionate man. Rest in peace Phred, and know that you will be missed by all of your friends, both near and far.

.....he raised my spirits many times .....i am just so very sorry.......

Rest in Peace Phred. Pet Talk will never be the same without you. :(

I am truly most eeply sorry to hear this. He was a most beloved member here

I'm not sure there was a more compassionate and selfless person on this board. Please give Sara and Sophie and Bowser a kiss for me. We miss you deeply, buddy.

Like Sandra, I was just thinking of how Phred took the lead and helped us to help Jonny Walker. And the pup prayer he sent out is what I'm sure, helped Bean find his way home last Spring. RIP Phred...you were a great, kind, funny man.

This is such sad, sad news. :(

RIP Phred, you were truly loved by many.

This is such a shock. Phred was always ... I don't know "bigger than life" from his messages.

Many prayers have been said and they will be continued.

I just realized/remembered that it was about this time 8 years ago that Phred's mom, Alice, passed away. (She passed 12/19/02.) I can't find the post but I remember her favorite song being, "His Eye is on the Sparrow."

Edit: Found it.
GranMom is wiffa Angels now...

Can you imagine the reunion? :):(

I really didn't know him like many of you did, but I enjoyed reading his posts because he had such a wonderful sense of humor. It touches my heart that he touched the hearts of so many of you. Yes, he is being given a million kisses right now from his beloved Rainbow Bridge pets. Rest in peace....

RIP Phred. You will be missed. I'll always remember you. :(

I just had a thought that warms my heart.
Can you just IMAGINE the Rainbow Bridge right now? All PET TALK pets and many many others I'm sure rushed him when he arrived.