Memory Thread for Phred.

[wolflady]

...While I was out in California he called while we were on the way to Gini's BBQ and told me he had some friends coming to see us, and I squealed "ARE THEY FIREMEN? Then when they got there I called him to tell him they were there and as soon as he said "HEROW?" I yelled into the phone "CAN I KEEP THEM?" He just laughed and laughed.
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Good times, Staci! I remember what a hit those firemen were and how we all passed Phred around on the phone! LOL That's also the first time I ever had my toenails done. Kelly took me for a pedi so we showed up to that BBQ with nice toenails! LOL

[k9krazee]

I'm pretty sure the story of Bowser was my first exposure to forums and the first thing I read on PT. I then started stalking this mysterious man who talked funny and spent a few days going through all of his posts.

He added Rich as a friend on facebook and I told him the same thing that Amy told Corby, that he was my "other dad" wanting to keep tabs on him. And that he did! haha

I am really upset I didn't go to Findlay last Memorial Day. He kept insisting that I go, and would send me messages asking if I'd changed my mind. I should have went, Rich could have moved in to his apartment a day later.

He always insisted that I went to the meetings, and I'm very thankful for that. I'm glad I got the chance to meet and hang out with him. He called me 'The Blonde Kid' or 'Blondie' and was always encouraging and helpful no matter what I was going through.

He really was a sweet man and put others before himself. I can't wait for Phred's Memorial Memorial Day Gathering. I only wish he could be there too

I'm attempting to study for finals, but I'm enjoying reading this.

[RICHARD]

I'll miss Phred checking up on us when Cah Lee Fuh Nee Ah catches on fiur....

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[Catty1]

I messaged Phred on FB and hoped he was feeling better. This is the last message/post I ever read from him:

I've felt a lot better.
Headed back to the hospital Friday ... probably to start dialysis.
Happie "new" KatKid!

That was November 4 at 11:06 am.

I wasn't sure he knew about Zoe, and am glad to read he did. I had sent him a Christmas card last week with the pics in it, but I doubt it got there in time.

He was solid, down to earth...and totally irreplaceable.

{{{hugz}}} to Phred...I hope he gets them.

[Grace]

My first visit to Findlay was a couple of years ago. We were early, just Phred and the dogs were there. I walked up to him and said my name was Grace. He immediately wrapped me in a bear hug.

Of course, I had read his tales of rescue - Bowser is my favorite.

He was one of a kind - that's for sure.

[Cincy'sMom]

Phred was always thinking of the small details you or others would never consider. When my brother passed, by the time we got to the funeral home to make arrangements, he had already contacted them to make sure they would take care of arranging to have his apartment pre-cleaned before we went down. He called me in Toledo and suggested I contact the local PD to drive by and keep an eye on the house for fear of people reading obits and using it as opportunity to break in. (Probably called the PD himself!)

And during the visitation and funeral, he came to pay his respects, but mostly came to watch the dogs so we wouldn’t have to worry about them. Of course at the time, my sister was just moving home from Texas and had her 3, which I’m not sure if he had met (maybe once?) and my mom had Pippi as a new addition who was not used to strangers and especially men. But brave man he was, walked into an empty house full of 9 dogs, handing out treats and making friends. His description of Dakota (the Great Dane!) barking as she chomped her biscuits and Pippi eventually doing a flying leap into his lap to dig in his shirt pocket for more treats were priceless.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I remember what a hit those firemen were and how we all passed Phred around on the phone! LOL

Yes, I have very fond memories of that day too. This was the only time that I talked to him on the phone. I also read his stories about his cat Boots and also the Bowzer story. There will never be another Phred but his memories will last forever.

[anna_66]

I have so many memories of Phred and our times at the park. I'll share some of those when I have more time, but this is one of my most special memories of him...when he posted in Angus's memorial thread on his birthday.



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Smoke! Da Prayer Line is !
Well, ANSWER IT - mite be God needin sumpin...

"Hellowwww...??"
Oh, HI, GranMom! How'z ya doin??
Good ta hear frum ya!! ...

Why SURE, put him on... we'll type it rite out and
get it onna line...
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HI, Mom an Dad ~ It's da BIG Kid - Angus...

Callin ta say "Howdee", an that I sure do
MISS you guyz, an Roxey an Huney, too!

But dont be sheddin no tearz - I'z *FINE* now!!
Allua Achez & Painz are gone;
an I finally figgured out theze krazy Angel Wingz!

Oh, affore I fuget - sister Keisha sendz Her Love!
She met me atta Bridge when I stepped offa Silvur Klouwd Express -
an we've been pallin around eber since!

THANKS fur all da Birfday Wishez!
An da Memory Kandil - I spotted dat *Glowin* inna Howze window
when I woke up dis mornin!

Phunnie Thing - da GranMomz are cookin up a HUGE Birfday Kake fur
my D-Day Partee tonite.. and GOD kame ober ta *taste* da icin...
HE sed ~ LOOKIT ALL doze Kandilz!!

Now HE's got allua *Spotty Fiur Dawgs* "standin by" -
so's we don't burn da Bridge down when we Lite Em UP tonite!
*LOOK UP* inna Sky tonite - jest aftur dark -
You'll see da *GLOW*!

Tell Rokey an Huney it'z "OK" ta play wiff my Big Red Ball -
I tink I'z gettin a New Wun ta play wiff up here az a Birfday Gift!

So DAT'z where my Blue Wun is...

NUTZ! Furgot ta pack it! Alluz *liked* dat wun!
Da Gurlz up here all say I look inna Band anna Bamdanna -
so I keep wearin em!

Hey DAD!
I'z a lil *wurried* bout You!
We alluz knew I couldn't hang around furr-ebber down there ~
Us FurKids come up here a lil urlee so'z we can learn all about Heavin -
then WE can guide You an Mom around when you guyz come Up -
wuldint *DO* to have ya Up Here feelin Lonelee.

I'll be here at da Bridge (wiff Keisha at my side) ta *meet* ya
whenever you're ready...
So Pleeze don't be Sheddin No Ttears ...
Jest 'member allua Wunnerful Tymes we shared!!
There sure were a LOTTA Phunn Tymes, weren't there, Dad!!

THANKS Agin fur da Lovely Birfday Wishez, Mom an Dad!!
Sendin you BOTH a Big Angus {{{HUG}}} anna SchluRRpie KISS!
Anna *Brudderly KISS* fur Roxey an Huney, too!!

/s/ da BIG Kid, Angus
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Cinder here ~ We gotz it ALL Down, Angus!
Bee onna PT Wire inna minnit!

An affore we sine off ~~

HAPPIE Birfday,
Big Guy!!
WE miss ya too, Angus!

*Forwarded* By: the Prayer Pups

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He sure did have a way with words

[Taz_Zoee]

As I said before I never really "interacted" with Phred. But I looked back on Taz's memorial thread and of course there was Phred's post #10. It brought tears to my eyes all over again. Just as the previous post for Angus did too.
I'm sure I'll spend some more time searching Phred's posts. It helps me feel like he's not really gone.

[Freckles]

Same here. Only chatted with Phred a few times by email, but he kept track of all the pets and remembered Freckles when she passed in 2007. I'll never forget him.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I only wish I had gotten the chance to meet this dear sweet man in person... Phred was an absolutely WONDERFUL man, indeed an angel....

He never hesitated to help out a PT'er, or anyone for that matter- in need. Always sending out prayers, helping with finances when any one of our beloved furkids were sick and needed expensive medical procedures, and always the one to make us laugh! He had the best stories. His posts were always so entertaining, I loved the way he typed, it was so cute!

RIP Phred, we all love you and miss you!

[zippy-kat]

I've been slow to respond, in part because of grief, in part because every little interaction seems to hold significance, now. The last time I talked to him, we were on the phone for 3-4 hours (I kid thee not), recalling old times, old pets, and just everything in general. Specifically, I remember him telling me about how, when he was younger, he hauled one of "his" (actually, it was his then-spouse's) horses to a show. Poor ol' Phred and the horse didn't get along worth a flip to begin with and wracked up quite the adventure (to the tune of the horse-trailer door coming open on the interstate). Everything ended well and oh, how he laughed (something I'm sure he wasn't doing at the time)!

We had to have our oldest boxer, Sara, put to sleep the Friday before Phred passed. The only thing I could say then was, "What a GOOD dog." The only thing I can think of to say now -about our Phred- is, "What a GOOD man." For every good thing he did "public," there were a million-and-one done in private.

We will miss our Phred.

[Alysser]

I will admit I never really "interacted" with Phred either, in the few times I did though, he was so nice. I remember posting a thread about Mikey loving a dog that was up for adoption and he asked me why this wasn't an introduction thread then He is obviously very missed. I will also say the first post I ever read was his "Bowser Adoption" post, that is a true testament to his love for animals and the people of this forum.

[trayi52]

Oh my God, I also was not aware that Phred had passed away! I knew he was sick and in the hospital, but did not know he was that sick.

He was such a dear man. He always sent me a Christmas card every year. I am so sorry to see him go. I don't think there was ever a kinder person than Phred. I will miss all his threds and him too. I have such a knot in my throat right now, that is something I don't do is cry, but I think I am going to cry this day.

Willie

[MonicanHonda]

I remember showing up to all the memorial and labor day parties and he was always the one out there cooking, helping set up. He was always one of the first there. And it amazed me how close he was to every single person there. It amazed me that such great friendships were made over animals. I loved, and do love, every minute of it.