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

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I'm all awash in tears right now too. I'm so glad Cinder and Smoke will be with you in time for Christmas. I'm sure Phred pops in to chat with them from time to time. I will be keeping you all in my prayers as you adjust to being a new family together.

[trisha0503]

A lot of people don’t know me. Though I haven’t been posting, I’ve been reading all the postings and is up to date with what’s happening with Pet Talk.

When I read about Phred’s sickness, I shed tears.. He’s a pillar of Pet Talk.. He has helped so many people and often so amazed with his kindness… I can’t imagine this community without him…

When I learned about his passing, gosh, I cried so much… Like losing my own family… I can’t seem to understand how can I be so affected by someone I haven’t even met.. He probably doesn’t even know me… And somehow, I heard a whisper in my ear… You don’t need a name to be affected by people’s kindness and compassion.. The outpouring love from everyone in this community is so overwhelming… I am so proud to be a part of this community…

Dear Phred,

I know you are looking down at us and giving each and everyone a big hug… You are probably busy distributing biskits, catnip, treats to all the furry friends in the Rainbow Bridge…

I want to dedicate this song to all of us in earth who are left behind… This is one of my favorite song from Nathalie Grant - HELD.. We all need to be held.. This world is surrounded by sufferings and pain, and remembering your memories somehow provides us with comfort knowing love and kindness exists …

I also want to dedicate this song to Diana and Carl for losing their son Rob… Though years may have passed, I know the pain of losing a child doesn’t disappear..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-hJ87ApWtw

We love you Phred…. And we’ll miss you….

Love,
Rosebel

[ramanth]

If the weather holds out, I'd like to make the trek down for the funeral as well.

[moosmom]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It's a relief to know that Cinder and Smoke are in wonderful, loving hands. My only wish is that I could make it to the service. But unfortunately, I live over 600 miles away, and my car isn't the best (105,000 mi).

My next "Take A Chance on Me" column will be dedicated to John. I'll let you guys know when it runs. It's the least I can do. It's a way for me to show what a wonderful, kind man he was.

[Cincy'sMom]

I know there have been a few questions about paypal. As far as I know, my mom does not have an account but I do. If anyone is interested in this option I can collect money and write a check or give cash to my parents.

[ramanth]

Thanks Amy. Can you PM your Paypal addy?

[Bibette & Lulu]

Hi, Cinder Dog. I’m your cousin, Bibette, from Maine. My Mom1 is Phred’s l’il Sis. She was real sad last week when she heard about your Daddy. Me and Lulu (my adopted older sis - Mom1 and Mom2 found us at the shelter here in L’wiston and brought us home together - but that’s a story for ‘nuther time), anyway - we were real concerned when we heard Mom1 crying. Lulu said we should tell you, Smokey Dog and Heidi how real sorry we are for your losing your Daddy. Mom1 has told us about you, although she doesn’t know a whole lot about Heidi. Mom1 came to visit you all a few years ago, while old Bowser was still kicking around. And you and Smokey were real special to their Mom who loved your visits to her home at Frenship Village. We’re new to the Mom1/Mom2 home - our forecat - Geraldine - had crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in ‘08 and they really missed having furry feet under foot - so they brought us home. (There I go again, getting into that story…). We know Unka Phred was a pretty special person, ‘ticularly cuz of his love for furry paws. We were sorry not to have had a chance to get a few skritches of our own. Mom1 has some real special memries of how he’d do his big brother thing and look out for her!!! We wish we could come with her for Unka Phred’s funeral - but I’m not very good with new things (should have seen me hiding under a bed for 3 days when Mom1 brought in the Chrismas tree our first winter!!!) and old Lulu’s health might kick up with the travel. So Mom1 will bring some pics. She’s glad that you have a new home with Unka Phred’s friend and that you will be able to stay there. Well, have to go. Got some new toy that Mom1 brought home to check out. Luv ya {{{hugs}}} and skritches - Bibette and Lulu (and Mom1).

[slick]

Yesterday I was sorting out my big box of "stocking stuffers" for the family. We don't exchange gifts, just little things. At the bottom of the box I came across 3 bright red collar/leash hangers I was going to sent to dear Phred. They are a "dog's backside" and quite phunny.

Diana: May I send them to you? Could you please PM me your address? You and Carl are wonderful for taking in the pups. Karma will come back to you tenfold.

I would also like to be included on anything you do for our dear Phred. A plague or anything else that requires a donation, I will be there. Whatever you guys decide, I'm right there with you.

Randi: I giggled when I read your post about Phred and John sitting around sharing stores. I can only imagine the laughs.....

RIP Phred. You are missed.

[shais_mom]

Hi, Cinder Dog. I’m your cousin, Bibette, from Maine. My Mom1 is Phred’s l’il Sis. She was real sad last week when she heard about your Daddy. Me and Lulu (my adopted older sis - Mom1 and Mom2 found us at the shelter here in L’wiston and brought us home together - but that’s a story for ‘nuther time), anyway - we were real concerned when we heard Mom1 crying. Lulu said we should tell you, Smokey Dog and Heidi how real sorry we are for your losing your Daddy. Mom1 has told us about you, although she doesn’t know a whole lot about Heidi. Mom1 came to visit you all a few years ago, while old Bowser was still kicking around. And you and Smokey were real special to their Mom who loved your visits to her home at Frenship Village. We’re new to the Mom1/Mom2 home - our forecat - Geraldine - had crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in ‘08 and they really missed having furry feet under foot - so they brought us home. (There I go again, getting into that story…). We know Unka Phred was a pretty special person, ‘ticularly cuz of his love for furry paws. We were sorry not to have had a chance to get a few skritches of our own. Mom1 has some real special memries of how he’d do his big brother thing and look out for her!!! We wish we could come with her for Unka Phred’s funeral - but I’m not very good with new things (should have seen me hiding under a bed for 3 days when Mom1 brought in the Chrismas tree our first winter!!!) and old Lulu’s health might kick up with the travel. So Mom1 will bring some pics. She’s glad that you have a new home with Unka Phred’s friend and that you will be able to stay there. Well, have to go. Got some new toy that Mom1 brought home to check out. Luv ya {{{hugs}}} and skritches - Bibette and Lulu (and Mom1).

welcome to PetTalk!
We sure miss Unka Phred! I hope to meet you next week!

[Karen]

http://www.lanefuneralhomes.com/_mgxroot/page_10806.php


Here is his obituary, online, with a nice background fire engine picture.

[Cincy'sMom]

Welcome to Pet Talk Bibette, Lulu and Mom1. Sorry it is under these circumstances, but we're glad you are getting a chance to see how special Unka Phred was to all of us and maybe we'll get a chance to hear more about you. Unfortuantely, I won't be able to make it to the funeral either, but we'll be thinking about everyone next week.

[robinh]

I went and signed the guestbook. Hard to find the right words to say.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I signed the guest book too. What a wonderful picture of Phred. Thank you Karen for posting the link.

This morning I was looking for something in my email addy book and ran across his addy. I cried as I deleted it.

[slick]

I signed.

[cyber-sibes]

Hello to Bibette, Lulu, and Mom 1. We are so sorry for your loss, the world has lost a gem of a man. We knew John/Phred from the Findlay picnics (we lived in Findlay for several years). We seem to share connections in other ways - my husband is from Campbell, (next to Poland OH), and I see you are living in Auburn ME-- that is where my grandparents were married and lived! I have a brother in Gray, and my SIL (now deceased) was from Lewiston and is buried there. What a small world! Unfortunately I will not be able to travel back for John's funeral, but will be with you all in spirit there. Phred was a remarkable force, I'm sure he's busy organizing something in Heaven! We shall miss him.

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Karen, thanks for posting the obit. I broke into tears again reading the comments before signing. Words seem so inadequete.