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Location: Phoenix AZ | Just wanted to pass along that Moody's dog Charlie had to be put to sleep yesterday. I know what some of you thinking. It's a dog. And there are close friends here on this board fighting nasty diseases, young soldiers losing their lives in war, etc. But as far as I'm concerned, something that effects one of our members, effects all 5000 of us. So there you go. Here's the email I sent Paul ...
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Hey Paul,
Sorry to hear about Charlie. That's pretty sad, and the fact that you knew it would come someday does not make it any easier. I met Charlie three times and I can tell you this, if you ever wanted to bang out a big old open E chord by thumping a tail against a guitars soundboard, nobody could do it better than Charlie. He's probably the only dog in heaven that knows every verse of "Gentle On My Mind"
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Location: south east Michigan | Sorry about Charlie, Paul.
It's a tough thing to have to do. |
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Location: boulder | family is family. |
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Location: Vermont USA | Sorry Paul
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by fugot:
family is family. Well put...well said :( |
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Location: Flushing, MI | family is family.
So true...
So sorry to hear the news Moody.
R.I.P. Charlie. |
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Location: NJ | After losing a large Golden Retriever (very similar to Charlie) - first from divorce, and then liver disease, I can relate.
Charlie & I spent a lot of time together when I stayed at the Moody's last Feb. He was definitely a close member of the family.
My condolences to the family & RestInPeace, Charlie . . . |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | One of the very hardest things I have EVER done was to make the decision- then to put down my dog Echo. 6 years later it still chokes me up.
Paul,
I know how hard it is to loose a friend who camps-out by your workdesk to keep you company. My condolences. |
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Location: Tennessee | It's tough losing your best friend. I'm very sorry for your loss Paul. Even though I only met Charlie a few times, I could tell he was one of those truly great dogs. When I last saw Charlie a few weeks ago, I would not have guessed his time was short. My heart also goes out to Jerrie and especially the kids for whom Charlie was always a part of their lives. |
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Location: Munich, Germany | Don't know Moody nor Charlie in private.
But I had to put my seven year old Labrador Retriever last December to sleep because of bone cancer, so I know what that means. You are losing a family member, that is always happy to see you, even if you are in a bad mood, that is always on your side, wether you are right or wrong and that always cheers you up. Hard to lose a friend like this.
Moody, I am sorry to hear and I feel with you!
Best regards,
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Location: SoCal | Paul,
Cindy and I are so sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. Our hearts go out to you, Jerrie, and the kids.
Rest In Peace, Charlie. |
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Location: ranson,wva | im verry sorry to learn of your loos paul,is sad to lose a friend and part of the family,last winter i had to put down my 17yr old beagle dog wally, he got hit by a car and he was paralized. its a sad time. rest in peace charlie..jason |
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| Yep got tears welling up for a great friend I had that died last year.
That's my third and my last. I won't do it anymore.
Sorry for your loss my friend.
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Location: Upper Left USA | It's a tough loss for you and your family Paul. Sorry to hear it.
According to Dave's post it sounds like he was trying to teach you that fourth chord. Its funny how many dogs fit in but some exceptional ones really become part of the family. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by MWoody:
it sounds like he was trying to teach you that fourth chord. Poor Teacher?
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Hopeless Student? |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by MWoody:
Its funny how many dogs fit in but some exceptional ones really become part of the family. Well said.
Moody sorry to hear of the loss of your "Friend". |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Paul - I had a Charlie once - sorry to hear about his passing.
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Location: SoCal | Paul,
Very sorry to hear the news... |
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Location: Midland, MI | Man, that's rough. When Sherman W. Peabody, our JRT, left we were both (the missus and I) pretty bummed for a time. Someone in the neighborhood has one with similar marking, and they occasionally take him to play in the field behind our house...sad. Sorry to hear about your loss, Paul. |
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Location: Scotland | Hey, Charlie had a roommate, so he's lost his best pal too. Paul, I hope Sage isn't taking it too bad. |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | Sorry to hear about Your loss ,sounds informal ,I
know.....but I do understand That You Will Never Forget Him I can n`t forget my Doggie either ( yes, that was his name ) stay Strong !! :)
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Sorry, it's a tough deal. |
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Location: NW NJ | Originally posted by Paul Templeman:
Hey, Charlie had a roommate, so he's lost his best pal too. Well said, master Templeman ...
Moody, my heart hurts for you. I had to put down my first dog (of 16 years) 10 years ago. Hardest decision I've ever had to make. Have another dog now who is even sweeter than the first one. She's starting to get old too - gotta go give her a hug ... |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | Sorry to hear about the loss. All of us with indoor family pets can relate. They are both family and friends, and perhaps more forgiving than either. We grieve when they pass. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Paul,
My deepest sympathies.Pearl's dog died just before we got married. Her dog was originally the reason we moved into the condo. They allow pets. Hope everyone in your family is okay. |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | Over the years, our family has grieved for hamsters, birds, cats, ponies, horses and dogs; and the dogs have always hit me the hardest. I'm sorry, Moody; I don't have a dog right now, or I'd go hug mine, too. (Maybe Robbie will let me borrow Fuzz.....)
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Sorry for your loss Paul, been there, hurt from that.
Now you'll have to chase the mailman yourself. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Been there as well, Paul. Gave ours a rest after 15 years. It's still tough when the pictures come out. I'm very sorry for your loss. RIP, Charlie. |
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Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma | Know what you're going through.... It's one of the hardest thing I've ever done and one of the things I dread most about the future...
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Location: Houston, Texas | My condolences Paul. It's never an easy thing to have to do. I think everyone's probably had to go through the same thing at one time or another. But the special ones are as tough as losing a family member. My toughest was a very special thoroughbred I raised from a yearling.
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Location: Central Florida | Hey Paul,
So sorry to hear this, buddy. My heart is heavy for you and your family. I, too, had a Charlie once. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | I remember when my first dog died ... when I was 10. I knew that dog my whole life. I felt so sad. Then I remember when my second dog died, a golden retriever. She had a nice personality. I felt sad. Then I remember when my third dog died, a labrador retriever. Oh boy. It's like losing a best friend. Now I live in a place where having a dog is difficult. I sure do miss it. |
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Location: SoCal | Guys, thanks very much for all the great messages. Charlie was very much a part of our family and cancer took him way too soon. He will be missed.
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Location: Vermont USA | Wow Paul it's amazing how you and the dog look a like. But I think Charlie had the edge. Still sorry you lost a friend. But you still have Cliff :( |
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Location: SoCal | Yeah, but grooming Clifford is a pain in the ass.... |
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Location: SoCal | ... and don't even get me started on expressing his anal glands.... |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Doggone Paul.
I did not need that image in my brain thankyouverymuch! |
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Loss of a friend