Curmudgeonly & Skeptical presents Boned Jello: I've lost a friend

Thursday, November 05, 2009

I've lost a friend

Reagan the Wonder Dog

December 6, 1997 - November 4, 2009

Friend, companion, and deeply loved.

(Bumped from 11/4/09)

Rodger the Real King of France 11/05/2009 05:19:00 AM 63 Comments

"If the number of Islamic terror attacks continues at the current rate, candlelight vigils will soon be the number-one cause of global warming. "
Argus Hamilton

63 comments:

LindaSoG said...: Oh Rodger. I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. I wish I were there so I could hug you.; 11/4/09, 9:24 PM
Anonymous said...: I am so sorry to hear that Rodge.

THor~
III; 11/4/09, 9:47 PM
pdwalker said...: Ouch.

Sorry about Reagan.; 11/4/09, 9:59 PM
Anonymous said...: Good dogs are good friends. There are none better. May you find comfort in the memories of your fine friend.
-1911Man; 11/4/09, 10:00 PM
JohnO said...: My condolences. It's a hard thing to go through.; 11/4/09, 10:07 PM
Anonymous said...: RIP, Reagan. Condolences.; 11/4/09, 10:14 PM
Anonymous said...: So sorry for you Rog-lost 2 this year myself-the love she gave you will live on
MM; 11/4/09, 10:17 PM
MiketheRadioMan said...: Sorry to hear about Reagan, Rog. My condolences to you and MoSup.; 11/4/09, 10:38 PM
MoFiZiX Gr4FiX said...: That sucks, Rodge :(
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Reagan, the official Barn Army attack dog will me sorely missed.
Also, give my condolences to Mo-Sup.; 11/4/09, 10:41 PM
Anonymous said...: Been there Buddy , sure hurts . You were Blessed to have had a crabbin dog in your life ! : ( smibsid; 11/4/09, 10:44 PM
Anonymous said...: I'm sorry for the loss of Reagan...
It sure does hurt...; 11/4/09, 10:55 PM
Randy Rager said...: No matter how old a dog lives, it's never long enough.; 11/4/09, 10:57 PM
Anonymous said...: That's terrible, Rodger. What do you say to a guy who just lost his best friend? I wish that LindaSoG was there so she could hug you.
GrinfilledCelt; 11/4/09, 11:02 PM
Anonymous said...: Sorry, Rodger. Really.; 11/4/09, 11:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Hey, Roger:

Sorry to hear about your loss. Very hard to lose a pet! You are in my thoughts.; 11/4/09, 11:41 PM
Anonymous said...: My sympathies to Mother Superior and Roger The Real King of France,
we are sorry for your loss.

jr III; 11/4/09, 11:52 PM
Anonymous said...: Reagan is chasing butterflys in Elysian fields.

Casca; 11/4/09, 11:59 PM
Guy S said...: So sorry to hear of your loss. May his tail wagging memories help to ease the pain. RIP Reagan.; 11/5/09, 12:01 AM
rickn8or said...: Condolences on your loss, Roger and MoSup.; 11/5/09, 12:06 AM
Anonymous said...: sorry for your loss Rodger - I know it hurts; 11/5/09, 12:10 AM
Jodi said...: Oh, my heart just dropped when I read this post. A good thing I'm not there in person all my crying would just make you more sad. All I can say is as much as I miss Reese I'm so glad she was in my life. I know you will feel the same about Reagan.; 11/5/09, 12:22 AM
B....... said...: May God's grace and strength be with you.; 11/5/09, 12:26 AM
Anonymous said...: We salute the passing of a Great American.; 11/5/09, 1:25 AM
Anonymous said...: Aw shoot, Rodger. Seems like I just saw a pic you posted of the best crabber on the Bay getting lunch for you. I'm so sorry you lost a good friend.
Lt. Col. Gen. Tailgunner dick; 11/5/09, 2:13 AM
Cowboy Blob said...: Peace be unto you, Rodge, and all who loved your friend.; 11/5/09, 2:21 AM
Josh Fahrni-Barn Army Dog Catcher said...: I'm really sorry about the loss, Rodge. Reagan sounded like an awesome dog. I know it has to tearing you up. No words can really change the way it feels, but my prayers are with you, boss.; 11/5/09, 2:43 AM
cocked and loaded said...: Sorry to hear about Reagan Rodg,
Always tough when a beloved pet
passes.; 11/5/09, 3:31 AM
Anonymous said...: I am so sorry Rodger, I know how much these little things just wrap themselves around your heart. My sincere condolences,

Bolivar; 11/5/09, 4:08 AM
James Hooker - Nipple Whisperer said...: Rodger
I got three here around my feet. I dread the day - that´s already happened dozens of times - oh, well. I do know that when I open Drudge, I often question the wisdom of God to allow pets a handful of years, and to keep SOME creatures around for 90-100 years. Maybe pets are lucky that way. I dunno.; 11/5/09, 4:51 AM
Rodger the Real King of France said...: Thanks, all of you. We pet owners learn the meaning of "sweet sorrow" soon enough, don't we?; 11/5/09, 6:35 AM
Anonymous said...: Peace to you and your family..

daniel; 11/5/09, 7:03 AM
Anonymous said...: I never cried over somebody else's dog before....; 11/5/09, 7:17 AM
David aka True Blue Sam said...: So Sorry, Rodger. My condolences to you and your family.; 11/5/09, 7:18 AM
BlogDog said...: My condolences to you and your family Doctor. I'm sorry never to have made the acquaintance of your beautiful crab-catching pooch.; 11/5/09, 7:21 AM
Anonymous said...: I sorry for your loss Rodger. We have a menagerie of dogs and cats and they are one of God's greatest gifts. Thanks for the recent video (with the deer) so we had a chance to sorta meet him.
Tim; 11/5/09, 7:54 AM
Chuck Martel said...: Sorry to hear about your dog.; 11/5/09, 7:56 AM
~merrily said...: Aw.
We loved Reagan because you did. Hugs to you and your family!; 11/5/09, 8:19 AM
Anonymous said...: Man that sucks.

Many say dogs/cats are replaceable and the best thing is to get another ASAP. I disagree. Pets have their own personalities and are irreplaceable. Losing them is like losing a family member.; 11/5/09, 8:21 AM
gregor said...: sorry, my friend. very sorry.; 11/5/09, 8:26 AM
Anonymous said...: So sorry. Hang in there through the void she leaves in your days.
Juice; 11/5/09, 8:33 AM
Joan of Argghh! said...: I'm so sorry, Rodger.

:(; 11/5/09, 8:52 AM
Mark Alger said...: God, it's hard, even when you see it coming. Maybe harder because of that. I can only say from experience -- as you probably can, too -- that the pain will diminish in time. Take care.

M; 11/5/09, 9:05 AM
SFAOV Sgsaur said...: Sorry to hear that. You gguys are in our prayers.; 11/5/09, 9:19 AM
Gayle Miller said...: From me and Sam the Wonder Cat - our most sincere condolences and prayers for your healing. We send you, as well, our love.; 11/5/09, 9:37 AM
MitchM said...: Oh Rodger, that is rough. Kitty and I will be praying for you (she's going through a rough patch now too. Just praying she makes it) we'll all meet up together in the end. It's the waiting that's the hard part.; 11/5/09, 10:17 AM
Anonymous said...: *hugs*

e~C; 11/5/09, 10:25 AM
Anonymous said...: I don't know what to say, so I'll just leave you this...

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...; 11/5/09, 10:55 AM
Kim said...: Rodge,

Heartfelt condolences. Words cannot help, but knowing that you have friends who love you, might.

Kim; 11/5/09, 11:14 AM
Rodger the Real King of France said...: Very much so. Thanks.; 11/5/09, 11:49 AM
Anonymous said...: Condolences, Rog...

- the friendly grizzly; 11/5/09, 1:24 PM
Anonymous said...: The Power Of The Dog

by Rudyard Kipling

There is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

Buy a pup and your money will buy
Love unflinching that cannot lie--
Perfect passion and worship fed
By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
Nevertheless it is hardly fair
To risk your heart for a dog to tear.

When the fourteen years which Nature permits
Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,
And the vet's unspoken prescription runs
To lethal chambers or loaded guns,
Then you will find--it's your own affair--
But...you've given your heart for a dog to tear.

When the body that lived at your single will,
With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!);
When the spirit that answered your every mood
Is gone--wherever it goes--for good,
You will discover how much you care,
And will give your heart for the dog to tear.

We've sorrow enough in the natural way,
When it comes to burying Christian clay.
Our loves are not given, but only lent,
At compound interest of cent per cent.
Though it is not always the case, I believe,
That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve:
For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,
A short-time loan is as bad as a long--
So why in Heaven (before we are there)
Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?; 11/5/09, 4:00 PM
molonlabe28 said...: I am really sorry to hear about this, Rodge.

I still miss my former best fried (chihuahua named Jimmy Buffett) everyday.

Take care.; 11/5/09, 5:44 PM
Anonymous said...: What everyone else has said, I'll keep you and yours in my prayers.

JP; 11/5/09, 6:22 PM
Anonymous said...: Roger & MoSup;
I hope the beautiful memories of your life with Reagan will help to somewhat ease the pain as days go by. I still grieve for our cat of almost twenty years and it's already been two years since he passed. I wish every little dog the same kind of loving and caring life that you gave Reagan.....it would be a better world.

Ad rem.....; 11/5/09, 6:24 PM
Anonymous said...: My heart goes out to you and MoSup. I read everyday but rarely comment man.

Dogs are proof that God loves us, and cats are proof that we are not near as important as we think we are.

Sleep well Reagan the Wonder Dog, enjoy your rest.

Steve W. from KY; 11/5/09, 6:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Dang dogs make you love them, then they go so soon.
Our heart felt condolences to you & the Mother Superior.
RAK & Mrs. RAK; 11/5/09, 7:10 PM
Jinglebob said...: Very sorry to hear this.; 11/5/09, 9:18 PM
Laughing Wolf said...: I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm glad Reagan was part of your life, and know that the loss will leave a hole. Thoughts go out.; 11/6/09, 6:18 AM
Rodger the Real King of France said...: I spent almost all yesterday catching up on lost sleep, or maybe I was just pulling covers over my head. I'd bounce back here from time to time, and get my spirit lifted. Thanks for that, all of you. What woke me up this morning? I heard Reagan bark. Really.; 11/6/09, 9:18 AM
Steven said...: I am so very sorry about your loss. My friend Wussel the Cat died in my arms this year, with the help of a vet, and I balled like a baby.; 11/6/09, 2:44 PM
Anonymous said...: HI, I'm smibsid's daughter and i heard about your doggy:( I was sad too when we lost our dog i hurts. Just wanted to let you know i'll be thinking about you :) smidsid's daughter; 11/6/09, 4:59 PM
Chris in NC said...: Sorry friend. I'll be thinking of you.

Prayers.; 11/6/09, 7:32 PM
Ride Fast said...: Damn. My condolences. I hope all of Reagan's people are OK. Damn.; 11/6/09, 9:30 PM

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