mychip1 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I am posting this on behalf of our friends, Deb and Al. Just over a month ago, I posted about the loss of their seven year old hound, Allie. It was very unexpected. Sadly, today, I received news that their boy Bert (who just turned 13 last month) left for the bridge. I distincly remember meeting Bert at a greyhound reunion in 2008. He was one of those hounds who had a face that spoke to all who looked at him. People gravitated towards Bert. Deb and Al brought Bert into their lives after he had bounced. He was a senior hound - and what always amazed me was that the more time that he spent with Deb and Al, the younger and healthier he looked. We are all grateful to them for sharing their wonderful boy with us. Bert was so special locally, that he was crowned the first annual "king" at the reunion here in Rhode Island. This first picture is of Bert dressed for a costume class as Mr. Spock. That is my boy Jack with him. I know Jack was waiting at the Bridge today to meet Bert. Here is Bert (with the crown on) with EZ and Jack at the Columbus Day parade. As the "king" he led the greyhound group for the march... Here is Bert with his sister Allie and his parents... And finally, this picture, sadly, I posted in Allie's rememberence thread just a few weeks back...but it says all you need to know about Bert and how good he made everyone in his life feel. Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Sounds like Bert was a very special guy. Run free Bert. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Together again, best buds, both so beautiful. Thank you for posting this, R, my sympathies to Bert's family and all of his friends. Godspeed Bert, you were a greyt dog. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BertnLil Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirocco_Nikki Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Obviously handsome and well-loved. Deepest sympathy to Bert's family. Quote Drake - Fortified Power x Cajun Oriel Janney - Ronco x Sol Happy Waiting at the bridge: Sirocco - (Reko Sirocco) - Trojan Episode x Reko Princess; Nikki - (MPS Sharai) - Devilish Episode x MPS Daisy Queen;Yukon - (Yak Back) - Epic Prince x Barts Cinnamon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I am sorry for your friends, Deb and Al, and you too Robin. I remember your post of the passing of Allie suddenly and now Bert has left to join her. I am sure they are grieving so please let them know we all grieve along with them. Bert looks like a real special boy. Run free Bert, run free and go find Allie... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I am so sorry to read this. Godspeed Bert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Please send my condolences - Bert must have been a sweet, loving hound and I'm sure he'll be sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 My condolences to all those who loved that sweet soul. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I think I may have missed Allie's thread, and I'm sorry for that. It's so sad to lose pups so close together - I know everyone must be heartbroken. I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 please pass along our condolences that's too many in a such a short time Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Please give out condolences to your friends. Bert was obviously well loved and a wonderful hound. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Robin, please let Al and Deb know that we are so very sorry. I simply cannot imagine the depth of their loss. What a handsome boy. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhounds2 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 My condolences to Bert's parents and to you, too, for you obviously loved him very much. He was a very lucky fellow to find such a great forever home and so many loving friends. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm so sorry Bert followed Allie so soon. My sympathy to all who loved them both. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm so sorry for your friends' losses. How terribly sad to lose a pup, but to lose 2 so close together...so painful Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm so sorry for your friends' (and your) loss. A special boy indeed. Run with the wind, Bert. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Please tell your friends Al & Deb I am sorry that Bert had to leave especially so close to Allie Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) I'm so sorry for your friends, Bert really sounds like a special dog who touched everyone. ETA, I love the Spock get up! Edited March 11, 2012 by seeh2o Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 RIP sweetpea..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemma Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm so sorry. What a special boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 We lost our first two greys very close together. It is a huge hole to fill in your heart. I am so sorry for your friends' losses. Bert looked like a sweet boy. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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