Charlie's Friends
Notes from Charlie's Friends.
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I'm so sorry to hear the news
about Charlie. It's never easy to loose these gentle bears.
I have a great book that might help you through
this. It is "The Legacy of Beezeer and Boomer, Lessons on
Living and Dying from My Canine Brothers".
A dog is not "almost human" and I
know of no greater insult to the canine race
than to describe it as such. ~John Holmes
Oh, how awful. My condolences. The big guy has been an important part of a lot of people’s lives. He’ll be missed. George Well, I’ve been putting off this response long enough. I’m sorry for your loss. Charlie was the sweetest dog I’ve known, with the possible exception of my Penny. He epitomized the phrase “gentle giant.” He leaves a big hole in your home, literally and figuratively. You and Kathy have my deepest condolences. George My heart goes out to you guys, lost my dog a while back, know how hard it is.
Best,
John
Damn. What a great dog--I know what he means to you. I am
so sorry.
Love to all three of you,
Carol
Bruce and Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Charlie. Love to you all. Tim
Bruce,
Sorry to hear
that Charlie is terminally ill. He has become a fixture to
the Jacksonville community. I know how attached you and
Kathy are to him. It is a reminder that we need to cherish
each day we have on this earth.
Scott
Dear Bruce and Kathy,
I am so very sorry to hear
this. Osteosarcoma is what my Jakob (Rottweiler) died
from and is, as I understand, a common disease in the
"giant" breeds.
Nothing prepares you for
this and my heart just aches for you. Our dogs are
family and I will be thinking of you and of Charlie.
He is and always will be one of a kind.
Please give him a hug for
me.
Penni
Bruce and Kathy, My heart goes out to all three of you. I understand how difficult it is to deal with the news as Charlie's mom and dad. If there is any thing, any thing at all, I can do to help please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me. I also recognize and respect the decision to not allow Charlie to be in pain, but the desire to keep him here as long as he can, without the pain. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jan
Bruce & Kathy:
Susan and I
are terribly sad to hear of this. Charlie has been a welcome
fixture in J'ville for ever. I know the personal pain from
when we were seeing the demise and end of our 14 year old,
Chloe, last year. Not easy! Our hearts are with you both.
You might stop by and see Joe S. His dog, Choya, has a
similar looking ailment...may have some insight of sorts for
you.
Stay
strong....
Robert & Susan
My heart aches for you both. I know how painful it is to see your loved pet not doing well and please please know that I will be praying for you both, thinking of you often and willing to do anything at all that would be helpful. Carmen
We are very sorry
Buddy. We love you all and know Charlie is
very much a part of your family. God Bless you
and please let us know if we can do anything.
Ken and Jennifer
Mayor
Charlie
So sorry to hear. You
and Charlie are in my prayers.
Kathryn Bruce
and Kathy,
Peace be with you all! He
will truly be missed, but always such fond memories.
So Sorry Bruce..... Our pets are really like our kids !!
Best Wishes !!
Mike & Karen
Bruce & Kathy, Thank you for letting us know about Charlie. We are so sorry to hear about his condition; it must be such a shock to you. He is surrounded by so much love and that is the best medicine for him. I suggest he gets anything he wants to eat! Our best to all of you. Craig & Shirley Bruce & Kathy, So sorry to hear about Charlie. Our wish for you is that, in your hearts, your love for him will overshadow the sadness. Craig & Shirley
Max said to tell you that he is really,
really sad that Charlie is in pain. I am in tears for
that giant mellow fellow. Our prayers are with you.
Ellee
Dear Charlie, I am
your friends and I have always looked up to you.
You have always been very kind to me. I don't want
you to be in pain, I will have my parents say a
prayer for you. I hope that you will be comfortable
in your last few days with us. Tell you parents
that I feel very bad to lose a friend. I will think
of you with kind thoughts.
JOEY R.
So sorry, he will be
missed.
Dennis & Mary Ann &
Joey
Charlie, I’m so sorry to hear about your illness. My kids and I have always thought of you as a celebrity of Jacksonville. Just seeing you around town walking with Bruce, makes us smile.
I wish you peace
and comfort in your days to come. Bruce and Kathy, I am so sorry that we will not see magnificent Charlie in Jacksonville. I am relieved however that he is no longer in pain. He will definitely be missed as our special mascot of Jacksonville.
Thanks so much for sending
the picture. You will be in my
thoughts. Hi
Bruce and Kathy, We had to put Benji down last night and it was very hard. Just brought his ashes home this afternoon. We miss the little guy. If we can help in any way please let us know. All
Best,
Hi Bruce and Kathy,
Thank you so much for
this beautiful letter and photo of Charlie. He was
such a special being and we will all miss him.
Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers
through this loss.
I am glad we were able
to see all of you the other night and spend some
time with Charlie. What a blessing it was to know
him; he certainly added joy to our lives.
Margie, Richard,
Chelsea and Olivia
Love and keep
Charlie comfortable....Bodie and I send good vibes....
Oh my goodness Charlie!!! I know
that it has been a "couple" years since we've seen each other,
but you have really grown!! My heart is deeply sadden by your
recent diagnosis. It must be very difficult for Bruce and Kathy
to see you like this, but I know they will make you as
comfortable as they can. Everyday is truly a gift from God,
it's just unfortunate that some days are not quite as good as
others. I know that with the many friends you have, there will
be lots of prayers and support for you. I too will keep you in
my thoughts and prayers. Dearest Bruce, Kathy and Charlie – We are very sorry to hear that Charlie’s sick – you are in our thoughts and we hope his time left here is sweet and peaceful. Hugs to all of you – Ron and Judi
We are so, so very
sorry to hear this. I know what he means to both of
you.
Please keep us posted.
Rick P.
I was so sorry to hear
about Charlie. It is terrible to have a sick pet and
to know the end is coming. I would not be dealing
well with that either . I just want you and Charlie
to know I am saying prayers and thinking of all of
you. I know you love him very much. He is like a
child to you.
Love
Becky P.
I was so sorry to
hear of Charlie's passing. He is in heaven
chasing my cat Bob that I held in my arms a
month ago when she went to heaven. I cried like
a baby and know how you feel. And this cat
didn't even like me like your dog I know loved
you two. You will forever miss him because he
touched your life in such a great way.
My great sympathies.
Becky
Bruce & Kathy,
Our thoughts are with you
both and of course Charlie. It is sad news and we know a
difficult time. Having had some wonderful dogs we know
how special they are and how important they are in our
lives. Take care of each other and know that you have
given Charlie a wonderful home, much joy, and shared him
with a community.
Mary & Dirk
Charlie, and
those who love him,
We are so sorry that you are faced
with this. Charlie remains a topic of conversation
at our house, and I feel fortunate that we were able
to meet him face to face. We are wishing you all
well and know that you will do what needs to be done
to keep Charlie content.
Love,
The Routsongs
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We only met Charlie once, but fell absolutely in love with him. Our thoughts are with you.
Tracy
Mom and
dad just told me about Charlie. I just wanted to let you
know that I love you and I know how hard this is and how
much harder it will be... Let me know if you need anything.
Oh, Bruce,
I am really sorry to hear
this. I know how much Charlie means to you.
You'll be in my thoughts
during this difficult time.
Love,
Sarah
I am so sorry to hear this! Poor Charlie! Keep us posted on him...
Magan
OH, we are so sorry! That is sad! :( John, Magan, Jackson, Mattie Claire, & Margaret E. Oh, Kathy, we are so sad to hear this! Yesterday we finally saw our neighbor as we haven't run into her in quite a while. She told us she lost her Newfoundland Gus in July. He was only 3 1/2. But she was walking with her friend and 2 black Newfoundlands as she just adopted the male. He is 4 and looks just like Charlie (although Charlie is bigger). So we talked all about Charlie. Please tell Bruce we are so sorry. And know that you were the best parents to Charlie and gave him a wonderful life.
Love, Bruce, My sincerest sympathy on Charlie’s struggles. I walked this path many years ago and I understand how very difficult is for you. Please keep me posted.
My very best to Kathy. Hi Kathy- My prayers will be with you and your husband and Charlie this afternoon. Liz Hello to you all; Bruce, Kathy and Charlie, Charlie, you know I love you more than most. Daddy even has a picture of us kissing at a Rotary party! You are my big man and you will be in my prayers. Bruce and Kathy... I've been through this with my beloved Buster, and as I said to Bruce, you've got to think of Charlie and his comfort, not your pain of losing a beloved member of your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers:) If there is ANYTHING I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Love to you all, Love you, Charlie. Don't worry, we'll take care of Mom and Dad:) Say "Hi" to Buster for us. You both are missed very much. Brad & Jill Hello from Arizona, We are saddened to hear about Charlie. We hope that you are able to keep him comfortable so that you can enjoy each others company for as long as possible. Our pets are a member of the family and it is difficult to lose any family member. Steve & Audrey Thanks for letting us know about this sad circumstance....I have suspected something of this nature for a while as I have observed him..
We ALL love Charlie and know
YOU both will do what is best for him.
Rick K.
We ALL loved
Charlie.........he will be missed and remembered fondly.
Rick K
We are very sorry to
hear about Charlie. It's one of those times that
I can't express my feelings to you but if we can
help in any way please ask. Our LOVE is with you
Steve and Tonya
We are very sorry to hear about CHARLIE. Our prayers are with you and Kathy.
We are so sorry to hear about
Charlie. We hope the time he has left is as pain free and
enjoyable as possible.
Soooo Sorry. Jan W.
Bruce. I just got off the phone with Kathy and she told me about Charlie. I am so sorry to hear such bad news. I know how much you love him and how much he is apart of your life. If you are able, try to just remember the wonderful times you both have spent together. I will keep you both in my prayers and please let me know if their is anything that I can do to help. If you need to talk, I always have an open ear. He will always have a big warm place in all our hearts. Blessings Carolyn Bruce & Kathy,
We are very sorry for the loss
of your fabulous Charlie. We know how sad and painful it is
to lose a beloved pet and family member. They enrich our
lives so much.
Wes, Mona and Jake Hartman (we
forwarded the picture to Jake at OSU)
Sorry to hear that, Bruce. It is hard to lose a good dog. Hope you are doing well enough. Glad that he was able to lead a parade in his last few days. Paul M Dear Bruce and Kathy, We send our condolences to you. Animals can be such friends and part of the family. We'll miss him too. Lovingly, Bruce and Kathy,
We were so
sorry to hear the news.
Joan and
Richard
Charlie was one special dog and will be missed by so many who enjoyed seeing him walk around town. I am so sorry for your loss... Nancy
We are in Southern
Calif. on the beach; but our thoughts and hearts are
with you two. We will miss Charlie. Hope to see you
in Sisters in November.
Hal and Francie
Bruce and Kathy, Bruce and Kathy,
So sorry to hear
about my buddy Charlie. I am glad he is out of pain. He will be missed
in town but always remembered. I have been wearing
his shirt for the past couple of days.
Rest in Peace
Charlie.
Thanks,David G. So sorry Bruce and
Kathy for your loss. How lucky Charlie was to have the
wonderful life you gave him. He will really be missed by
this town. Luann and I are very sorry to hear about the passing of Charlie. I hope that the pain will past fast and your happy memories will last forever. If I can help someway let me know. Brian I’m so very sorry Bruce and Kathy. I know how very difficult it is to lose a wonderful companion!
Sending hugs,
Bruce, Bruce – I’m so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. I know nothing I say will make the sadness pass. I’m sure you already know how much you and he were loved and looked for each and every day you two would go walking. The sadness will pass in time, but the cherished memories will go on forever. Our
condolences,
So sorry to
hear about this
I just heard that he was
sick last week
Our hearts go out to you
both and will keep you in our prayers
Bill and Mark
Dear Bruce &
Kathy,
Our thoughts are with
you! More later.
Love, Jim & Charlene
Bruce, Kathy,
We
are sorry to hear about big, loveable Charlie.
He never met a stranger and was always willing
to say hi to everyone. Our town won't seem the
same without Charlie.
We're thinking of you.
Maurie, Ginny and Kozmo
We are so sorry to hear about your beloved Charlie’s passing. We never got to meet your handsome boy! We are hoping someday you will open your hearts up for another dog.
Love, Bruce, Sorry to hear about Charlie; He was a great dog. Glen
Bruce and Kathy - I am so sorry for your
loss. Thank you for sharing Charlie
with us all these years. He was
beautiful!
My prayers are with you both!
Cordy
Dear Bruce and Kathy~ Oh Bruce, I’m so very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. I’m so happy to have had an opportunity to befriend such a wonderful dog. He will be sorely missed.
Alice
Bob and I have been away for two weeks
and have just learned of Charlie's
passing. We are so sorry! Charlie was
not only your and Kathy's beloved
friend, but he was also Jacksonville's
mascot. He will be much missed by so
many.
With sympathy,
Carolyn
Bruce, Our sincerest condolences. John A.
So sorry to hear about
Charlie. Corinne and Conley
just thought he was the
coolest dog ever!!! They
considered him
Jacksonville's mascot, he
will be missed. Thoughts
and prayers with you guys
during this difficult time.
Roger, Devera, Corinne, and
Conley
Dear Bruce, I am very sorry to hear that your pal and dear friend passed away. I have had 3 die in my arms and know how devastating that can be. I now have 2 dogs, Pokey (a 28 month English Setter) and Scottie (a 13 year old mixed breed that we brought from Taiwan); 2 years ago, Scottie had to be taken to the vet, due to cancer throughout his body and could hardly breath. The vets thought surgery was the answer, we said no and asked for Gods support. Looks like He answered as Scottie is fine with no signs of cancer.
Again, our thoughts are
on Charlie, you and your
family. Bruce
and Kathy,  We
loved Charlie!Hi Bruce and Kathy, I heard the news yesterday from Erin at Jacksonville Barn Company. All of us at Gary West are so sorry to hear of your loss. Charlie was truly a special pup. Thanks for being so open and transparent in this time. We are here if you need us for anything. All of
our warmest wishes, Charlie, I was happy to see your dad yesterday and see that he is doing ok and hear that your mom is doing ok too. They miss you a lot – of course - I sniffed around your yard, hope that was ok – I wanted to thank you for the dog biscuits. I love them and will think of you when I eat them. You will be missed by many including me. I remember when we had our picture taken together - you, big and black – me, little and white. I hope the place you are in now is beautiful and has lots of paths for you to venture down. Love
from,
Blessings to your family.
Every one will miss him.
Luv C
We are so sorry to hear this
news about your dog and best
friend. What a beautiful
photo of him sitting outside
in the snow. We completely
understand how you feel and
our hearts go out to you.
Our dogs mean so much to us,
and Bailey, our female, has
multiple health problems. I
will be devastated when she
goes.
I sure hope the pain meds
continue to help. Charlie
remains in your good hands
and good care for now, which
must be very comforting to
him.
Carrie and Denny
Hello Bruce. I looked @ Charlie’s website today and was saddened to learn of his passing. I loved watching him walk by the office when I worked in Jacksonville. I know that some time has passed since he left you, but I just had to let you know that I thought of both of you today. The picture of Zena and Charlie together will always remind me of how gentle such a “big boy” could be! Losing a loved one is so difficult to live through and takes a piece of our heart away as they go. I always try to remember that one day we will get to gather those pieces back together when we meet up with those we love on the other side in that better place. May your memories bring you much comfort. Gina (and Little Zena) |
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