Comments on: Goodbye Romper. http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/ The Internet home for American gay conservatives. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:15:21 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Charles http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42185 Charles Tue, 27 Sep 2005 00:56:06 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42185 It is hard to lose a member of your family. Last year, I had to put down two cats that I had for over 20 years and, now, the apartment is so quiet. It is a very tough decision to let a loved one go; so, my sympathy goes out to you. But you must know that you did the right thing. It is hard to lose a member of your family. Last year, I had to put down two cats that I had for over 20 years and, now, the apartment is so quiet. It is a very tough decision to let a loved one go; so, my sympathy goes out to you. But you must know that you did the right thing.

]]> By: syn http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42184 syn Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:57:33 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42184 My condolences for the loss of one of your family members. Knowing Romper is running and romping on the clouds is the blessing in keeping his spirit alive. My condolences for the loss of one of your family members. Knowing Romper is running and romping on the clouds is the blessing in keeping his spirit alive.

]]> By: MarkP http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42183 MarkP Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:54:51 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42183 DAMN IT, Patriot! Post some more topics! I tear up everytime I see those pictures! 2 more posts should get me in the comfort zone! Again, SO SORRY for her passing. DAMN IT, Patriot! Post some more topics!

I tear up everytime I see those pictures!

2 more posts should get me in the comfort zone!

Again, SO SORRY for her passing.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42182 Wendy Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:29:32 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42182 The loss of a faithful and true companion is always difficult. I am sorry for your loss. This may not be much of a condolance, but if you never forget him, then he is never truely gone. The loss of a faithful and true companion is always difficult. I am sorry for your loss. This may not be much of a condolance, but if you never forget him, then he is never truely gone.

]]> By: MiKell http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42181 MiKell Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:13:39 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42181 I just lost my own (although shared, and much beloved) boxer-mix. "Helping" him move on to that "better place" was the most difficult decision that I've ever had to make. Reminds me of that great line from "Steele Magnolias", which I can only paraphrase: Yes, I should be happy (that he has gone on to heaven), but I'd rather have him here with me. I guess I'm just selfish that way. When you are praying for him, have him look around for my dog, Digger. He's probably looking for a friend right about now. I just lost my own (although shared, and much beloved) boxer-mix. “Helping” him move on to that “better place” was the most difficult decision that I’ve ever had to make.

Reminds me of that great line from “Steele Magnolias”, which I can only paraphrase: Yes, I should be happy (that he has gone on to heaven), but I’d rather have him here with me. I guess I’m just selfish that way.

When you are praying for him, have him look around for my dog, Digger. He’s probably looking for a friend right about now.

]]> By: Frank IBC http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42180 Frank IBC Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:54:29 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42180 As you may have guessed, I am reading from a dog calendar that is hanging in my office. The funny thing is that it is actually from last year - all the days of the week are off by one, but I can't bring myself to replace that calendar. As you may have guessed, I am reading from a dog calendar that is hanging in my office. The funny thing is that it is actually from last year – all the days of the week are off by one, but I can’t bring myself to replace that calendar.

]]> By: Frank IBC http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42179 Frank IBC Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:52:09 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42179 ...the one who possessed Beauty without vanity Strength without insolence Courage without ferocity And all the virtues of man without his vices. The praise, if inscribed over human ashes, is but A just tribute to...a dog. -John Cam Hobhouse, on the gravestone of "Boatswain" …the one who possessed Beauty without vanity
Strength without insolence
Courage without ferocity
And all the virtues of man without his vices.
The praise, if inscribed over human ashes, is but
A just tribute to…a dog.

-John Cam Hobhouse, on the gravestone of “Boatswain”

]]> By: Frank IBC http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42178 Frank IBC Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:48:19 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42178 I miss the wagging little tail I miss the plaintive, pleading wail I miss the wistful, loving glance I miss the circling welcome-dance. -Henry Willett, <i>In Memoriam</i> :( I miss the wagging little tail
I miss the plaintive, pleading wail
I miss the wistful, loving glance
I miss the circling welcome-dance.

-Henry Willett, In Memoriam
:(

]]> By: GOParrot http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42177 GOParrot Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:40:15 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42177 My condolences also, Bruce and John. Been there....and it really hurts. Sincerely, GOParrot. My condolences also, Bruce and John.

Been there….and it really hurts.

Sincerely,
GOParrot.

]]> By: Frank IBC http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42176 Frank IBC Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:35:38 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42176 <a href="http://www.stephaniepiro.com/Dog%20Heaven%20small%20for%20cafepress%20page.jpg">He'll be waiting for you...</a> My condolences on your loss, Bruce and John. He’ll be waiting for you…

My condolences on your loss, Bruce and John.

]]> By: Chad http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42175 Chad Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:46:13 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42175 Heartfelt condolences to you and John. :( You guys are more than welcome to become honorary uncles for my dog. Maybe that way he can honorarily throw up in your bed :) :::Hugs::: Heartfelt condolences to you and John. :( You guys are more than welcome to become honorary uncles for my dog. Maybe that way he can honorarily throw up in your bed :)

:::Hugs:::

]]> By: Kevers http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42174 Kevers Mon, 26 Sep 2005 15:28:59 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42174 I'm so sorry. I know how hard it is to let a beloved pooch go home. I’m so sorry. I know how hard it is to let a beloved pooch go home.

]]> By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42173 Peter Hughes Mon, 26 Sep 2005 15:12:10 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42173 My condolences to both of you during this trying time. As a lifelong dog lover, it took me 15 years to get a new dog, simply because I didn't want "Sam" to be jealous of another dog in my life. It takes courage to let a dog go...but it takes more courage to love another dog again. Romper knows how much you two love him. I say that in the present tense, because you will always love him. As Robert Louis Stevenson said: "You think that dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you they will be there before any of us." Regards, Peter Hughes My condolences to both of you during this trying time. As a lifelong dog lover, it took me 15 years to get a new dog, simply because I didn’t want “Sam” to be jealous of another dog in my life. It takes courage to let a dog go…but it takes more courage to love another dog again.

Romper knows how much you two love him. I say that in the present tense, because you will always love him.

As Robert Louis Stevenson said: “You think that dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you they will be there before any of us.”

Regards,
Peter Hughes

]]> By: ColoradoPatriot http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42172 ColoradoPatriot Mon, 26 Sep 2005 14:33:42 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42172 With two of my own, your loss brings to mind the humility of the provisional nature of life. Seeing one with whom you share a soul pass is like a part of yourself dying, and we all face it at some time. My best to you and John. "Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really." -Agnes Sligh Turnbull With two of my own, your loss brings to mind the humility of the provisional nature of life. Seeing one with whom you share a soul pass is like a part of yourself dying, and we all face it at some time. My best to you and John.

“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.”
-Agnes Sligh Turnbull

]]> By: PatC http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42171 PatC Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:58:01 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42171 I'm sorry, Bruce and John. I'm having to deal with euthanizing my third elderly dog in the past two years. I just found that my old Corrie is sick. I could not sleep on Sat night and cried the whole night. I realize that it's mostly self-pity but, boy, it's hard to let go of something so beautiful. The worst part is that the other three dogs adore her as the matriarch of the family and they will miss her too. I'll say a prayer for you guys. I’m sorry, Bruce and John. I’m having to deal with euthanizing my third elderly dog in the past two years. I just found that my old Corrie is sick. I could not sleep on Sat night and cried the whole night. I realize that it’s mostly self-pity but, boy, it’s hard to let go of something so beautiful. The worst part is that the other three dogs adore her as the matriarch of the family and they will miss her too. I’ll say a prayer for you guys.

]]> By: Richard Platt http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42170 Richard Platt Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:52:42 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42170 I know the empty feeling one has when a beloved pet dies. My wife and I are getting old now and over the years we've lost several pets and it never get eaiser. We've never been able to replace any one of them but we always get another one to love. I rarely comment on the the internet boards but I know how one feels when this happens and I just wanted to say that I understand the pain. I know the empty feeling one has when a beloved pet dies. My wife and I are getting old now and over the years we’ve lost several pets and it never get eaiser. We’ve never been able to replace any one of them but we always get another one to love. I rarely comment on the the internet boards but I know how one feels when this happens and I just wanted to say that I understand the pain.

]]> By: Queer Patriot http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42169 Queer Patriot Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:26:40 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42169 Everyone is being beautiful in this moment, but No. 8 said it particularly well -- the heart aches for a person of character. For all of us who've been there, at that moment (in the vet's office or at home) when time stands still, solace truly helps. Some will say "oh, but be thankful for Romper having 17 years". That's true, but every year, every day when you live knowing they'll have to leave soon only makes the grief deeper when that final day arrives. I'm so very sad for you both. Everyone is being beautiful in this moment, but No. 8 said it particularly well — the heart aches for a person of character. For all of us who’ve been there, at that moment (in the vet’s office or at home) when time stands still, solace truly helps. Some will say “oh, but be thankful for Romper having 17 years”. That’s true, but every year, every day when you live knowing they’ll have to leave soon only makes the grief deeper when that final day arrives. I’m so very sad for you both.

]]> By: MarkP http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42168 MarkP Mon, 26 Sep 2005 12:32:06 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42168 Tears in my eyes!!!! Sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing a much loved friend! Tears in my eyes!!!!

Sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing a much loved friend!

]]> By: CCMCornell http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42167 CCMCornell Mon, 26 Sep 2005 11:23:28 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42167 I'm a new reader after following a link from Instapundit. I'm sorry to hear about your friend. A little while ago, we lost our friend, Pumpkin, a teddy-bear hamster. Though her limited interactivity and relatively short lifespan didn't create a relationship like you had with Romper, I can still empathize a bit. Maybe you could round up more pics and stories and write some more stuff about him and post it to the blog or some external articles to help keep his memory alive. I’m a new reader after following a link from Instapundit. I’m sorry to hear about your friend. A little while ago, we lost our friend, Pumpkin, a teddy-bear hamster. Though her limited interactivity and relatively short lifespan didn’t create a relationship like you had with Romper, I can still empathize a bit.

Maybe you could round up more pics and stories and write some more stuff about him and post it to the blog or some external articles to help keep his memory alive.

]]> By: PatriotMom http://www.gaypatriot.net/2005/09/25/goodbye-romper/comment-page-1/#comment-42166 PatriotMom Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:21:26 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=1542#comment-42166 I will miss Romper to. When I would go down to dogsit, he was a very large presence and all curled up smelling like Crackers and Cheese. John was very brave to be able to let Romper go romp. xoxoxox MOM I will miss Romper to. When I would go down to dogsit, he was a very large presence and all curled up smelling like Crackers and Cheese. John was very brave to be able to let Romper go romp.

xoxoxox MOM

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