PeaceBang
The manic mind of the minister -- Auntie Mame Meets Cotton Mather. Blogging about Unitarian Universalism, UU Christian spiritual practice, occasional cultural and political ravings, and the inner life of ministry. PeaceBang is the alter ego of a small town pastor serving an historic New England Unitarian Universalist congregation.
Gordon, R.I.P.
November 23, 2007 on 1:03 pm | In Joys and Concerns, Reminiscence |Gordon, Gorgonzola, Dr. Smoothenstein, Dordy, who died today at noon, we will always love you.
(Halloween 2006. “Pleashe remove this ridiuloush hat as shoon as poshible. Itsh not a good shtyle for me at all.”)
Thank you for the being the best, the handsomest, the sweetest, the most velvety-eared, most loyal, precious dog in the world. Thank you for being my sister’s canine familiar, therapist, beloved companion, wing man, and best four-legged friend for over a decade. Thanks for being there at all times and in all seasons. We thank God for you.
I’m so grateful that you won’t suffer any more, but we sure will miss you. Say hello to Dukey and Pippin and Henry and Trilby and Buster for us. Great spirits, all. Dearly beloved and sorely missed.
Big hugs to Aunt Kiki. As Lucas said just now to me (as I sit here typing and crying) with that special tilt of his head and in his typically dulcet toddler tones, “DON’T BE SA-AD!”
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Poor fellow and sweetheart.
Comment by Scott Wells (Boy in the Bands) — November 23, 2007 #
what a sweet tribute for such a handsome animal man.
Comment by jinnis — November 23, 2007 #
Nothing — nothing — breaks my heart like the loss of a beloved dog. It is one of life’s tragedies — and mysteries — that these amazingly special companions live such relatively short lives. My heart is with you, SisterBang and family and PeaceBang. I’m so sorry. And to the lovely and loving Gordon: How wonderful it must feel to be free of the pain and to be in the love. You lucky dog!
Comment by Debbie — November 23, 2007 #
aww. i’m so glad you got a chance to be related to such a special guy, my condolences for your loss.
Comment by claire — November 23, 2007 #
Paul & I are VERY sad for you and your sister Karen and all of those who were touched my Gordon’s loving personality! We love you and are thinking of you!
Comment by Michael & Paul — November 23, 2007 #
Rest in peace sweet pup.
Comment by NDM — November 23, 2007 #
Sweet Karen,
Our Gordon will be dearly missed by all that had the privilege to have met and snuggled him. I know he is running and playing in the fields of heaven…and snitching a sandwich or two. Our hearts and thoughts are with you!
All our love,
Cousin Missy, Liat and Mikha
[Hey guys! Big hugs to you!]
Comment by Cousin MissyBang — November 23, 2007 #
Prayers ascending for rest for Gordon and comfort to the whoe extended PeaceBang family — which includes not only her blood relatives, but also all of her readers who have ever lost a pet.
Comment by fausto — November 24, 2007 #
So sorry for your loss and the loss of all those who loved and were loved by this sweet creature. Maya Pavlova and I send our love.
Comment by Jane R — November 25, 2007 #
PeaceBang and SisterBang, my condolences go out to you both. I feel so lucky to have known Mr. G and had the chance to bask in some of his special charisma. He is a gentle puppy soul who will be missed, but he will live on always in our hearts.
Comment by Amy — November 25, 2007 #
In beauty he was given, and in love he returns. The choir has gained a new member. My condolences
Comment by Shawn Koester — November 26, 2007 #