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bewithabob · 14 February 2012, 12:16 PM

Mark- I am so sorry for your loss ...Here's wishing you comfort in the many fond memories of shared times you have enjoyed with your loyal friend…

z32turbo · 14 February 2012, 12:21 PM

Mark, so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad you were able to comfort him til the very end. I hope you have a much better tomorrow.

theloxmyth · 14 February 2012, 12:35 PM

All those years; no words, Mark.

cedargrove · 14 February 2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

It's been 25 years since I was "made" to read "Of Mice and Men" so I had to go Google the plot to make sure I wasn't crazy. How does Grumpy's story have anything to do with that book? No need to reply.

Two very key parts of the book. An old man has a dog that is put down, but he reluctantly let's another man do it for him. He regretted this, and even told George that he should have done it himself out of respect.

When it was time for Lenny to be put down, George did it himself, out of compassion. He wouldn't let the lynch mob do it.

If you read the comment I responded to you'll see the connection.

t e x · 14 February 2012, 02:53 PM

sorry mark...

i am hoisting a drink to Hector, thinking of the life he lived!

Feras · 14 February 2012, 03:17 PM

RIP hector

Andad · 14 February 2012, 05:31 PM

Sorry to hear this news Mark.

I feel for you mate.

Grumpy Badger · 14 February 2012, 06:28 PM

Morning guys. Thanks for your thoughts. I see where Rich is coming from with the "Of Mice and Men" analogy, I hadn't thought of it but it's a long, long time since I read that book.

I must admit I was a little worried about posting the truth about what happened but I'm really heartend by the response from you guys...

I thought about making a hazy comment about him being "put down" but that would not only have been a lie but would have meant that I must have been ashamed of what I'd done... and I'm not!
I understand that most people wouldn't have done it themselves, and I respect that, but even those who have brought that up have shown they get why it was right for me/him.
Maybe a few people have read this and don't approve of my decision but have declined to comment. My thanks to them as well for not stirring things up.

Good on you all for understanding.

johnbeth · 14 February 2012, 06:33 PM

Sorry for your loss Mark especially when an animal is part of your life for so long, it is a member of your family!

swatty · 14 February 2012, 07:38 PM

Must be hard to do Mark, I'm sure its for the best , sorry for your loss mate

mailman · 14 February 2012, 09:19 PM

Very sorry Mark.

daunwaun · 15 February 2012, 01:54 AM

sorry to hear that Mark

cecilia · 15 February 2012, 03:01 AM

So sorry for your lost.

lhanddds · 15 February 2012, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I am very sorry and sad with you Mark, the attachment we have to our animals is one of family. Hector looks like he was a wonderful horse. I can only offer that I truly believe he is in a better place right now, with no pain, able to run in the meadows again, and happy. And someday, when our time is done, you will be riding him again.

X2 So sorry

TheVTCGuy · 15 February 2012, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Morning guys. Thanks for your thoughts. I see where Rich is coming from with the "Of Mice and Men" analogy, I hadn't thought of it but it's a long, long time since I read that book.

I must admit I was a little worried about posting the truth about what happened but I'm really heartend by the response from you guys...

I thought about making a hazy comment about him being "put down" but that would not only have been a lie but would have meant that I must have been ashamed of what I'd done... and I'm not!
I understand that most people wouldn't have done it themselves, and I respect that, but even those who have brought that up have shown they get why it was right for me/him.
Maybe a few people have read this and don't approve of my decision but have declined to comment. My thanks to them as well for not stirring things up.

Good on you all for understanding.

Mark, I completely understand and agree with your decision, to do... it.... yourself. You have the utmost of my respect for doing what you felt was right for both you and Hector. I also respect those that decide they would rather not be a part of a loved ones death, I completely understand and it is 100% a personal choice; there is no right or wrong answer.

The only thing that is important, is that you are comfortable with the way Hector departed this world.

There is no doubt in my mind Hector is OK with it too....

Heck, Hector is up there right now, in no pain, running around, healthy and happy and waiting for you to join him; just so he can play all the tricks on you he used to

14 February 2012, 12:16 PM	#61
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14 February 2012, 12:21 PM	#62
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Mark, so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad you were able to comfort him til the very end. I hope you have a much better tomorrow. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

14 February 2012, 12:35 PM	#63
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	All those years; no words, Mark. __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

14 February 2012, 02:53 PM	#65
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	sorry mark... i am hoisting a drink to Hector, thinking of the life he lived! __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

14 February 2012, 05:31 PM	#67
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Sorry to hear this news Mark. I feel for you mate. __________________ E

14 February 2012, 03:17 PM	#66
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	RIP hector

14 February 2012, 06:28 PM	#68
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Morning guys. Thanks for your thoughts. I see where Rich is coming from with the "Of Mice and Men" analogy, I hadn't thought of it but it's a long, long time since I read that book. I must admit I was a little worried about posting the truth about what happened but I'm really heartend by the response from you guys... I thought about making a hazy comment about him being "put down" but that would not only have been a lie but would have meant that I must have been ashamed of what I'd done... and I'm not! I understand that most people wouldn't have done it themselves, and I respect that, but even those who have brought that up have shown they get why it was right for me/him. Maybe a few people have read this and don't approve of my decision but have declined to comment. My thanks to them as well for not stirring things up. Good on you all for understanding. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

14 February 2012, 06:33 PM	#69
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Sorry for your loss Mark especially when an animal is part of your life for so long, it is a member of your family!

14 February 2012, 07:38 PM	#70
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Must be hard to do Mark, I'm sure its for the best , sorry for your loss mate

14 February 2012, 09:19 PM	#71
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Very sorry Mark. __________________ JJ

15 February 2012, 01:54 AM	#72
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	sorry to hear that Mark __________________ DAUNWAUN

15 February 2012, 03:01 AM	#73
cecilia "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Cecilia Location: Here Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 1,730	So sorry for your lost.

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