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Title: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: firecracker joe on October 29, 2008, 09:27 PM NHFT
tonight my best friend and freedom loving dog was hit and killed tonight while i was not watching him like  i should have been  i wish there was something i could do to change what happened but there isnt i guess i will have to cremate him tommorrow i will miss his smile in the morning and his great outlook on life he made every day a good day for me.And i will miss him immensely. firecracker joe
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: FTL_Ian on October 29, 2008, 09:40 PM NHFT
He was a sweetie.

Best wishes!   :'(
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: J’raxis 270145 on October 29, 2008, 09:43 PM NHFT
Damn, that sucks... :-\
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: John on October 29, 2008, 09:48 PM NHFT
Sorry to hear that Joe.
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: FTL_Ian on October 29, 2008, 09:49 PM NHFT
For when you're ready for your next friend:

http://petfinder.com

(It's a handy site that searches local humane societies and rescue groups.)
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Jim Johnson on October 29, 2008, 09:50 PM NHFT
I'm so sorry Joe.   Rocco was a wonderful spirit.   :'(
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Lloyd Danforth on October 29, 2008, 10:09 PM NHFT
Sorry Joe.  He was a real people dog.
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: firecracker joe on October 29, 2008, 10:13 PM NHFT
thanx for the kind words he just made everyday brighter for me and i will miss him immensely  and to top it all off today was his 4th birthday and i feel responsible for not watching him better and he was alot more than just a pet to me he never complained and when i said lets go he was there for me.
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Jim Johnson on October 29, 2008, 10:17 PM NHFT
Are you at home or out on the road?
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: firecracker joe on October 29, 2008, 10:27 PM NHFT
im at home and will be home for awhile and i want to thank you jim for all your help you are a great guy and i think you and lauren make a great team.
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: ColdSoul on October 30, 2008, 12:09 AM NHFT
 :'(

It is a sad thing to lose a pet, just know that I am sure Rocco cherished the time he spent with you and that it is better to live one day of freedom in the light and then perish than to live 1000 years in a cage with only a window for light. You seemed to have let Rocco enjoy that light, and that is special.

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Post by: TackleTheWorld on October 30, 2008, 12:14 AM NHFT
Everybody loved that friendly and gentle dog.
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Pat K on October 30, 2008, 12:23 AM NHFT
Sorry Joe. He was a good dog.
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: firecracker joe on October 30, 2008, 01:41 AM NHFT
rocco definetly lived a good life between having 100's of acres to play on when we were home and traveling around the country swimming(his favorite thing to do) never been caged rarely tied up and a owner that adored him I realize he was not a human and that might be what i liked best about him he never judged me  and showed me unconditional love  and he made lots of friends along the road I just feel responsible for giving him enough leeway to be in the road and atleast i know he didnt suffer and made no enemies I wish i could say the same for myself. One thing is for sure my life will be empty for quite awhile without that funny smile every morning. me being so upset over a dog might seem silly but having no children he was more of family than most of my siblings. guess there will be no more roxks in the truck. time heals all wounds. And i appreciate all the kind words because i know he made friends of the free staters the same as i have.
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Kat Kanning on October 30, 2008, 02:09 AM NHFT
Dang.  I loved Rocco. :(
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Post by: Becky Thatcher on October 30, 2008, 06:41 AM NHFT
I'm really sorry to hear that, Joe.  I know what it's like to lose a dog you love like a child.  For what its worth, he had a great life with you.    :'(
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Lloyd Danforth on October 30, 2008, 08:09 AM NHFT
Rocco at the Winchester build
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: dalebert on October 30, 2008, 09:28 AM NHFT
He was a great dog and you obviously made each other very happy.
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Post by: grasshopper on October 30, 2008, 11:52 AM NHFT
I'm sooo sorry my friend, I have no words to express my feelings.  That little guy must have been a great friend. You all talk so good about him.  Know that you'll never forget him and smile at the memory of his fluffy tale wagging in the morning.
  God bless you and your little buddy.
  Ed
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Porcupine_in_MA on October 30, 2008, 11:56 AM NHFT
Quote from: jose on October 29, 2008, 09:27 PM NHFT
tonight my best friend and freedom loving dog was hit and killed tonight while i was not watching him like  i should have been  i wish there was something i could do to change what happened but there isnt i guess i will have to cremate him tommorrow i will miss his smile in the morning and his great outlook on life he made every day a good day for me.And i will miss him immensely. firecracker joe

I am so damn sorry Joe. :(
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Kat Kanning on October 31, 2008, 06:15 AM NHFT
Treasured Friend

I lost a treasured friend today
The little dog who used to lay
Her gentle head upon my knee
And share her silent thoughts with me...
She'll come no longer to my call
Retrieve no more her favorite ball
A voice far greater than my own
Has called her to His golden throne.
Although me eyes are filled with tears,
I thank Him for the happy years
He let her spend down here with me
And for her love and loyalty.
When it is time for me to go
And join her there, this much I know...
I shall not fear the transient dark
For she will greet me with her bark.
Author Unknown
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: firecracker joe on October 31, 2008, 07:44 AM NHFT
thanx kat
that is a very sweet poem and you a very sweet person that is a very touching poem and i  know rocco and i will meet again cause he wasnt just my best friend i was his best friend.
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Mike Barskey on October 31, 2008, 08:14 AM NHFT
Joe, I never met you or Rocco, but I understand your loss (I went through it, too). I'm so sorry. For me, pictures helped - all I had left were the memories, so I occasionally looked at my pictures and remembered fun trips, funny incidents, cute things. I hope your memories of Rocco keep you a little bit happy in this very sad time.
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Tom Sawyer on October 31, 2008, 08:49 AM NHFT
Best, most loyal friend I ever had was a dog. I miss you Kaos.

Joe, be glad you got to have some time with a good soul.
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Lumpy on October 31, 2008, 09:58 AM NHFT
Sorry to hear the news.  Both Aubern and I have dogs and they are our family.  We've lost dogs before.  I understand and I'm sorry.
Title: Re: ROCCO THE FREE STATE DOG
Post by: Ron Helwig on November 05, 2008, 06:54 PM NHFT
I'm just hearing about this now. I hope you're doing better. Rocco was a great dog - even Otis got along with him.