tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post8304872064407633474..comments2024-03-18T00:50:07.856-04:00Comments on Appalachian Treks: Remembering DukeMark W. Peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497175909510439620noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-47137456657384351522009-12-13T10:36:16.017-05:002009-12-13T10:36:16.017-05:00I'm usually lurking in the background here, bu...I'm usually lurking in the background here, but hadn't checked in a while. Now I'm sorry about that. My deepest sympathies to you - it's never easy to make that decision, even when there's really no decision. I've lost two that way. It looks as if you have some wonderful memories together, though, and hopefully they can offer some comfort.<br /><br />*Hugs* via the interweb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-60855056270969003802009-12-07T21:16:42.779-05:002009-12-07T21:16:42.779-05:00I am sorry for your loss, I know Duke will be miss...I am sorry for your loss, I know Duke will be missed. I feel your pain, I love my brother from a furry mother.<br /><br />http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/tgaines72/dogfall1212.jpgThomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15913564686195500112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-80892073724710901352009-12-01T23:05:00.491-05:002009-12-01T23:05:00.491-05:00Mark- what a tribute that we could all aspire to.....Mark- what a tribute that we could all aspire to... "He always stayed on th trail and always led the way"<br />I think he might still be leading and on that trail. And what a sign of the presence of God among us! I am so sorry for your loss. <br /> Heather H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-14319860102569580472009-12-01T01:01:13.204-05:002009-12-01T01:01:13.204-05:00My heartfelt thanks to each of you for your commen...My heartfelt thanks to each of you for your comments and words of encouragement -- I greatly appreciate your thoughts and support.<br />--MarkMark W. Peacockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497175909510439620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-83314207509404222282009-11-30T14:40:21.715-05:002009-11-30T14:40:21.715-05:00Mark, I am so sorry to read about Duke's deat...Mark, I am so sorry to read about Duke's death. I read Lee's blog post on Saturday, but it wasn't until I read this post by you on Sunday that I realized Lee was talking about you and your dog.<br /><br />You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers right now. I lost a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nc_hiker/3570845345" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">soulmate who happened to be a dog</a> a little over 2 years ago, so I know what you mean about "everything you see reminding you of Duke" right now. It is a special gift to have a friend like Duke, and as the coming days and weeks turn into months and years, you'll still continue to be reminded of Duke on a regular basis, but with much less pain and sorrow than right now.Brenda W.http://www.brendajwiley.com/hiking.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-24244007515671305702009-11-30T11:32:48.969-05:002009-11-30T11:32:48.969-05:00Thoughts are with you today. We have made that ho...Thoughts are with you today. We have made that horrid decision twice and it is so hard. I'm sure Duke thanks you for having the courage to do what was in his best interest.<br /><br />I once thought after losing a dog I would never have one that I loved so much or who bonded so well with me. I was wrong. There is indeed another best friend for your future. Different from Duke, but still the best dog ever.<br /><br />I understand and empathize with your sense of his presence. It was three days before we could bring ourselves to gather up the beds and toys. And for months, we would glance at her favorite spots and think about her.<br /><br />Thanks for the moving video.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-90739862746968226002009-11-30T09:32:19.972-05:002009-11-30T09:32:19.972-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about Duke. I know the g...I'm so sorry to hear about Duke. I know the grief is deep and lasting, but I'm so glad you were blessed with his friendship for the time that you shared with him. He was great!Jannihttp://passedandpresence.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-42766681268467299132009-11-29T19:39:00.900-05:002009-11-29T19:39:00.900-05:00Mark, so sorry for the loss of your dog and friend...Mark, so sorry for the loss of your dog and friend Duke. My favorites of Lee's photos are the ones of you with Duke. I can tell how close the two of you were. I come from a family that always had dogs that were considered family members. Some of my more vivid memories with sons Scott and Todd are those times when we dealt with the illness and subsequent death of a beloved dog. And thanks for sharing with me and others this news and the wonderful photos and words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-10542729775700493612009-11-29T15:37:31.184-05:002009-11-29T15:37:31.184-05:00I'm sorry for your loss. It sounds like Duke ...I'm sorry for your loss. It sounds like Duke was a great ol' dog, and you made me think of a couple of my own great ol' dogs, dogs that will live forever in my heart. May Duke live forever in yours.<br /><br />Godspeed, Duke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-46291699992119914442009-11-29T15:15:06.434-05:002009-11-29T15:15:06.434-05:00So sorry you have lost your loyal friend!So sorry you have lost your loyal friend!Martynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-20779210998501713602009-11-29T11:02:19.834-05:002009-11-29T11:02:19.834-05:00I am sorry to hear about your friend and loyal com...I am sorry to hear about your friend and loyal companion. Loosing someone so full of life so quickly is especially hard, but it sounds like he always lived life to the fullest. Cherish the memories of the good times, and thank you for sharing the photos of your beloved dog Duke. God Bless you and yoursSuesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321550417176231044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-79632339902066689862009-11-29T01:11:09.190-05:002009-11-29T01:11:09.190-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about this unexpected los...I'm so sorry to hear about this unexpected loss. We'll keep him and you in our thoughts.AppyLovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078484526240964687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-15202164183851311472009-11-28T21:21:39.547-05:002009-11-28T21:21:39.547-05:00So sorry for you and your family. Duke is a beauti...So sorry for you and your family. Duke is a beautiful dog. I'm sure he heightened and enhanced the nature you so beautifully chronicle in your writing and photography. May quick healing and long memories be yours. ~Laura Leigh Davidson (Milligan '96) New York, New YorkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-20608104896108130492009-11-28T13:22:40.944-05:002009-11-28T13:22:40.944-05:00I'll miss pink nose. He truly was an amazing f...I'll miss pink nose. He truly was an amazing friend and you were amazing with him. Thanks for sharing him and for the many fun adventures we all had together. Lots of memories to cherish. May your heart slowly heal but always embrace the time that was yours and Duke's.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428192325928947768noreply@blogger.com