bigbrowndog Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 As a lot of us have been informed of the passing of our friend Eddie Rhodes, it is with additional great regret, that Eddie apparently requires a GREAT DOG, to keep him company, so tomorrow Scout will join him and the two of them will be patrolling the grounds together. He has made friends all over the shooting community, somewhere I have a squad picture with the 2 of us and Leatham, Sevigny, Goloski, Seeklander, Bonnet, Hannish, Horner, and a few others I'm forgetting at one of the last STI/Handgunner matches. I have actually gotten used to the phrase, "Hi Scout!!! oh hey Trapr hows it goin" He will be missed by me, but I am glad that he will now be able to run all day, chase cows and rabbits, and eat whatever he wants,.............................................. So go home, buddy!!!! I'll be there in a minute. Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry to hear of your friends passing. May they live long in your heart, and in the fond memories that they brought to you and others. JZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtr Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 So sorry to hear this news. Was hoping to see him at SMM3gun. Cherish the memories you have with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Damn, Trapr. I'm so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry to hear that Trapr. I have to deal with both sides of this sad situation, and you know in your heart when the time is right. I personally had to put my duck hunting partner of 16 years to sleep last August...and it still sucks. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry to hear that, Trapr. Scout was special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry Trap, We've discussed this before. It still sucks. I still miss Buddy, but enjoy the memories!!! HOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Always remember the good times. Putting your best friend to sleep is painful for us but remember your ending his pain. He'll find you when you get to the same place tail wagging and ready to play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry brother, that's the shits...He was definitely a very special dog and his human is pretty decent too. Can't help but remember this fable when I think of you and Scout. An old man and his dog were walking down this dirt road with fences on both sides, they came to a gate in the fence and looked in, it was nice - grassy, woody areas, just what a 'huntin' dog and man would like, but, it had a sign saying 'no trespassing' so they walked on. They came to a beautiful gate with a person in white robes standing there. "Welcome to Heaven" he said. The old man was happy and started in with his dog following him. The gatekeeper stopped him. "Dogs aren't allowed, I'm sorry but he can't come with you." "What kind of Heaven won't allow dogs? If He can't come in, then I will stay out with him. He's been my faithful companion all his life, I can't desert him now." "Suit yourself, but I have to warn you, the Devil's on this road and he'll try to sweet talk you into his area, he'll promise you anything, but, the dog can't go there either. If you won't leave the dog, you'll spend Eternity on this road." So the old man and dog went on. They came to a rundown fence with a gap in it, no gate, just a hole. Another old man was inside. "Scuse me Sir, my dog and I are getting mighty tired, mind if we come in and sit in the shade for awhile?" "Of course, there's some cold water under that tree over there. Make yourselves comfortable" "You're sure my dog can come in? The man down the road said dogs weren't allowed anywhere." "Would you come in if you had to leave the dog?" "No sir, that's why I didn't go to Heaven, he said the dog couldn't come in. We'll be spending Eternity on this road, and a glass of cold water and some shade would be mighty fine right about now. But, I won't come in if my buddy here can't come too, and that's final." The man smiled a big smile and said "Welcome to Heaven." "You mean this is Heaven? Dogs ARE allowed? How come that fellow down the road said they weren't?" "That was the Devil and he gets all the people who are willing to give up a life long companion for a comfortable place to stay. They soon find out their mistake, but, then it's too late. The dogs come here, the fickle people stay there. GOD wouldn't allow dogs to be banned from Heaven. After all, HE created them to be man's companions in life, why would he separate them in death?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Trapr, though we've never met, I've gotten a sense of Scout from your posts (and from a few other folks too). I already regret not meeting him, and I'm sorry for your impending loss..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzworm Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hey Trap. Sorry to hear about Scout. I know he's had some health issues for a while, and you've done all you could to make him comfortable. You two made a great team. God bless both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I, and a lot of other people will miss that dog. He had clear eyes and honest way.-----------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_pinto Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry to hear about Scout. We were just talking about him the other day. He was a great friend to a lot of us. He is in a better place now Trap, but knowing that doesn't make it all better! Keep your chin up buddy.. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Trapr, I'm so sorry for you but like you say, he can run all day now. I had to do the same with my old friend the Wed before Christmas. Kind of put a wet blanket on Christmas this year. Thank you for bringing him to meet us all through all these years. He sure has been a good friend! Mark Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 We will miss him very much, sorry for you loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry to hear it Trapr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 My condolences to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry to hear about Scout. Find peace in knowing you made a decision that gave comfort to your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Scout's got a good He-Man 3 gunning buddy up there now. I'm sorry for the loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ammo Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 My sincere condolences. Jim M ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMXRACER Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry for your loss trapr. Scout was a special friend. shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heiter Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Can honestly say Scout is the first dog I've gotten to know online. Even I will miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry for your loss...that is one of the toughest drives. I think Smokshwn has got it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 So sorry Trapr The circle of life seems harsh, but we all meet up again in the end. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Damn, damn, double damn. Sorry to hear that Trapr, words just don't do it justice. He was a wonderful ambassador for the breed and made a lot of people smile over the years. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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