Ode to Bro
When Wayne and I came to Powell River in 2001 our first friend was John. You can't be friends with John and not love his dog Bro, Brody if you are being formal.
Bro lived a long, well traveled life. If John went anywhere, Bro was always at his side. That ended sadly this month when Bro left this earthly world to go meet his maker. As Bro would say...
I was living in a shelter on Vancouver Isle,
When John and his family came to visit awhile.
I used my best Black Lab attitude,
And soon enough they were wooed.
We took a ferry ride to Powell River,
to a loving home that would last forever.
During my eighteen years with John,
I've been everywhere, man.
I've been everywhere.
Theodosia
Last Chance
Powell Lake
Mahoney
Goat Lake
Duck Lake
Princess Louisa
Lund
Last Resort
Giovanni
Goat Island
The Head
St. Vincents
Khartoum
Olsen's Landing
The Eldred
Frog Pond
Rupert's Farm
Rainy Day
Useless
Hole in the Wall
Our Float Cabin
And Best of all
My Westview home!
And many more, man.
Many, many more.
I've been everywhere, man.
I've been everywhere.
Thanks John for the best life
a Black Lab named Bro could ever imagine.
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Hello, Lovely tribute to Brody! I love the labs, they are wonderful dogs. I am sorry for John's loss of Bro, I am sure he is missed. Thank you for linking and sharing this post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend. PS, thanks for the comment.
ReplyDeleteHe wasn't our dog but felt like that in so many ways. We spend a lot of time with John, so Bro was a frequent companions for us as well. - Margy
DeleteA beautiful tribute to Bro. He definitely had a great life and will be miss by all who knew him. My wife had a black lab and we still misses him after 11 years. They are wonderful dogs.
ReplyDeleteWe used to love his "mad man" dance when he would great us in his younger days. - Margy
DeleteWhat a beautiful post. He sounds like a wonderful friend for so many years and it's always a loss to see a beloved animal you love, whether it is yours or not, say farewell.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. I really appreciated your visit.
We were quite attached to him even though he belonged to John. - Margy
DeleteA beautiful tribute to Bro. He was one lucky dog as were the people around him. He was a handsome pup. Sad.
ReplyDeleteSad for sure, but his life was becoming too difficult to live. It was a hard decision for John to make. - Margy
DeleteLoved that first shot of Brody! What a wonderful pal they had! (And you) It's always so sad to lose them.
ReplyDeleteToo bad pets lives don't match up with ours. - Margy
DeleteWhat a life! They sure are wonderful companions!
ReplyDeleteI know very few people who are closer to their canine companions. - Margy
DeleteOh such a fine tribute to a beautiful dog who lived the good life with his forever friend. (I have an earworm now -- with new words -- and I will think of John and Bro as it goes through my head.)
ReplyDeleteSpecial thanks to Australian Geoff Mack to writing the original version and Johnny Cash who sang the version that is in my mind. - Margy
DeleteBrings tears to my eyes, Margy, and a smile because you three really have been everywhere, and enjoyed a very good life together. Who could ask for anything more?
ReplyDeleteI'm just sorry I never met Bro (and I haven't met Wayne, either, maybe some day, Margy!)
Hugs to both of you,
Kay
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
That's all thanks to John and Bro taking us along with them. Maybe on one of your trips to BC we can connect again. - Margy
DeleteWhat a great tribute to Bro, Margie! Wow, he has been to a lot of places during a dog's life time! Thank you for including him in All Seasons this week! Have a beautiful week:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sponsoring the place for us to share our stories. - Margy
DeleteThat's a wonderful tribute to Bro. He will be sadly missed by you all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. Yes he will be. - Margy
Deletereally nice tribute - small tears - forming as i read
ReplyDeleteOf course the tribute was for John and his family to help celebrate Bro's long life. - Margy
DeleteBeautiful tribute to Bro.
ReplyDeleteHe was a handsome dog and a faithful companion.
They were wonderful companions for each other. - Margy
DeleteA beautiful tribute to John's best friend!
ReplyDeleteIt was a little something that I could contribute. - Margy
DeleteHe sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHe will be hard to follow I'm sure. - Margy
DeleteBro sounds as wonderful as John!
ReplyDeleteThey made an inseparable pair until the end. John is going through separation anxiety without his steadfast pal. - Margy
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