We were going to link to a post we made about Charlie back in April of '07, but instead, we're going to paste it in here, as a celebration of Charlie's life and our friendship with him. "Old post" in italics:
Ha roo, pups! It's me - Stormy! Have you seen our friend Charlie the Big Dog's blog lately? Not only did he post pictures of himself doing the Hail Me pose (Hail Storm/y) but he's written us a Haik-woo!!! Yeah! Isn't that wonderful?!!? He's taken Dave's art form to new heights and has honored us with a Haik-woo about all of us! Here it is!We are totally impressed, touched and honored. Dave says it's outstanding and is flattered that Charlie is trying his paw at writing Haik-woo; Zim thinks it's totally cool; and Amber says that we must do something to show Charlie how deeply we cherish this Haik-woo and his friendship. The choice seems clear to me - and I think it was Holly who inspired it with a comment to Charlie. She said he could be "a Siberian in Lab fur, just like Dave is always confused with being a LAB in Siberian fur!!" Exactly. Only there's no confusion -- Dave IS a Lab in a Sibe suit. Ha roo roo roo! (Just kidding, Dave.)
So... by the powers vested in me as the Supreme Commander of the Army of Four and the Dean of the Stormy Zoluschka Kryschtal School of Siberian Studies ... I hereby declare Charlie the Big Dog to be an honorary Siberian Husky! Dave has marked the occasion (not that kind of marking!) by writing a Haik-woo of his own:
Charlie the Big Dog: Honorary Sibe!
Also, from this day forward, Charlie is an auxiliary member of the Army of Four!
Treats for everyone!
Tail wags,
Stormy
Supreme CDR, Ao4
We love you, Charlie, we'll miss you, but one day we will meet again. Greg, Brooke and Opy, may your memories comfort you, may time heal your wounds, and until you see Charlie again, healthy and whole, may you always feel his love.
The Army of Four and our mom
WOW!
ReplyDeleteHugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Such a lovely tribute xxx
ReplyDeleteCharlie's passing was the first news we read this morning. It is very sad news!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute. Charlie will be missed by so many.
ReplyDeleteRoxie, Sammy & Andy
We can't think of a better tribute.
ReplyDeleteSteve and Kat
it was nice reading something cool from the past.
ReplyDeleteRest well BYD (Big yellow dog)
Simcha
hi stormy!
ReplyDeleteoh it is so nice to meet you.
thank you for the birthday wishes today.
you made our day!
what a beautiful tribute to your friend charlie. we are so sorry for your loss.
xoxox
m & e
Mommy didn't know Charlie, but her eyes are leaking after reading your wonderful tribute.
ReplyDeleteHe was a very loved fur child!
Smiley Tears!
Dory
Beautiful post. I didn't even know Charlie, but this made we get all teary eyed. Beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeleteCharlie was a great friend!
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with Greg, Broke and Opy.
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Beautiful tribute.. I didn't know Charlie but feel the love for him going around today.. He was special..
ReplyDeleteHugs GJ xx
We are so sad about Charlie. He was such a special boy. And, what a wonderful way to remember him, from that old post. Brings back memories for sure, and lots of tears.
ReplyDeleteHolly
What a beautiful tribute to Charlie. We didn't know him but we are thinking of his furiends and family today.
ReplyDeletea wonderful tribute - my J was too upset to write anything today although she put a wee side bar thingme on, to honour sweet Charlie.
ReplyDeleteShe said to bark to you all.........
when she hugged him in person in April on her visit, she whispered in Chucksie's ear.......this Hug is From Me, Jeannie, but it is also on behalf of all the DWBers who love you so much.
She may have taken her duties too far perhaps, but she said Charlie was possibly the huggiest boy, apart from me of course.
And while she was away, Charlie was my stand in for hugs.........
Run free sweetest Charlie........Run free.
Sunshine bringer boy.
lotsaluv, Marv........xxxxx and Jeannie xxxxxxxxxxx
w00fs, an excellent tribute to our friend...
ReplyDeleteb safe,
~rocky~
Pawsome tribute...we're down in the dumps here thinking about Charlie. So, so sad.
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent tribute and thanks for taking us back to that special post.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful tribute. Mum knew Charlie personally and is so very sad about this news.
ReplyDeleteHuffle Mawson
That was so nice. I hope it brings comfort to the family.
ReplyDeletePainter Pack
Hey Ao4,
ReplyDeleteA GReat tribute and well deserved. The founder father has passed on and the entire DWB community echoes you sentiments. It was shocking and sorrowful news. Thanks for bringing such a fitting post to the day.
- TBH&K
That was a beautiful tribute to a beautiful boy. We are so sad to hear of his passing. Run free, sweet Charlie.
ReplyDeleteThe OP Pack
We are so sorry to hear about Charlie. That was a very beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeleteMochi and Mommy
Dear Stormy & the whole A04 pack, that was beawootiful! What a great way to honor a great dog!
ReplyDeleteWoos & a-roos,
Star & Jack a-roo
WOO. That was a furry special tribute to Charlie. Kayla and Maebe
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute, guys!
ReplyDeleteCharlie will be missed for a long time to come!
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
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ReplyDeleteOh that is so sweet... You are making mom leak...
ReplyDeleteBig Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
What a great tribute - we unfortunately didnt know charlie - but we are sending bully hug vibes to his family
ReplyDeleteWoodrow, Sweetie & MJ