Spot, Bush's Dog Has Died

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[cajuncooker]

Statement by the Press Secretary

February 21, 2004

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

The President and Mrs. Bush and the entire Bush family are deeply saddened by the passing of Spot. A loyal and loving companion, Spot was a beloved member of the Bush family for nearly 15 years. She will be missed.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Thanks, Meg.

[Howlin]

You'll be surprised how long it will take.

((((HUGS))))))

[gitmo]

I'm sad.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Thank you, Cathryn - you too.

[Howlin]

Do NOT read the Jimmy Stewart poem then!!

[Howlin]

You, too, Tim!

[BigSkyFreeper]

I remember Jimmy Stewart read that entire poem on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Like many of his poems, they were funny and sad at the same time.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

: (

Thank you for the hugs, Howlin. Boy, I can really relate to the Bush family right now.

[WaterDragon]

This is sad news. My heart goes out to Dubya and Laura and their daughters.

[Howlin]

Me, too! I cried for an hour!

[EnnisExile]

I am so sorry to read about the loss of your dog on Wednesday and also, of course, the death of Spot. I vividly recall my own anguish when my beloved Brunna died on 14 Dec 2001. A FReeper started a thread called "Welcome at Rainbow Bridge (A Tribute to Brunna)" which was such a great source of consolation I recommend you read it. I don't know how to post a link.

Perhaps its a bit gruesome but I keep Brunna's ashes close and they'll be going with me when I go. I miss him every day. Sure it gets easier in some ways but in other ways it just doesn't.

I have two new dogs now but I still grieve. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your grief.

[MEG33]

Beautiful dog,Aeronaut.

[ohioWfan]

I hadn't seen those.

Thanks for posting them.

[mountaineer]

My sympathies. It's been several years since my Scottie died, and I still miss her.

I really question the humanity of a person who can't appreciate a dog.

[Salamander]

I know I've eventually a buried a piece of myself with every dog I've owned.
Still, I always "give my heart to (another) dog to tear"....happily.
Can't see myself living without one...or three...or four....:)

[Neets]

Oh don't I know THAT!!!

I am seriously considering getting a play-mate for my DaisyDog...

...she's just about 1 yr and 2 months but I think a companion is something she needs and would surely like.

[BigSkyFreeper]

You're very welcome ohioWfan. :)

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I will look for the thread. Chad was the first one to tell me about the Rainbow Bridge poem, so I'm aware of it...it's very comforting, thank you. It's nice to imagine him whole again, playing with his friends (he loved other dogs). It's one of the few things that gives me any relief.

[Aeronaut]

Thank you all. He's very mellow (unless you try to come in my house).

[Chummy]

Our family's condolences are extended to the Bush family on the loss of their beloved little dog, Spot.