Captain Rivrdog, Master of M/V Lofoten Girl, regrets to announce the passing of a crew member, SFC Snowflake. Chief Snowflake was with the Captain and First Mate for the last 18 years. Chief Snowflake distinguished his Ship’s Feline rate by his steadfast service, unflappable even in the face of adverse shipboard environments, foreign ports, hostile creatures in other ports and the worst the sea could throw at him and his crew.
On behalf of the entire Crew, the Captain wishes a speedy placement in the Sailor’s Paradise for the Chief. The Crew misses you greatly.
A final salute, Shipmate. I’ll see you on the Other Side. You’ve already shipped over on my Eternal Crew.
See the archived post to know how much this cat meant to me. I think he saved my life recently.
He is forever in my heart.
That's too bad. Condolences on your loss, Rivr.
When we moved to where I live now, I lost our big Tiffany mix to a coyote, and my Russian Blue tom to a kidney infection within a short space. The Russian Blue was one of those rare cats that gets to be a "buddy cat", almost from when he was a kitten. Took me awhile to recover from the loss, so I know how you feel.
Posted by: Ironbear | July 02, 2004 at 15:42
My condolences, RD.
When you are able to think about a new shipmate, let me know. I have a very good resource for deserving candidates in your area.
Posted by: AnalogKid | June 30, 2004 at 11:03
sorry about snowflake, have lost cats to many times and it is always hard. maybe snowflake will meet some of my crew, brandey,toddey, alex,fatso and wimsey.
Posted by: defcon 1 | June 30, 2004 at 06:41
I'm sorry to hear Snowflake passed away, Rivrdog. He did his best to his last, and he's got a comfy cloud to lounge upon now.
As for the harp and the wings, he batted them away and opted for the catnip mouse instead...
--TwoDragons
Posted by: Denita TwoDragons | June 29, 2004 at 14:10
Dear Rivrdog - As the proud companion of two 18 year-olds, (you never "own" a cat ... they merely allow you to accompany them), I grieve along with you. I'm already seeing the beginnings of the long fade. Sail on little Snowflake. The best to you, sir, and the rest of your crew, Terry
Posted by: Terry Reynolds | June 29, 2004 at 08:22
Sorry to hear about that, RD. He had a good long run, sounds like he had an interesting life too.
Posted by: Mollbot | June 29, 2004 at 03:29
Sorry to hear about Snowflake. He was one of the most beautiful cats I had ever seen.I remember when you got him from Varie.(believe he was the last of the litter still living).
Posted by: donna & beam | June 29, 2004 at 00:06
Sorry to hear about Snowflake. He was one of the most beautiful cats I had ever seen.I remember when you got him from Varie.(believe he was the last of the litter still living).
Posted by: donna & beam | June 29, 2004 at 00:06
Fair Winds and Following Seas to your faithful feline. Good first mates are hard to find.
Posted by: Guy S. | June 28, 2004 at 23:32
Sorry you've lost such a fine companion.
Godspeed, little crewmate.
Posted by: Light & Dark | June 28, 2004 at 22:30
So sorry to learn of your loss. My oldest cat is 17, so this is truly a "feel your pain" moment for me. Some of us don't even have our children that long - before they leave home, that is.
Posted by: Indigo | June 28, 2004 at 21:06