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2010-03-08, 03:47 AM
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Kris Holm
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Vancouver BC
Age: 39
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My best friend and riding partner Brew, October 2003 - March 7, 2010
Hey,
Some of you know Brew or have at least seen a few clips of him in videos, so I thought I'd post this here. I am really, really, really sad to say that my best friend and most faithful riding partner, my dog Brew, passed away from Cancer today, in the arms of my wife Shannon and myself and with the help of the vet. This came on really quickly - we only learned about it last Monday. He had a wonderful last weekend. Yesterday we rode trials at the beach, and today we basically covered the most fun things we do together in one day - a ride on the North Shore, followed by a hike in the the alpine in the snow, and then not one but two trips to the beach. But today Brew's cancer made him completely unable to go to the bathroom, and it was clear his quality of life was decreasing really quickly. So we had to make a very hard choice, and he never made it home. He passed away filthy dirty and soaking wet, just like we know he would like it. Kris and Shannon. Last edited by danger_uni; 2010-03-08 at 03:53 AM. |
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2010-03-08, 03:50 AM
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.AND ruoy ni s'tI - 867
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Sorry to hear it, Kris. I got to ride with Brew a couple of times. He was a talented unicycle accompanist and a sweetheart of a pooch.
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2010-03-08, 04:12 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Victoria, Australia
Age: 45
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Sorry to hear that Kris.
Our old dog passed away last year, was with us 17 years, very sad that he is not around any more.
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2010-03-08, 04:17 AM
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Level 10 Biped
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: The Great Northwest
Age: 38
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 sorry manIt sounds like you shared some great years and last weekend with him. A lot to cherish there. Regards, Z |
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2010-03-08, 04:31 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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I am literally in tears after reading about your loss Kris. I am heartened and so happy knowing that Brew had such a wonderful, charmed life with so much love and devotion from his family.
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2010-03-08, 05:03 AM
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Igloo ceiling
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Ashland, Oregon, USA
Age: 46
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Kris,
Putting my own dog down was the hardest decision I've ever had to make. Although it felt like a betrayal, I know it was the right thing to do. You did the best thing you could have done, today and during the past 7 years. My condolences. Geoff
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2010-03-08, 09:36 PM
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Treehouse Muni Rider
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Holy smokes, that is terribly sad news Kris. I wish you guys well through this hard time.
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2010-03-09, 12:12 AM
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Giraffe Riding Fool
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sheridan, Indiana
Age: 46
Posts: 318
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It looks like Brew had the best possible buddy. Sorry for your loss.
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2010-03-09, 02:35 AM
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Unicyclist, Linux Geek, & swell guy
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North America, Earth, Sol System
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Sounds like he had a heck of a life
 So sorry it had to end this way
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2010-03-09, 02:39 AM
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phlhatt
Join Date: Jan 2009
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You gave him the best life possible, and I think that's all you can do.
Losing a pet is one of the worst feelings possible, and I will think of Brew when I ride tomorrow!
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2010-03-09, 05:49 AM
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Rolling or nothing.
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Dam it
That really sucks Kris.I have two dogs and love them unconditionally. I dread the day they'll pass on... All the best.
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2010-03-09, 07:54 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Placerville, CA
Age: 55
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From another dog lover.. sorry about your loss. They give us SO much and ask so little in return. Man he must had fun chasing and leading you on your rides. My dog in North Carolina loved our hikes.
One day he was running around the way dogs do in the woods. Jumping here, racing there. Anyway there was this creek completely choked with leaves. He thought it was solid and aimed for the middle to then jump to the other side... yep all the way in over his head! The look on his face as he was going down was priceless. It's not often a dog looks that startled ,or embarrassed when he climbed out soaked in smelly rotten leaf water. Anyway thanks for sharing about Brew. The loss of a cherished pet is never easy |
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2010-03-09, 08:24 AM
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An)-On Juncher
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Denmark, Ollerup
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so sad about hearing it :'(
I've always enjoyed watching your videos especially that clip where Brew is pull gliding with you.. Ever since I saw that clip first time I've wanted a dog like your dog. RIP Brew
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2010-03-09, 10:36 PM
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Roland Hope School of Unicycling
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Long Bennington, Lincolnshire, England.
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. None of us is ever as happy as a happy dog. Sounds like Brew was a happy dog. Cherish that.
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2010-03-10, 01:28 AM
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Unicycle Daze - Rob Campbell
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Bremerton, WA
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Really sorry to hear that man.
Its nice he got to have a good last weekend. Life is short, enjoy it while you can.
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