We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:54:55 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Name Muffy - call the roll. hzzz. name Whiskey... name Whiskey... name Whiskey... hzzz. big-tribble-with-legs strike name Whiskey from watch list. hzzz. He got his name because he was a licker. And he enjoyed his work. We told people he was a Jack Daniel's terrier. SGT Whiskey, member of the Exterior Guard with additional duties as Toe-Licker-In-Chief has passed to "Piddler's Green," the Rest Stop next to Fiddler's Green where Furry People go to await the arrival of their follicly-challenged hy'umans. He's in good company, preceded there by Sebastian, Little Guy, and Mickey. The Oklahoma Canine Cohort has completely passed... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html Sun, 19 Mar 2006 23:45:01 -0600 Absent comrades... *raises glass* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42758 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42758 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:59:58 -0600 John & Beth - So, so sorry about losing Whiskey. *hugs* to you both! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42755 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42755 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:10:18 -0600 Curly, Punkin, Nikki and Sandy are providing escort, tails high and waving. Hugs to SWWBO and you at this time. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42752 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42752 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:32:10 -0600 The Rainbow Bridge Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown... ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42745 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42745 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:44:20 -0600 Ah, John. Sorry to hear about this. Sarge has undoubtedly received an immediate welcoming south end sniff from Mzirand, a Rhodesian Ridgeback friend of mine - they and all the others should have a fine old time until we all meet again. My condolences. Never easy, 'tis it? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42743 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42743 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:27:48 -0600 Damn. Just Damn. I'm sorry John, SWWBO. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42729 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42729 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:58:39 -0600 When Whiskey gets to the Green, there will be two who will show him where the squirrels are slowest and the digging the softest. Boots and Saddles always *did* travel together and they had an affinity for the military folk... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42724 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42724 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 07:34:02 -0600 Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North, The birth-place of Valour, the country of worth! Wherever I wander, wherever I rove, The hills of the Highlands for ever I love. Farewell to the mountains, high-cover'd with snow, Farewell to the straths and green vallies below. Farewell to the forests and wild-hanging woods, Farewell to the torrents and loud-pouring floods! My heart's in the Highlands, my heart is not here, My heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer; Chasing the wild-deer, and following the roe - My heart's in the Highlands, wherever I go! Sorry for your loss. ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42719 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42719 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:29:45 -0600 Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North, The birth-place of Valour, the country of worth! Wherever I wander, wherever I rove, The hills of the Highlands for ever I love. Farewell to the mountains, high-cover'd with snow, Farewell to the straths and green vallies below. Farewell to the forests and wild-hanging woods, Farewell to the torrents and loud-pouring floods! My heart's in the Highlands, my heart is not here, My heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer; Chasing the wild-deer, and following the roe - My heart's in the Highlands, wherever I go! Sorry for your loss. ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42718 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42718 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:29:32 -0600 Only the Love of God is ahead of the love between a man and his dog. God bless this relationship. They say when you go to heaven you can ask for everything back, I will ask for all my dogs, you can bet on that. Raymond B www.voteswagon.com http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42716 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42716 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:15:45 -0600 Condolences to John and Mrs Arggghh. I can't even bear to think of losing my best buddy, Buddy. Happy hunting, Sgt Whiskey. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42714 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42714 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:46:53 -0600 Sorry about Sgt. Whiskey's passing. He will wait for you at Rainbow Bridge. Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42713 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42713 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 15:59:03 -0600 I'll raise a glass for him tonight. We lost Buddy just before Thanksgiving and I still miss him, especially when something strikes a nerve. Probably always will. I don't really care about the squirrels in the yard, but I shoo them away in his memory nonetheless. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42711 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42711 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 15:23:31 -0600 Another friend awaits you at Piddler's Green... and until the day we arrive to take them the next step, I hope Whiskey has fun playing with Spike, Binty-La, Ranger, Ginger, Mike, Kate, Duncan, and Hannah... they await me; all our lives are graced by our companions and I truly believe we will be with them again on the flip side. A toast to Whiskey! prost.... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42709 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42709 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 14:57:02 -0600 Nothing is quite as painful as realizing that something or someone that loved you is gone. Some few people and a great many dogs, so said a wonderful writer, are in heaven. Dogs only want to be part of your pack and they are the best buddies you'll find. So sorry for your loss. Dan Patterson http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42707 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42707 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 13:04:32 -0600 A big juicy T bone waiting for him. Godspeed and may there be squirrels to chase and holes ready to dig, with big pastures and sunny skies. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42705 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42705 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 10:48:58 -0600 I'm so sorry, I know this has to be hard http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42704 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42704 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 07:53:24 -0600 My condolences for your loss. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42702 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42702 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 23:57:17 -0600 my condolences to you and your SWWBO http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42700 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42700 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 23:07:38 -0600 dang it. I'm so sorry to hear about Whiskey. I know how much your 4-leggeds mean to you guys. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42699 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42699 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 22:24:55 -0600 He ain't gone. He's doing forward recon. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42698 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42698 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:18:40 -0600 I am so sorry. Losing a family member - be it 2 legged or 4 legged - is tough. - hfs http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42697 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42697 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:54:24 -0600 May he rest in peace, and may you cherish the memory of his presence in your lives. My deepest sympathies and condolences to both of you. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42694 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42694 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:50:59 -0600 I'm so sorry, John and Beth. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42693 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42693 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:32:13 -0600 Shite. Poor li'l fella. I'll raise a toast tonight. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42692 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42692 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:30:05 -0600 Sorry to hear about Whisky. I know he's enjoying an eternity of ball and squirrel chasing already! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42691 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42691 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:28:40 -0600 Having recently encountered the effects of entropy myself, you and Beth have my deepest condolences for your sorrow. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42688 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42688 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:13:03 -0600 So sorry to hear about your loss. Condolences to & you SWWBO. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42685 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42685 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 19:21:32 -0600 Damned shame John. Sorry. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42682 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42682 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:50:04 -0600 Comrade, Cheers... there's nothing so sad as the loss of a child or a dog. Both have that simple love and affection that forgives all and accepts all. I've seen both in my day, and both are hard to take. The nice thing, though, is that they'll be waiting for you when you get around to showing up, and it'll be like ya never left. Here's a whiskey to you, and a bravo zulu to the one tnat's got his PCS stamped. Respects, AW1 Tim http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42680 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42680 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:47:21 -0600 *raises glass* To Whiskey... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42677 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42677 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:08:14 -0600 I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences and warm hugs to all of you. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42676 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sgt_whiskey.html#comment-42676 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 17:52:16 -0600