Rory has passed away.

[JMCKUSICK]

I am so overwhelmed with gratitude that you all gave me the opportunity to go and say thank you, to share how important he was in my life, to be able to hold his hand, to hug him, and to say Good bye while he could hear me.
That you gave me the opportunity to create truly magical, final memories has me weeping in gratitude, to be given the opportunity to pay homage to my best friend to do everything in my very best capacity, personally, not some guilt ridden long distance wish i could've been there thing.
You helped me be there for him when he needed and wanted it most, you helped me see his easy smile, one of his last laughs, to see him at his very best, instead of at his worst.
You are God, You are Miracles, You offer such Grace, You offer such Empathy, You give such Love.
On behalf of all of us that You bless so selflessly every day DU,
Thank You.
Love, John

[SheltieLover]

1. I am so glad you had such a dear friend & that you had such a meaningful visit together

I am here for you if you need to chat.

[JMCKUSICK]

5. Thank you SheltieLover, I appreciate that.

[SheltieLover]

8. Ty, John. I appreciate you, too.

[Nanuke]

2. I am sad for you over your loss of Rory. You brought him great joy in his final days. May he RIP.

[JMCKUSICK]

6. Thank you Nanuke,

You are a miracle and then some.

[Deep State Witch]

3. I'm So Sorry

He knows that he was loved. Hail the Traveler! May he go forth shining!

[JMCKUSICK]

18. Hear hear,

He certainly shines bright all the time he was here.

[samplegirl]

47. So sorry on the loss

of your dear friend.

[Dear_Prudence]

4. My condolences.

I am glad you were able to say goodbye. I am so sorry for your loss.

[JMCKUSICK]

19. Thank you Dear_Prudence

[Diamond_Dog]

7. I am so sorry JM

As was stated above, I am glad you were able to be with him in his last hours and say goodbye.

Wishing you Peace and Strength.

[JMCKUSICK]

20. Thank you Diamond_Dog

It was truly magical

[debm55]

9. I am so sorry, John. May the memories of Rory forever be a blessing to you,

[JMCKUSICK]

21. Thank you Debbie you e been so sweet.

[Grim Chieftain]

10. So very sorry for your loss, John

I hope you find comfort in the memories you both shared.

[JMCKUSICK]

22. They are very special Grim Chieftain, and I treasure them all.

[sinkingfeeling]

11. My condolences on the loss of your friend.

[Scrivener7]

12. I have no words. I am so sorry.

[JMCKUSICK]

23. Thank you Scrivener7,

It's what your heart says that matters.

[Clouds Passing]

13. I'm sorry for your loss JM. Rory...

[JMCKUSICK]

24. Thank you Clouds Passing,

[sdfernando]

14. I'm so sorry JM

I know you will cherish those final memories. It was a gift to both of you that you could be there!

Peace to both of you

[JMCKUSICK]

27. Very true and yes, every moment was cherished.

[Danmel]

15. I'm so sorry for your loss

May sweet memories of your beloved friend bring you comfort and peace.

[JMCKUSICK]

32. Thank you Danmel, they surely will.

[Ziggysmom]

16. May his memory be a blessing to you.

I am so sorry for your loss.

[JMCKUSICK]

33. Thank you Ziggysmom

[cate94]

17. I'm so sorry for your loss

it was good that you were able to say your goodbyes.

[JMCKUSICK]

34. It really has helped with closure, thank you Cate94

[Maraya1969]

25. Rory was lucky to have you; and you he. Thank you for your expression of gratitude

[JMCKUSICK]

35. You all were such a big part of his "Last Miracle".

[Dorothy V]

26. My Condolences

Rory and you were so blessed to have each other. Those blessings continue and will touch you every day for the rest of your life.
Love never ends.

[JMCKUSICK]

36. Thank you Dorothy V,

Glad to see you.

[Niagara]

28. Rest in Paradise, Rory

[JMCKUSICK]

37. He surely deserves to Niagara. Thank you.

[biophile]

29. Wishing you peace, John.

You were a champion friend to Rory. Take care of yourself now.

[JMCKUSICK]

38. Thank you Biophile

I have mountains of treasured memories that will walk with me my remaining days.

[lapucelle]

30. I'm holding you in my heart tonight.

[JMCKUSICK]

39. Thank you Lapucelle 😭

[LoisB]

31. Oh, no. I am so sorry. He will live on in your heart and now in ours. I feel as if we knew him

too. May The Universe welcome him with open arms and may Rory have eternal peace.

[JMCKUSICK]

40. Thank you LoisB

You all have been such a rock for me, Thank you.

[wordstroken]

41. You and Rory were so blessed to have each other and to love with such infinite kindness and strength.

Now, as you build a strong foundation of new love and caring among our DU family, Rory will forever stay in your memory and in your heart.

And thank goodness you have Petunia and Cuddles to give you their special kind of up-close-and-personal comfort and warmth and love that only animals can give.
💕 💖

Love you, John

🦋 wordstroken

[JMCKUSICK]

45. Thank you so much for your important words Wordstroken,

To be reminded of the continuity of not just life, but the energies, the fulfillment of one promise creating new ones, etc...
Thank you and we love you too.

[niyad]

42. May he be at peace. Holding you in love and light.

[JMCKUSICK]

43. Thank you so much Niyad

[MustLoveBeagles]

44. I'm sorry for your loss

Rory sounded like a great companion. Cherish you memories of him.

[JMCKUSICK]

56. Thank you MustLoveBeagles,

He was.

[malaise]

46. Hugs

[JMCKUSICK]

57. Thank you Malaise.

[gademocrat7]

48. Condolences,JMCKUSICK

Sending you hugs and love on the loss of your dear Rory.

[JMCKUSICK]

58. Thank you Gademocrat47

[onethatcares]

49. deepest condolences

may all your memories be good

[JMCKUSICK]

61. They are, thank you so much Onethatcares.

[littlemissmartypants]

50. 💧❤️

[CrispyQ]

51. My sympathies on your loss.

[Deuxcents]

52. (((💐)))

[IbogaProject]

53. Rory has returned

That is how my Korean friend says they speak of this transition. And that their memorial style is to have an upbeat party in joyous celebration that the person would enjoy.

[pandr32]

54. So sad. I am sorry for your loss.

May you have wonderful memories enough to lift your spirits and lots of hugs from us all.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

55. My dear JMCKUSICK--I am so sorry to hear your sad news today.

How wonderful that you were there, that you had the chance to say goodbye, to laugh, to weep, to show your deep love. Please take care of yourself as you pass through this deep grief.

[marble falls]

59. Memories are blessings, too.

[JMCKUSICK]

62. I agree and I have plenty, including our last visit.

[mwmisses4289]

60. 🫂