Brett, I don't know how you and Patty found the strength to make that video but you did a fantastic job. In the few months I have known you and Fortis it has been obvious he was special, as all our buddies are, they each have something unique about them and Fortis was no different. I find it hard to come up with words to express my sorrow, you and Patty have my deepest sympathy, Rest In Peace Fortis, Spirit Gus and Dan 

Brett –

That video is absolutely beautiful… As I posted on your blog, the tears are flowing here in Maine for your big boy.   He was special…  A true Tripawd Hero for SURE.

Many, many hugs,

Tracy & Maggie

Brett and Pattie,

Oh God, I can't stop the tears.  I am sobbing right now.  Thank you so much for giving us a chance to get to know Fortis, he is truly a wonderful soul.  I am so sorry, I can't begin to imagine how you must be feeling.  I feel like I lost a friend today.

To my husband and I, you and Fortis have been a cornerstone to this special place.  We send our love to you and our prayers for Fortis. He has helped me to get over my fear of brindle colored dogs, and big scary looking ones at that.  It took but a moment for me to see in his eyes what a magnificent boy he is.  Thank you Fortis for gracing our lives.  To me and so many others, Fortis was truly one in a million.

Elizabeth, Warren, and Sammy

Oh, I'm so sorry to read this.  Fortis, our big brave hero.  What a beautiful tribute you made for him – it shows all the love you three shared. (and reminded me of what a trooper he was – all those disguises!)  We are weeping here today, and are sending comforting thoughts your way.  

Deepest condolences from everyone in our home.  He truly touched us all.

Sending big, Fortis sized hugs your way, and some Wheaten kisses too,

Holly, Zuzu and Susan

Wow! Man, I am absolutley soaked with tears! We would like to express the greatest sympathy to you two. Fortis and your family have been as huge and loved in this community as Fortis himself! Im sure that video shows the absolute minimum of the wonderful times and love and memories you all spent together, it is so joyfully obvious what a wonderful life you provided him, and it goes without saying that he is the biggest and best friend "you shall ever know". Love like this is immeasurable and indescribably special. It is good to know that your last moments together were comfortable, beautiful and peaceful, epecially as I try to ignore the day that it comes here. Thank you so much for your comments, help, and concern when I first came here; thank you for reaching out. You and your wife are in everyone's thoughts, hearts, and prayers. May God bless your sweethearted soul Fortis-boy. It hurts so bad how short their time is here, they are just borrowed angels…. -Ryan, Jennifer, Georgia, and Huckleberry-

"….Fly on my sweet-angel, fly on through the sky…Fly on my sweet angel, tommorow Im gonna be by your side….

-Jimmi Hendrix-

Brett and Pattie, I am so sorry to hear about Fortis.  He left us much too soon.  So many members of this website know exactly the pain the two of you are feeling right now.  I wish I could have met him.  Some of the things you wrote about him reminded me so much of our boy, Max.  Fortis was truly "a dog's dog."  He was a big boy with a bigger presence.  Our thoughts and sincerest condolences are with you.

Diane & John

Brett and Pattie,

Thank you so much for sharing your Fortis with us. What a truly magnificent and inspirational guy he was. And the compassion and time you showed to him and to all the people and dogs you have befriended here only serves to show that Fortis had excellent teachers. Many of us here have lost good friends like Fortis in the past, some distant and some recent, but all who have know without a doubt the deep hurt and the void in your hearts right now. But the love Fortis put in your hearts can never be taken away. There are just no words to express what I am feeling for you all right now, but know that this family is behind you and here for you in any way we can possibly be.

Rest in peace dear Fortis..