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5:41 am
13 September 2009
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Brett and Patti,
I'm so sorry to hear that Fortis has lost his battle... 
I haven't been on Tripawds regularly... but then I saw the post about Fortis on my Facebook and it took me by surprise. I know how broken your hearts are right now... It's never easy to let them go... It never feels fair.
I will always remember reading about Fortis's adventures and seeing all the pictures of your adorable gentle giant... He was definitely loved and looked like he had such a wonderful life with you! For now there will be alot of tears and feelings of emptiness... Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...
Rest in peace sweet angle Fortis... and say hello to my golden angel up there.
Angel Jake and Wolfie's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
Brett and Patti,
It has taken me a couple of days to be able to write after hearing about the loss of Fortis...I am so, so sad. When my sister called me to tell me about it on Saturday morning, we both just wept together on the phone. I am so very sorry that you have lost your treasured friend and are suffering the intense, inconsolable sorrow that follows from this loss.
I loved, as everyone else did, your gorgeous, beautiful, gargantuan heart of gold, cloaked in a magnificent furry body. Fortis was an ambassador of hope for all our warriors living with cancer, an exemplar of courage and grace. And your unwavering and incomparable devotion to him was also a beacon for us. Thank you for sharing your treasure, Fortis with us. We loved every moment with him.
Your slideshow, although hard to get through, so absolutely depicted what a great warrior, gentle giant and kindered friend he was to you...how adored he was...how blessed you all were to have eachother.
Our hearts are broken with yours and intensely feel the loss of your precious, Fortis.
I pray that in time the precious memories of your Fortis will comfort you and allow you to remember him with a smile.
Rest in peace sweet Fortis.
Sending golden hugs,
Angel Honeygurl's pack
Dx Osteosarcoma 3/31/10. Amputation 7/21/10. Honey put up a valiant fight and lost her battle 9/22/10. Missing her and treasuring 9 years with our Honeygurl.
3:28 pm
27 September 2010
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Deepest condolences, words can not express my sorrow for Fortis' passing.
The quest for world domination continues on three legs. Comply minions!
http://ritables.....ipawds.com
Read about my big sister Shelli who just passed away to the lymphnode sarcoma
http://bellesgo.....press.com/
3:33 pm
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25 September 2009
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Hopalong Harley said:
Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. ~Theodor Seuss Geisel, attributed
Good one. We've added that to the Inspawrational Quotes topic. Thank you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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5:59 pm
5 September 2010
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Oh Brett and Patty,
Fortis was our inspiration and we were looking so much to meeting him along Townlake when Wyatt came to town. We marveled at his tenacity , we delighted in his antics and we hoped for him when the mets came. I am ever grateful for the advice you shared and for sharing his and your journey. I shall give Fortis the border collie release blessing, "that'll do brave and faithful Fortis"
Weeping with you,
Susan and Rachel and Zip
8:10 pm
14 June 2009
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So sorry for your pack's loss. Condolences from mine to yours.
YodasMom, aka GerrysMom
Yoda&Mom united: 9/5/06 …….… Yoda&Leg separated: 6/5/09……… Yoda&Leg reunited: 10/14/09 ……… ……………….………….………….……. Yoda&Mom NEVER separated! …………………….….……....….…… Though Spirit Yoda currently free-lances as a rabbit hunting instructor for tripawds nationwide
I don't even know what to say. My heart sank when I came to tripawds today and saw this topic. I wasn't even sure I wanted to open it, wasn't sure I could read it. Fortis has always been one of my favorites on here, something about hearing about his life and antics has hit close to home for me and touched me. While I always cry for those who've lost their furry ones on here, as I know the pain, I cry especially for Fortis today. I am so sorry for you loss.
Fortis, run free big guy. Keep my big guy company up there til we can see you all again!
Brett & Patti,
Today, coming here and seeing this post made me realize how short time here with our furry friends can be. Tears filled my eyes reading your post and watching the video.
So sorry for your loss. May Fortis run free at the Rainbow Bridge.
Chuy & Eleanor
Chuy, showing everyone that Tripawds do everything 3 times better than regular dogs!
8:21 pm
2 September 2010
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Brett and Pattie,
In the days after Indi left I received a message. I knew that her passing would set her free. What I was not prepared for, and what Indi showed me, was that her passing set me free, too.
Indi the Saint Bernard mix had her front left leg amputated on August 31, 2010. She crossed over the rainbow bridge on December 17, 2010, because of a spinal injury, not related to cancer.
Dear Brett and Patti,
You two came into my thoughts as I woke up this morning.
While I posted on Fortis' blog just after you let him go from this world, I want you to know you are still in my prayers. Sometimes the days that follow are the ones where the reality hits- I hope the stregnth Fortis brought to your lives can help you now, and in the days to come. remember how he loved you and how his presence here helped so very many pawrents and pups.
He will never, ever be forgotten.
Deborah
Mom to spirit JD and the quadpaws Serena and Maya
JD
One Tough Girl
(1999-2010)
-Diagnosed with osteosarcoma of her left front leg –
-Amputation July 23 2010 –
-The cancer didn't get her, but she is gone-
-She fought the cancer and loved life till bloat brought her down August 29th, 2010-
Now she watches over her mom and two new sisters, the Quad-Paws Serena and Maya
1:38 pm
5 February 2010
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Brett and Pattie,
I've waited these days to post something hoping that some grand, eloquent words would come to me. Words befitting Fortis. But I have nothing. Like all of the others, I have been crying with you. Fortis, and his stories, and his gorgeous pictures will be sorely missed.
You are in my prayers.
Leslie
11:27 pm
7 February 2010
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Darling Fortis, you will be missed.
Our deepest sympathies,
Mari & Mika
I can't say anything more than what the others have said - but to echo their common theme about how moving and loved Fortis - and your posts about Fortis - were. I am sending my sympathy.
3:02 pm
28 November 2009
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Brett and Pattie what a beautiful tribute to your gentle giant. I am not on the Tripawds site that much anymore however each time I did log on I always watched for your updates. My heart goes out to you both!!
I know that Fortis is swimming pain free now with a lot of wonderful Tripawd angels.
Thinking of you both!
Darlene (Angel Tehya's Mom)
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is breaking for you Please know you are in my prayers
Debra & Angel Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
