We had our house party for Randy Tyree today. After it was over, my mother was leaving the garage and my aged dog, Kennedy (I name all my dogs after Democrats), got under her tire. Randy was still there. My mother called me and by the time I got back to the house, he was gone.
His fur and fluids were on the driveway (My mother insisted on taking him to the vet to be sure) when we left. Randy was still there and when we got back, sans Kennedy, who is being cremated, Randy had cleaned up the drive way. I doubt Timmy would have done the same.
To Kennedy, named for a fine Democrat, overseer of my family and all around great dog. He will be missed.
And a very special THANK YOU to Randy Tyree for staying with my mother, offering comfort and cleaning up a mess I was not looking forward to cleaning up. Vote for Randy.
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What a story. First, I'm
What a story. First, I'm sorry about your dog Kennedy and sorry for your loss. Second, I'm sorry for your Mom, who must feel as awful as you about what happened.
And I don't know what Shurf Tim or anyone else might have done, but Tyree strikes me as the kind of guy who would do just what he did.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about Kennedy. It was very nice of Randy to do what he did. It definitely shows his compassionate nature. Few others in his situation would have done the same.
Sorry about your dog
Not to trivialize this, but I must say this is one of the most unusual candidate endorsements I've seen in a while.
Brian A.
I'd rather be cycling.
My sincerest condolences on
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved pet. What a horrible ordeal for all.
Very Sorry
I'm very sorry to hear about your dog. I know that pets are members of the family and I nearly cried when I read your story.
I wish there were something I could do to make you feel better.
Take care,
SaveTN
My condolences to your
My condolences to your family over this situation. When I was 7 I watched my dog get ran over in the street too. Pets are just as much family members as anyone else.
My condolences on this sad
My condolences on this sad incident. It's also sad you chose to make a political statement with the unfortunate happening.
Shame on you Ralphie
"It's also sad you chose to make a political statement with the unfortunate happening."
I have known Randy for 28 years. I am sure he did this out of the kindness of his heart, and he would probably rather not to make it a political topic. I hope you sleep well at night.
Condolenses for your deceased pet
It is sad about your dog but Ralphie shouldn't be surprised you made a political point out of it. When someone only names their dogs after Democrats (or Republicans), obviously everything is political.
I find it amusing that the Randy Tyree so hated by the pot smoking hippies in the 70's is now garnering so much liberal support. But we all change. Hopefully for the better.
Tyree and the dog
The Tyree family loves animals. They have their own 13 year old dog. The only problem is that it hates my cat. Write in AJ! Stacey
To Knoxquerious:
My comments are directed to Tallgirl, not RT. I commend RT for what he did. I thought the "I wonder what Timmy would have done" comment was uncalled for. It's a story about her dog and a tragedy, why not just leave it at that?