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JMCKUSICK

(4,740 posts)
Fri Nov 28, 2025, 12:35 PM Friday

Rory has passed away. [View all]

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

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Rory has passed away. [View all] JMCKUSICK Friday OP
I am so glad you had such a dear friend & that you had such a meaningful visit together SheltieLover Friday #1
Thank you SheltieLover, I appreciate that. JMCKUSICK Friday #5
Ty, John. I appreciate you, too. SheltieLover Friday #8
I am sad for you over your loss of Rory. You brought him great joy in his final days. May he RIP. Nanuke Friday #2
Thank you Nanuke, JMCKUSICK Friday #6
I'm So Sorry Deep State Witch Friday #3
Hear hear, JMCKUSICK Friday #18
So sorry on the loss samplegirl Saturday #47
My condolences. Dear_Prudence Friday #4
Thank you Dear_Prudence JMCKUSICK Friday #19
I am so sorry JM Diamond_Dog Friday #7
Thank you Diamond_Dog JMCKUSICK Friday #20
I am so sorry, John. May the memories of Rory forever be a blessing to you, debm55 Friday #9
Thank you Debbie you e been so sweet. JMCKUSICK Friday #21
So very sorry for your loss, John Grim Chieftain Friday #10
They are very special Grim Chieftain, and I treasure them all. JMCKUSICK Friday #22
My condolences on the loss of your friend. sinkingfeeling Friday #11
I have no words. I am so sorry. Scrivener7 Friday #12
Thank you Scrivener7, JMCKUSICK Friday #23
I'm sorry for your loss JM. Rory... Clouds Passing Friday #13
Thank you Clouds Passing, JMCKUSICK Friday #24
I'm so sorry JM sdfernando Friday #14
Very true and yes, every moment was cherished. JMCKUSICK Friday #27
I'm so sorry for your loss Danmel Friday #15
Thank you Danmel, they surely will. JMCKUSICK Friday #32
May his memory be a blessing to you. Ziggysmom Friday #16
Thank you Ziggysmom JMCKUSICK Friday #33
I'm so sorry for your loss cate94 Friday #17
It really has helped with closure, thank you Cate94 JMCKUSICK Friday #34
Rory was lucky to have you; and you he. Thank you for your expression of gratitude Maraya1969 Friday #25
You all were such a big part of his "Last Miracle". JMCKUSICK Friday #35
My Condolences Dorothy V Friday #26
Thank you Dorothy V, JMCKUSICK Friday #36
Rest in Paradise, Rory Niagara Friday #28
He surely deserves to Niagara. Thank you. JMCKUSICK Friday #37
Wishing you peace, John. biophile Friday #29
Thank you Biophile JMCKUSICK Friday #38
I'm holding you in my heart tonight. lapucelle Friday #30
Thank you Lapucelle 😭 JMCKUSICK Friday #39
Oh, no. I am so sorry. He will live on in your heart and now in ours. I feel as if we knew him LoisB Friday #31
Thank you LoisB JMCKUSICK Friday #40
You and Rory were so blessed to have each other and to love with such infinite kindness and strength. wordstroken Friday #41
Thank you so much for your important words Wordstroken, JMCKUSICK Saturday #45
May he be at peace. Holding you in love and light. niyad Friday #42
Thank you so much Niyad JMCKUSICK Friday #43
I'm sorry for your loss MustLoveBeagles Friday #44
Thank you MustLoveBeagles, JMCKUSICK Saturday #56
Hugs malaise Saturday #46
Thank you Malaise. JMCKUSICK Saturday #57
Condolences,JMCKUSICK gademocrat7 Saturday #48
Thank you Gademocrat47 JMCKUSICK Saturday #58
deepest condolences onethatcares Saturday #49
They are, thank you so much Onethatcares. JMCKUSICK Saturday #61
💧❤️ littlemissmartypants Saturday #50
My sympathies on your loss. CrispyQ Saturday #51
(((💐))) Deuxcents Saturday #52
Rory has returned IbogaProject Saturday #53
So sad. I am sorry for your loss. pandr32 Saturday #54
My dear JMCKUSICK--I am so sorry to hear your sad news today. CaliforniaPeggy Saturday #55
Memories are blessings, too. marble falls Saturday #59
I agree and I have plenty, including our last visit. JMCKUSICK Saturday #62
🫂 mwmisses4289 Saturday #60
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