| Doug Cook - CLICK HERE for the Pet Manual Forum Home Page |
| Linda Morrow |
I want to thank all of you who sent your kind wishes and support during
the most difficult time of my life.
Dave asked:
>What took him Bob? He was one tough
>bird! Regardless of what others may think
>of him IMO he was a patriot and a good >man.
Doug was diagnosed with MS soon after I met him, almost 12 years ago.
He lived with pain virtually everyday. Sometimes the pain was so severe
that it brought tears to his eyes. He never pitied himself and he
always took care of his animals and was kind, supportive and tender to
me.
We became even more of a team when we started working together. We
could communicate without talking, covered each other's backs, and
became even closer as a result.
Last year, Doug went to the emergency room, first time he'd seen a
doctor since being diagnosed with MS. He thought he was having an
anxiety attack. they told him he was in heart failure. The doctors
scheduled a quadruple bypass. That morning in April, we had an ice
storm. It was treacherous driving to the hospital. Doug and I went to
a room for him to get undressed. He told me he wasn't going to go
through with it, said he wouldn't make it through surgery. He felt that
strongly, and being Doug, remained true to his convictions.
I knew then that I would have to prepare for the inevitable, but I just
thought we'd have a few more years together. I guess I believed it
because of how strong he was with his MS. One time when his, once
beautiful, strong legs had shriveled to toothpicks, the just gave out on
him. He duct taped his knees and then wrapped ace bandages around them.
The show always went on.
He loved me so, I knew it because there was NEVER a single day that he
didn't tell me. He always complimented me and taught me more than any
other person. He would rub my legs at night and always made sure my
coffee was ready to brew in the AM, even though he never touched the
stuff. He wrote notes to me and always made me laugh. He was my best
friend and finding him lifeless is something I cannot get out of my
mind.
Trying to explain his death to the birds has left me clueless. I am a
good teacher, but don't know how to stop the calls to him and explain
that he won't be coming home again.
What has comforted me is the huge amount of support I have gotten. I
have ccp'd an e-mail from someone I have never met. Doug made a
difference and an impact in many lives and I will never forget him. I
now focus on moving back south, it was his bigest fear that he would
pass on before he got us out of this frozen tundra that we both hated.
His best friend, Larry Allen Dean, came here as soon as I called and so
did Doug's sister. They have helped me with all the things that were
just too difficult for me.
Doug had a tatoo put on his arm that said "Take me back to Texas" It
had the state flag on it and it was his last will and testament. His
ashes will soon be flying free there and I expect he is soaring with the
eagles and, again, swimming with the dolphins.
I will love him forever and will always be thankful for the love he gave
to me.
Never be ashamed to express your love, life is far too short to not let
that special person know just how much they mean to you.
Linda
Linda,
Thank you for letting me know about Doug. I know this has been a hard
time for you and I appreciate you taking the time to write.
I met Doug in South Dakota when I was 19. My first ever job with animals
was cleaning decks, pools and filters at Marine Life and I still
remember the looks I got from the sea lions when Doug handed me a hose
and left me alone that first day. I also remember the looks I got from
Doug and Tim Binder when I finally emerged, bruised and soaked, and
asked what was next. They thought it was pretty funny, leaving me alone
with that rowdy bunch, but I stuck with it and because of Doug I got to
see and do things that most people can only imagine.
The time I spent with Doug in South Dakota and later, in Texas, if
nothing else, provided me with a rich store of tales to tell. I will
miss him. I know that at times he rubbed people the wrong way and could
be a little on the uncouth side, but I have nothing but respect and fond
memories of the time we spent together.
For better or worse, Doug Cook was one of the most influential people in
my life.
I wish you the best, and I'm not sure what I can do, but feel free to
contact me.
|
|
|
| Michael G Dobbins |
Thank you, Linda, for Doug's last story. I send to you kind wishes and good
memories of Doug on the internet. I have been a regular lurker of R.P.B for
more than 10 years and I always looked for Doug's posts. Even if I didn't
have time for anything else I would scan the headers looking for for him. I
enjoyed his wit, no nonsense approach, and his solid experienced backed
advice. Your description of his diffuculties makes me appreciate him even
more. Even though I never met him in person, I feel a real loss. With a
heavy heart, I say he is missed. Thank you.
mike
Linda Morrow wrote:
> I want to thank all of you who sent your kind wishes and support
> during the most difficult time of my life.
>
> Dave asked:
>
>> What took him Bob? He was one tough
>> bird! Regardless of what others may think
>> of him IMO he was a patriot and a good >man.
>
> Doug was diagnosed with MS soon after I met him, almost 12 years ago.
> He lived with pain virtually everyday. Sometimes the pain was so
> severe that it brought tears to his eyes. He never pitied himself
> and he always took care of his animals and was kind, supportive and
> tender to me.
>
> We became even more of a team when we started working together. We
> could communicate without talking, covered each other's backs, and
> became even closer as a result.
>
> Last year, Doug went to the emergency room, first time he'd seen a
> doctor since being diagnosed with MS. He thought he was having an
> anxiety attack. they told him he was in heart failure. The doctors
> scheduled a quadruple bypass. That morning in April, we had an ice
> storm. It was treacherous driving to the hospital. Doug and I went
> to a room for him to get undressed. He told me he wasn't going to go
> through with it, said he wouldn't make it through surgery. He felt
> that strongly, and being Doug, remained true to his convictions.
>
> I knew then that I would have to prepare for the inevitable, but I
> just thought we'd have a few more years together. I guess I
> believed it because of how strong he was with his MS. One time when
> his, once beautiful, strong legs had shriveled to toothpicks, the
> just gave out on him. He duct taped his knees and then wrapped ace
> bandages around them. The show always went on.
>
> He loved me so, I knew it because there was NEVER a single day that he
> didn't tell me. He always complimented me and taught me more than any
> other person. He would rub my legs at night and always made sure my
> coffee was ready to brew in the AM, even though he never touched the
> stuff. He wrote notes to me and always made me laugh. He was my best
> friend and finding him lifeless is something I cannot get out of my
> mind.
>
> Trying to explain his death to the birds has left me clueless. I am a
> good teacher, but don't know how to stop the calls to him and explain
> that he won't be coming home again.
>
> What has comforted me is the huge amount of support I have gotten. I
> have ccp'd an e-mail from someone I have never met. Doug made a
> difference and an impact in many lives and I will never forget him. I
> now focus on moving back south, it was his bigest fear that he would
> pass on before he got us out of this frozen tundra that we both hated.
> His best friend, Larry Allen Dean, came here as soon as I called and
> so did Doug's sister. They have helped me with all the things that
> were just too difficult for me.
>
> Doug had a tatoo put on his arm that said "Take me back to Texas" It
> had the state flag on it and it was his last will and testament. His
> ashes will soon be flying free there and I expect he is soaring with
> the eagles and, again, swimming with the dolphins.
>
> I will love him forever and will always be thankful for the love he
> gave to me.
>
> Never be ashamed to express your love, life is far too short to not
> let that special person know just how much they mean to you.
>
> Linda
>
> Linda,
> Thank you for letting me know about Doug. I know this has been a hard
> time for you and I appreciate you taking the time to write.
>
> I met Doug in South Dakota when I was 19. My first ever job with
> animals was cleaning decks, pools and filters at Marine Life and I
> still remember the looks I got from the sea lions when Doug handed me
> a hose and left me alone that first day. I also remember the looks I
> got from Doug and Tim Binder when I finally emerged, bruised and
> soaked, and asked what was next. They thought it was pretty funny,
> leaving me alone with that rowdy bunch, but I stuck with it and
> because of Doug I got to see and do things that most people can only
> imagine.
>
> The time I spent with Doug in South Dakota and later, in Texas, if
> nothing else, provided me with a rich store of tales to tell. I will
> miss him. I know that at times he rubbed people the wrong way and
> could be a little on the uncouth side, but I have nothing but respect
> and fond memories of the time we spent together.
>
> For better or worse, Doug Cook was one of the most influential people
> in my life.
> I wish you the best, and I'm not sure what I can do, but feel free to
> contact me.
|
|
|
| Dave Sibbett |
Xref: 127.0.0.1 rec.pets.birds:200667
Linda,
Thank you for letting the group know what took Doug. It must have been the
most difficult post you ever made. I know what Doug must have gone thru with
the heart stuff as I'm going down that road now. I had a massive attack in
96 and now the heart has developed rhythm problems in addition to congestive
failure. In November I had a defibrillator implanted and Doug was right
surgery in that area take's alot out of you. But unlike Doug I was to
chicken not to take the chance(heart was stoppped twice during the
proceedure).By the grace of god I'm still here today and hopefully for some
time to come.
Doug was (is) a good man and I feel very lucky to have had some contact with
him even though just thru rpb. I had(have) the utmost respect for the man
and will sorely miss him.
Regards, Dave Sibbett
"Linda Morrow" <Lincomacaws@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:7902-400D2F4B-350@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net...
> I want to thank all of you who sent your kind wishes and support during
> the most difficult time of my life.
>
> Dave asked:
>
> >What took him Bob? He was one tough
> >bird! Regardless of what others may think
> >of him IMO he was a patriot and a good >man.
>
> Doug was diagnosed with MS soon after I met him, almost 12 years ago.
> He lived with pain virtually everyday. Sometimes the pain was so severe
> that it brought tears to his eyes. He never pitied himself and he
> always took care of his animals and was kind, supportive and tender to
> me.
>
> We became even more of a team when we started working together. We
> could communicate without talking, covered each other's backs, and
> became even closer as a result.
>
> Last year, Doug went to the emergency room, first time he'd seen a
> doctor since being diagnosed with MS. He thought he was having an
> anxiety attack. they told him he was in heart failure. The doctors
> scheduled a quadruple bypass. That morning in April, we had an ice
> storm. It was treacherous driving to the hospital. Doug and I went to
> a room for him to get undressed. He told me he wasn't going to go
> through with it, said he wouldn't make it through surgery. He felt that
> strongly, and being Doug, remained true to his convictions.
>
> I knew then that I would have to prepare for the inevitable, but I just
> thought we'd have a few more years together. I guess I believed it
> because of how strong he was with his MS. One time when his, once
> beautiful, strong legs had shriveled to toothpicks, the just gave out on
> him. He duct taped his knees and then wrapped ace bandages around them.
> The show always went on.
>
> He loved me so, I knew it because there was NEVER a single day that he
> didn't tell me. He always complimented me and taught me more than any
> other person. He would rub my legs at night and always made sure my
> coffee was ready to brew in the AM, even though he never touched the
> stuff. He wrote notes to me and always made me laugh. He was my best
> friend and finding him lifeless is something I cannot get out of my
> mind.
>
> Trying to explain his death to the birds has left me clueless. I am a
> good teacher, but don't know how to stop the calls to him and explain
> that he won't be coming home again.
>
> What has comforted me is the huge amount of support I have gotten. I
> have ccp'd an e-mail from someone I have never met. Doug made a
> difference and an impact in many lives and I will never forget him. I
> now focus on moving back south, it was his bigest fear that he would
> pass on before he got us out of this frozen tundra that we both hated.
> His best friend, Larry Allen Dean, came here as soon as I called and so
> did Doug's sister. They have helped me with all the things that were
> just too difficult for me.
>
> Doug had a tatoo put on his arm that said "Take me back to Texas" It
> had the state flag on it and it was his last will and testament. His
> ashes will soon be flying free there and I expect he is soaring with the
> eagles and, again, swimming with the dolphins.
>
> I will love him forever and will always be thankful for the love he gave
> to me.
>
> Never be ashamed to express your love, life is far too short to not let
> that special person know just how much they mean to you.
>
> Linda
>
> Linda,
> Thank you for letting me know about Doug. I know this has been a hard
> time for you and I appreciate you taking the time to write.
>
> I met Doug in South Dakota when I was 19. My first ever job with animals
> was cleaning decks, pools and filters at Marine Life and I still
> remember the looks I got from the sea lions when Doug handed me a hose
> and left me alone that first day. I also remember the looks I got from
> Doug and Tim Binder when I finally emerged, bruised and soaked, and
> asked what was next. They thought it was pretty funny, leaving me alone
> with that rowdy bunch, but I stuck with it and because of Doug I got to
> see and do things that most people can only imagine.
>
> The time I spent with Doug in South Dakota and later, in Texas, if
> nothing else, provided me with a rich store of tales to tell. I will
> miss him. I know that at times he rubbed people the wrong way and could
> be a little on the uncouth side, but I have nothing but respect and fond
> memories of the time we spent together.
>
> For better or worse, Doug Cook was one of the most influential people in
> my life.
> I wish you the best, and I'm not sure what I can do, but feel free to
> contact me.
>
|
|
|
| Toucanldy |
>From: "Dave Sibbett" dave@mylastname.com
>Thank you for letting the group know what took Doug. It must have been the
>most difficult post you ever made. I know what Doug must have gone thru with
>the heart stuff as I'm going down that road now. I had a massive attack in
>96 and now the heart has developed rhythm problems in addition to congestive
>failure. In November I had a defibrillator implanted and Doug was right
>surgery in that area take's alot out of you. But unlike Doug I was to
>chicken not to take the chance(heart was stoppped twice during the
>proceedure).By the grace of god I'm still here today and hopefully for some
>time to come.
>
>Doug was (is) a good man and I feel very lucky to have had some contact with
>him even though just thru rpb. I had(have) the utmost respect for the man
>and will sorely miss him.
>
>Regards, Dave Sibbett
Dave, I have already sent my respects to Linda, privately.
Now, I am concerned about you. Are you at all interested in alternative
therapies? There are so many natural things that can be done to help nourish
the heart. Of course, they have to be done with your doctor's blessing.
Regards
|
|
|
| Debbie Krug |
Linda, thank you for sharing. My deepest sympathies go out to you. I never
managed to be at the bird shows at the right time to meet you and Doug. I
wish I had. Doug helped me through email with one of my birds and I would
have loved to be able to thank him in person. Take care of yourself.
--
Debbie, Dusty (CAG) and Casperella (U2)
"Linda Morrow" <Lincomacaws@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:7902-400D2F4B-350@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net...
> I want to thank all of you who sent your kind wishes and support during
> the most difficult time of my life.
>
> Dave asked:
>
> >What took him Bob? He was one tough
> >bird! Regardless of what others may think
> >of him IMO he was a patriot and a good >man.
>
> Doug was diagnosed with MS soon after I met him, almost 12 years ago.
> He lived with pain virtually everyday. Sometimes the pain was so severe
> that it brought tears to his eyes. He never pitied himself and he
> always took care of his animals and was kind, supportive and tender to
> me.
>
> We became even more of a team when we started working together. We
> could communicate without talking, covered each other's backs, and
> became even closer as a result.
>
> Last year, Doug went to the emergency room, first time he'd seen a
> doctor since being diagnosed with MS. He thought he was having an
> anxiety attack. they told him he was in heart failure. The doctors
> scheduled a quadruple bypass. That morning in April, we had an ice
> storm. It was treacherous driving to the hospital. Doug and I went to
> a room for him to get undressed. He told me he wasn't going to go
> through with it, said he wouldn't make it through surgery. He felt that
> strongly, and being Doug, remained true to his convictions.
>
> I knew then that I would have to prepare for the inevitable, but I just
> thought we'd have a few more years together. I guess I believed it
> because of how strong he was with his MS. One time when his, once
> beautiful, strong legs had shriveled to toothpicks, the just gave out on
> him. He duct taped his knees and then wrapped ace bandages around them.
> The show always went on.
>
> He loved me so, I knew it because there was NEVER a single day that he
> didn't tell me. He always complimented me and taught me more than any
> other person. He would rub my legs at night and always made sure my
> coffee was ready to brew in the AM, even though he never touched the
> stuff. He wrote notes to me and always made me laugh. He was my best
> friend and finding him lifeless is something I cannot get out of my
> mind.
>
> Trying to explain his death to the birds has left me clueless. I am a
> good teacher, but don't know how to stop the calls to him and explain
> that he won't be coming home again.
>
> What has comforted me is the huge amount of support I have gotten. I
> have ccp'd an e-mail from someone I have never met. Doug made a
> difference and an impact in many lives and I will never forget him. I
> now focus on moving back south, it was his bigest fear that he would
> pass on before he got us out of this frozen tundra that we both hated.
> His best friend, Larry Allen Dean, came here as soon as I called and so
> did Doug's sister. They have helped me with all the things that were
> just too difficult for me.
>
> Doug had a tatoo put on his arm that said "Take me back to Texas" It
> had the state flag on it and it was his last will and testament. His
> ashes will soon be flying free there and I expect he is soaring with the
> eagles and, again, swimming with the dolphins.
>
> I will love him forever and will always be thankful for the love he gave
> to me.
>
> Never be ashamed to express your love, life is far too short to not let
> that special person know just how much they mean to you.
>
> Linda
>
> Linda,
> Thank you for letting me know about Doug. I know this has been a hard
> time for you and I appreciate you taking the time to write.
>
> I met Doug in South Dakota when I was 19. My first ever job with animals
> was cleaning decks, pools and filters at Marine Life and I still
> remember the looks I got from the sea lions when Doug handed me a hose
> and left me alone that first day. I also remember the looks I got from
> Doug and Tim Binder when I finally emerged, bruised and soaked, and
> asked what was next. They thought it was pretty funny, leaving me alone
> with that rowdy bunch, but I stuck with it and because of Doug I got to
> see and do things that most people can only imagine.
>
> The time I spent with Doug in South Dakota and later, in Texas, if
> nothing else, provided me with a rich store of tales to tell. I will
> miss him. I know that at times he rubbed people the wrong way and could
> be a little on the uncouth side, but I have nothing but respect and fond
> memories of the time we spent together.
>
> For better or worse, Doug Cook was one of the most influential people in
> my life.
> I wish you the best, and I'm not sure what I can do, but feel free to
> contact me.
>
|
|
|
| ParrotHeaven |
Linda,
Barb and I, along with our flock (Human and Avian), send our deepest and most
sincere condolences to you. We could see the kindness Doug showed towards
you... the two of you are very lucky that you found each other.
We are sorry we missed the memorial service, but we didn't find out about this
until the following week.
Our Cub Scout Pack still talks about your show you did for our Blue & Gold
banquet... many lives were touched by that. I think everyone that was there,
looks at Parrots in a different light now.
Doug was/is a crusty old ******* who didn't tolerate stupid people... (Dumb
people can learn... Stupid goes to the Bone!) but his heart was on his sleeve
when it came to the birds and you.
I'm sure he is in a better place... but I'd love to see St. Peter's face when
Doug shows up!
Dave and the flock
Please call us if we can be of any help.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
