Comments on: Vincent J. Marcus Germer, 1998-2008 RIP

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:36:23 +0000

Fawn, you sent me this site and you made me cry! He must have been something quite special. I remember the day my Spike had to be put to sleep after 17 beautiful years. He was there for me when I moved away from home and took a very difficult job in DC, he was there for my sister through a long battle (but a winning one) of breast cancer and he was there for my parents when I moved to England and I had to leave them (and him) behind. I remember when I was in London and I would see a Yorkshire Terrier I would ask to pet them and break out in tears for I missed him so much. Luckily we were able to move back here and we moved to Florida for his last year. We took him to see the manatees while John and I went diving, he stayed in the boat and watched. He loved the boats. Just a month later he had to be put to sleep but he had a full and wonderful life. He was truly “there” for everyone. What a fantastic, giving animal. I don’t think we all would have made it through what we did without Spike. Isn’t it funny what 4.5 pounds of true love can do for so many people?

Thanks for sharing
Deb

By: Lisa Presnail

Lisa Presnail — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:37:18 +0000

Fawn-

Wow. That’s just the sweetest saddest thing. I’m so sorry I did not get to meet Vinnie- he was a special boy alright. What a face. Good luck with your search and rescue efforts, can’t wait to see who turns up for you!

Lisa

By: New Friends, Art & Lisa

New Friends, Art & Lisa — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:29:34 +0000

A fitting tribute to a wonderful friend and companion. I’m sure he will be missed. You are a good mom – and that’s why I am happy to tell you I found the man for you. Check your e-mail and see if this might be the start of something “Big.”

Mark this day as not the end but a beginning…

Vinny will smile down on you knowing that you are happy and not without a furry companion to share your life with. Woof!

By: Jen Owen

Jen Owen — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:18:08 +0000

Dearest Fawn-

I know how tough it is to keep up your end of the bargain – I have held many sweet babies on their journey to the rainbow bridge….Know this, Vinny was loved and so are you my dear. Many people cannot understand or even comprehend the relationship we have with our dogs- it is never “just a dog” just like it is never ‘just a promise” or “just a lie” these beautiful creatures bound into our lives and leave pawprint on our hearts………I wish you healing……

By: Linda Lindsay

Linda Lindsay — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:24:54 +0000

Dearest Seester,
I am so sorry honey I just received this. While spending time with my grand-dogs on vacation Jen’s Great Danes, Rocky and Miss Maisey and Patrick’s Rott, Tyson, I thought of you and Vinny – maybe playing on the beach as we were – and creating wonderful memories as I see in all these wonderful pictures. You know me and my picture insanity….
Our Higher Power always matches our problems to our capabilities – and I know how capable you are in so many ways – and Vinny knew that too – that doesn’t make the loss any easier and no words can heal at this time but know that you were his best everything – as you are to me.

I love you and I am thinking about you and sweet Vinny.

By: Lorna Bracewell

Lorna Bracewell — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:40:53 +0000

You’re a good mommy.

Lorna

By: Maureen McGurl

Maureen McGurl — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:42:46 +0000

Fawn

What can I say? It hurts so much to loose a loved one and Vinny was just that. He was lucky to have you… and you…him.

Feel comfort in the fact that he will live in your heart forever.

By: Smitty aka Kathy Smith

Smitty aka Kathy Smith — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:09:09 +0000

I am really sorry. I have two very special girls of my own (mother and daughter)and couldn’t imagine life without them. They are getting old now like all of us. It is very special how they can add so very much to our lives. I am sad for your loss.

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:28:41 +0000

I don’t know when I’ve cried so much for someone else’s dog. Usually, I’m just sympathetic. You’re a great dog and cat Mom. They are all lucky to be in your house. Love to Reggie, too. He will be feeling the loss as well.

By: Linda J. Brown

Linda J. Brown — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:49:56 +0000

I suppose I could say that I’ve known this all along…but I really haven’t analyzed it before; so Vinnie is still at work teaching me things. It takes a person’s death to crystallize for his friends who he actually was in life. Somehow, IMMEDIATELY after that loved one is gone, then and only then, can our mind do the math and get a true handle on them as an individual.

Before Vinnie’s death, I would have summed him up as one of the most lovable dogs I’ve ever known. Now, all I can think of is that he was a true Class Act…and that’s even ranking him along with all the humans I’ve ever known. A pretty big accomplishment for a pup from the gutter, but that was Jmarcus. He never lost his gravelly-voiced street smarts but he lived comfortably and naturally with his wealth – a vast collection of beany babies. There at the end, he got a baby a day. I’d say he was in heaven long before he left this earth.