Comments on: Tribute to Traveler

By: Diane Campbell

Diane Campbell — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:37:07 +0000

Just wanted you to know I truly feel your pain. The “Rainbow Bridge” was given to me along with our beloved Collie’s Kelly Mayo’s ashes. We lost Kelly almost 2 years ago. Not a day goes by that we don’t miss her. She was such a wonderful pet and family member. As her health started to go down hill, with heavy hearts we decided the only humane thing was to put her down. I stayed with her to the end. My husband was too distraught and had to leave the room. They truly have their own personalities. Don’t they? : ) My heart goes out to you and your family on your loss God Bless You. Maybe Kelly and Traveler are running together as we speak! Would’nt that be a great thought!
Diane

By: Kris Howe

Kris Howe — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:12:03 +0000

Capt.Jim, I’m so sorry about TRAVELER, That PUP was the BEST!!!! My heart goes out to you and the fishing family…… If any dog or human had the best life it was him…. CAPT. TRAVELER will always be with you and the boat….. The COCK ROBIN is the only boat i ever care to go on when i’m in town…….

TRAVELER RIP(REST IN PUPPY-LAND)….

PS. Traveler told me to use the GREEN TUBE!!!!!!

By: Capt. Ron Pry

Capt. Ron Pry — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:29:10 +0000

Capt.Jim You had a great friend & pet with Travler. I can remember when the seas were not friendly and steeping on him in the wheel house & he would just look up at me say why did you do that.
He was one great dog.I still tell people about how he would not leave the curb in the lot. Again sorry

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:19:00 +0000

Capt. Jim –

My sincere condolences for your loss. I don’t get out fishing that often but I try to get go at least once a season. My first trip out was with my father in 1999 and we went on the Cock Robin. That was the first time I met you, your crew and Traveler. I can still vividly remember spending most of that day that day sitting up top with you and playing with Traveler. I did do some fishing that day though managed to catch a few blues. It was such a wonderful experience that since then I have never been on any other boat. Every time I go out it is on the Cock Robin and after every trip I go home telling people about Traveler and what a great “mate” he was. He will truly be missed and I’m not sure what I will do the next time I go out and he isn’t there to greet me as we pull in to the dock.

By: Christian Pennel

Christian Pennel — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:46:31 +0000

Capt. Jim,

So sorry about Traveler.

Looks like a good dog.

I’m Ralph Pennel’s grandson.

I was just checking up on the Cock Robin.

She was a fine ship last i was on her.

I hear, Ralph Jr. had a car accident. Send him our regards if you see him.

Here to Traveler, Oi!

Christian

By: Michael Cuttitta

Michael Cuttitta — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:17:04 +0000

Capt. Jim,

You’ll never forget that extraordinary “bond” between Traveler and you. And that’s what needs to endure. Pets depend on us (owners) to do what’s right and Traveler had no problem with that rule. Traveler had many more friends than an average dog and many mourn his passing. Just think of all the priceless time you two spent together and keep referring to those memories when you need to feel him near you. A friend, a mate and a family member…all in one non-complaining package. The best.
My condolences to you,

Michael C.
Cloudflyer

By: Ryan P.

Ryan P. — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:38:45 +0000

Jim,

It’s a bit late to comment on your loss. I have only been on your boat a handful of times. I remember being greeted by Traveler your old salt. I am planning a trip to your boat this weekend and will miss seeing him. May his memory live on.

Ryan

By: Capt Phil (Phil Lippitt)

Capt Phil (Phil Lippitt) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:54:47 +0000

Jim

When I spoke with you the other day and found out about Trav I was very sad. Because it reminded me of when I had to put Griz to sleep – my samoyed and best pal.

As I write this I am reminded of how he greeted me every tuesday when I came to fish and how he waited for me to return from the coffee shop for his hand out and you were always mad at me for feeding him.

Also I’ll never forget being up on the bridge with Trav and him waiting for me to break his biskets and hand feed them to him for him to eat. He will truly be missed and my condolences to you Jim.

I know Trav and Griz are at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for us….

Phil

By: Earl Gould

Earl Gould — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:16:02 +0000

Hi Capt Jim,

My condolences to you and your Family on the lose of Traveler. Only those who have been through this can truly understand how hard it is when we lose or best friends. I lost my best friend Duke just a short time ago. We were together over 14yrs. he was my best freind, running buddy, and much more. I started a new job over 2yrs ago and the day I had to put him down was the only day I missed going into work in the last two years.
Sounds to me likd Traveler had as good a life as my Duke, so we can only pray we will go to the same place someday and see them again.

Earl

Rod

By: capt ron

capt ron — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:41:22 +0000

dear..capt jim..
i have know you and have been fishing with you for many years. Your a great man and god bless you..
sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved
friend. I will miss seeing him at the dock..
my he be happy in heaven and live forevery in your(and our’s) heart..just as god ends ones life, he also starts new one. again..sorry to hear about your beautiful dog and fishing mate…
capt ron c….see you on a fishing trip..