I've seen a few of my wife's birds die over the last 8 years. Always a sad discovery.
I'm sure in 18 years the relationship you had with Byrd is far beyond my own experiences with pets, but it is easy to empathize with what an imense loss that will be for your family.
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Sad night in Letterville. We have lost one of Letterville's finest!! Byrd will truly be missed!! She was Si's pride and joy and I know that he and Marty are gonna miss her. Heck, I'm gonna miss her and I never met her! I'm so sorry Si!!
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We know how much you loved that Byrd Si. Barb and I know your hearts are broken. When good friends like you hurt, we hurt right along with you. Here's a big, manly hug.
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That's young for an african grey- sorry to hear about it.
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Sorry to hear of your loss. I know it's like losing one of the family.Hugs to you and Marty. Judy
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Nothing is worse than losing ones best freind. I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I am sure the neighbors too will be saddened to hear that their freindly visitor will come no more. Letterville lost another family member.
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Si, that's terrible! And as Ian pointed out, very young for an African Grey. I am so sorry for yours and Marty's loss. He was a cool Byrd. Love...Jill
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My deepest sympathy Si. I know Byrd meant the world to you. Wish I would have met him. How about a moment of silence all over Letterville, 5:00 Pacific Standard Time, today, Saturday, for the dearly beloved Byrd. Bomba-Dear
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"Oh No!" I said as I read the headline of this post.
Si & Marty- I am so sorry to hear of your loss last night.
Byrd lives on in your stories and our memories.
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si sorry for your loss.....but heres a suggestion for him to still be with you. when you bury him, plant a fruit tree above him. with all the love you and byrd had for each other ...this tree will be a rememberace of him and will bear the sweetest fruits...........
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Sorry, Si. Our pets become our trusty friends and are hard to lose. I buried my Dog Gator in the backyard and planted an avocado tree there later.He was 17 This year it produced avocados. Bill
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Sorry for your loss Si, I'm including you and Marty in my thoughts and prayers.
"As we must accept the fact the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, we must also accept the fact that the young may die, and the old must."
This has helped me on many an occasion.
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Sorry to hear that Si. Sounds like he was much more than a pet to you and your wife. As my mom would say, Bless his heart.
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oh si..i'm so sorry to hear about byrd!!! i know you will miss her dearly...they are amazing birds. i just lost my golden of 12.5 years a month ago...isaak..my grey still sayz his name.
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Saddened to hear about Byrd. The tree sounds like a beautiful idea. You will miss him, Marty and Si, but, he will live in all our hearts forever. Thank you for sharing with us. My parents buried our dog and cats under the weeping willow tree, as now I drive by our old house and always know there is a great meaning to that place. I do believe animals have spirits that live forever as yours and mine will, and that gives me peace and hope everyday.
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Losing a pet can just be devastating. My cat Max was my alter-ego. We were inseperable for 12 years and there are times I still miss him so much I can't stand it.
My sympathies to you both.
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Si, my heart goes out to you. I know how very difficult it is to loose a favourtite pet, especially one with so much personality.
I remember my visit to your house, and how Byrd would follow me around like a cat or dog. How he would perch on the back of a chair while we were sitting in the kitchen. He was always a part of things at your house.
I'm so sad for you that he is gone, and I know how empty your house is going to feel for a good long while.
He wasn't just a bird, he was a good friend. He'll be dearly missed.
Big long hug for you Si. Nettie
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Wow, so sorry to hear about Byrd, I had the pleasure to meet that bird, I remember he or was it a she? Making sounds of a pager and also the phone ringing, then it would answer the phone with "hello" I have a picture of him somewhere around this camp, because I remember it was walking outside the front of the house and there was a cat, I told Si hey that bird is out and there are cats around, He said "them cats won't mess with it, they know better!" What a lost...my heart goes out to you buddy and Marty, I think I would do like some have said and give him a good burial and plant a fruit tree above him. take care amigo...Cisco
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I'm so sorry to learn that Byrd is gone. I know you have many fond memories of her. I'll never forget the picture of you in the santa hat and Byrd on your shoulder!
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