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After a stoic bout with a very rare and aggressive form of cancer, our fabulous friend Griffin, the wonder-corgi, passed away this morning. He was a loyal, affectionate, stubborn, mischievous and wise companion. It's funny how the absence of a small dog can leave a large hole in your life. He was greatly loved and is sorely missed.

I am truly sorry for your loss, Even. I have always enjoyed the various photos you have posted of Griffin over the years.

On of Shari's sisters have had a couple of corgis over the past 20 years so we know what kind of joy corgis can give people.

You had him for a while didn't you Evan?

Very sorry for your loss,Evan.
Some friends of ours just lost their corgi yesterday too. (His name was Kongo).
He was a cool dog that loved to fetch.

Sorry to hear this, Evan. Our pets truly are members of our families...

Many thanks for the kind thoughts. We had the privilege of having Griff as part of our family for over 12 years, so he played a huge role in the childhood of our three (now adult) kids. In addition to being a wonderful dog, he was like a sibling and/or extra parent for them, depending upon how they were feeling.

Despite his acute hearing, he was the only family member who would venture into the music room when I was practising. That's loyalty for you!

My current avatar is a portrait of myself and Griffin done many years ago by Nathan, my elder son, using a finger-painting app on my wife's first ipad. I like to think of it as a humorous caricature. Nathan claims it is photo-realistic.

Evan what wonderful words that you have chosen to express your loss and the meaning Griffin had for you. I am sorry for your pain but at the same time touched by the joy that your pet has given you during this life. I will be thinking of you.

Evan, Sorry to hear of your loss.

Sorry to hear that Evan