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  1. Khürt Louis Williams
    May 26, 2020 @ 1:56 am

    Goodbye Chopper. I’m sorry for your loss, Marcelo.

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    • Marcelo
      May 27, 2020 @ 2:04 am

      Thanks Khurt for take the time to write, is heartwarming

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  2. Albert Smith
    May 26, 2020 @ 8:58 pm

    The narrative at the beginning of your post had me at the edge of tearing up, but the many photos at the end of your written words took me past that edge. You have documented what can be no less than a family member with terrific photos, and for that you can be thankful.

    My condolences and thanks for sharing.

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    • Marcelo
      May 27, 2020 @ 2:07 am

      Albert, thank you! Is very good for my soul read your words!

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  3. Alex
    May 27, 2020 @ 6:36 pm

    Hello Marcelo,

    thanks for sharing your emotions and photographs. Keep the memory of him, he’ll always be with you.
    I also share you’re thoughts about life … I’ve got the same year of birth – 1970 – two children, I like riding my bicycle and taking photos … I feel near you – beeing on the other side of the world – germany.
    Let us look at the gifts we have … in heart, memory and family.

    Sincerely
    Alex

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    • marcelo esperon
      May 29, 2020 @ 8:43 pm

      Hello Alex ! thanks for oyur words! Yes, we are a mirror from the other side! please tell me your Instagram to follow you. Mine personal is @marcelo.esperon
      Sincerely
      Marcelo

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  4. Sam Taylor
    June 1, 2020 @ 10:47 pm

    A beautiful, poignant, moving piece. Clearly he was a very special soul. Your words and pictures transported me back to My childhood and that feeling of loss and love and tearful, joyful mourning when our family dog passed. They never really leave you. Thank you for sharing this.

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    • Marcelo de Coghlan
      June 6, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

      Thanks !! Thanks !!! Thanks Sam! for take your time to write those beautifull words !

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  5. Fabrizio Gandini
    June 10, 2020 @ 3:34 pm

    Hi Marcelo,
    touching text and great photos.
    I also have a dog (and a cat), so I’d like to tell you this: after reading your article, I’m pretty sure that you were lucky to have Chopper, and Chopper was lucky to be part of your family.
    Stay strong, Fabrizio.

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    • Marcelo de Coghlan
      June 13, 2020 @ 5:04 pm

      Thanks Fabrizio! Yes! We are lucky! And Chopper will with us forever. Enjoy your dog (and cat) all that you can! The time flys!
      The best to you and your family!
      Marcelo

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  6. Nizar Birch
    June 17, 2020 @ 1:51 pm

    Such a heartwarming post. So sorry for your loss!

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    • Marcelo de Coghlan
      July 2, 2020 @ 2:37 pm

      Thank you!

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  7. Kevin Knipp
    August 10, 2020 @ 7:24 pm

    Marcelo, I sympathize with the loss of Chopper. I had a beloved dog, Cedar. He was always so sweet and gentle with the children. After 10 years a sudden cancer took hold and there was little the veterinarian could do for him. I lost my best friend shortly afterwards. I still look through the many photos I took of him over his 10 years with fondness. I feel you never quite understand the impact they have on your life until it is almost too late.

    Thank you for sharing your wondering story.

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    • marcelo esperon
      August 12, 2020 @ 12:19 am

      Hello Kevin, the same happened to Chopper! It is true what you write, it is the reason why now I enjoy every moment. The best for you!
      Marcelo

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  8. HARRY HOLE
    October 6, 2022 @ 10:32 pm

    I’m sorry Marcelo, but I read the first paragraph and couldn’t read anymore….I admired the first image of Chopper but that was it. The sadness that I had being trying to bury came rushing back to water my eyes. To some a dog is a dog but to those that embrace a dog into the family and share each days trials and tribulations a dog is far more. I thought I was over, as far as one can ever be, from losing a family member, but I guess not.
    I am sorry for your loss.

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  9. Marcelo Esperon
    October 6, 2022 @ 10:48 pm

    Hello Harry, with Chopper I learned to be a better dog father, now I ve rescued and adopted 3 dogs honoring the Chopper spirit. I remember Chopper with joy and happiness! Chopper made me a better person!

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