"I remember how Morton loved to hang
around with you and the youth at church.
He loved following you around even inside the church, EXCEPT when you
went into Fellowship Hall. He would stop
dead in his tracks at the doorway there because it wasn't carpeted and he
didn't like walking on tile or linoleum!
Sweet Morton---we miss him!" (Barb, Duluth, MN)
"Morton truly was one of a kind and such
a great companion! What an amazing dog you got to share your journey with. Just
seeing his face brings a smile! Love you!!" (Kendra, Bluffton, SC)
"He was such a fantastic fellow and a
great side-kick... a million loves to you." (Sarah, Duluth, MN)
"Morton was such a tender soul, and you
had such a special bond. How lucky you both were to find each other! He was such an amazingly great dog."
(Cara, Portland, OR)
"He was a one of a kind puppy that left a
happy memory with everyone he sniffed or licked. I still think about when you took the kids
camping and Stacy laid next to him in the tent and hugged him as they
slept." (Gayle, Duluth, MN)
"Morton was the coolest dog ever. He was very lucky to have you as his
person. My thoughts and prayers go out
to you. Sometimes I think it is almost
harder to lose a four-legged companion because they know you so completely in
your foolishness, stupidity, and just plan worst and love you all the more for
it." (Jen, Two Harbors, MN)
"I'll miss the big, slobbery fella."
(Josh, Portland, OR)
"Morton was more than just a pet. He was
an amazing guy, and I have so many memories of him and youth group and bible
study at your house... he will be dearly missed." (Christina, Dalian,
China)
"We will all miss the big warmth that was
Morton." (Eldon, Cath & Isaac, Portland, OR)
"He was by far, THE COOLEST DOG I'd ever
known! Your love for him and your poem
are beautiful . . . He will be missed indeed." (Sheryl, Portland, OR)
"Morton was so, so special. And I know how much he meant to you. What a beautiful life he had and you had
together. He truly was your constant in
so much transition." (Barbara, Chicago, IL)
"Whenever I saw Morton he seemed peaceful
and content with life. I think he must have lived a very good one."
(Jessica, Portland, OR)
"My 'Jazzing' the German Shepherd, 'Toby'
the Golden Retriever and 'Emma' our retired Guide dog... I really believe they
were there to welcome Morton to the pack that is once again running pain-free
with joy and speed!" (Capi, Portland, OR)
"We all know how much you loved sweet
Morton... and we did too. We won't forget paper Morton and his visits to
preschool -- and the stories... and him eating Mona's bone when he came to our
house!" (Melinda, Portland, OR)
"We loved Morton! We reminisced about him
last night, and Elliot remembered taking him on walks around the preschool when
he was 4. I saw you walking him a couple weeks ago and I said in my head, 'Best
dog ever'. " (Christy, Matt & Elliot, Portland, OR)
"I wish that I could have shaken his big
paw once more." (Anna, East Troy, WI)
"I know Morton was so special to you and
everyone loved him. I'm glad that we
have him recorded on our music so we can always remember him and his
awesomeness!" (Halea, Portland, OR)
"One of my fondest memories of Morton was
when you first got him. He was this little puppy playing in the snow under a
big evergreen at Covenant Point , acting as if he had never seen snow before.
Then I was so surprised how much bigger Morton was by the next time I saw him
just a few months later! And by the way, I think "gumpy" describes
Morton quite well!" (Karl, Kansas City, MO)
" It's terrible loosing someone so close
(and yes, I meant to use "someone") for he was a
wonderful soul. He
was always so gentle around adults and especially, most gratefully, around
kids. Never before, or ever since, have I witnessed a dog sitting so calmly
with 30+ kids crowding around him, all wanting to pet him at the same
time. I'll never forget the time I heard
you were bringing Morton into school for the kids to meet him. I wasn't too sure what to think, for the only
dogs I'd ever known jump on people and are unpredictable with their ear popping
bark. In walks Morton, like Norm from
Cheers, feeling as comfortable as can be at the school. He took his spot and let the kids fawn all
over him. He was truly a sweet sweet
dog." (Rhisa, Portland, OR)
"I remember at Covenant Point when he
kept eating his frozen poo. We will miss the guy..." (Aimee, Cedar Park,
TX)
"I still have that adorable wallet photo
of Morton taken in 2007 in my wallet--can you believe it? I kept it on my desk
today at work. When you moved away from Duluth, it seems like you and Morton
froze in time---neither of you should be getting any older!" (Ron &
Barb, Duluth, MN)
"
He was such a special dog. Just thinking about his sweet disposition brings a
smile to my face. He was always so patient, especially with all of us noisy
youth group kids that would squeeze into your house!" (Kate, Duluth, MN)
"Morton certainly had his fair share of
adventures." (Brandon, Portland, OR)
"Morton was the most unique dog i have
ever known. Your stories of him were one of my favorite things in youth group.
He touched more lives than the average dog." (Naomi, Grand Rapids, MN)
" Proud as can be, beard covered in goo,
with 3 foot deer spine in mouth, trotting through the parking lot to show his
prize to all...that's the image in my mind right now. What a great dog! And,
many fun memories of Morton on stage, "speaking" his mind. That might
have been the peak of my camp-skit career, playing the part of Morton's
voice..." (Erik, Iron River, MI)
"
I will always remember how terrified he was to walk on linoleum floors. He was
so very special! It's the end of an era..." (Anna, Duluth, MN)
" Lily says, 'I really liked that boy,
him made me happy.' I know he made you happy too." (Rachel & Lily (age
5), Portland, OR)
"What a wise old soul he was. I will miss
him so much." (Melissa, Portland, OR)
" Morton was one of the best dogs! I'm
glad that you were the one who found him! You gave him a wonderful life filled
with adventure and crazy kids!" (Mara, Duluth, MN)
" You know how I feel about dogs...but
Morton was an exception. The BEST camp dog I ever knew, we will miss you
Morton! So glad I knew him 'so free and curious in your younger days'
He was such a good dog." (Courtney, Iron
River, MI)
" I have so many great camp memories that
include that beautiful profile. Including Morton being chased by a deer or the
other way around! That is one remarkable dog!" (Julie, Chicago, IL)
"My favorite Morton memory is him eating
regurgitated potted meat during a big game intro. What a great dog!"
(Jenny, Chicago, IL)
" I am grateful I gave him a kiss goodbye
and pet his soft ears before I left. He was something special." (Eddie,
Portland, OR)
" You had a great dog...and such an
accomplished hunter! Remember the bunny?" (Linnea, Iron River, MI)
"Morton was one of a kind. I remember you
putting your towels down across my kitchen floor so he could come in the living
room with us! Such a cutie!!" (Heidi, Two Harbors, MN)
" I will never forget the evening that
Morton read "Are You My Mother?" to all of the campers..."
(Sarah, Orland Park, IL)
Photos sent by my brother Karl from his first week with me (December 2000) and also Larry & Carol, who own the house where I live and spent many, many summer days with Morton last year.
thank you samantha...
thank you jackson...
My boy's paw print...
"Morton and Buford were such good buddies
and I'm sure they are playing together somewhere." (Tammy, Duluth,
MN)
