A Dog Lover's Final Wish
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182 commentsEditor’s note: Please read, and by all means, please share.
Hi Life With Dogs,
Hope this note finds you well.
I have a very personal – and urgent – request: Our family member, Pets for Patriots volunteer and WWII veteran is terminally ill and just went into hospice. We don’t know how much time he has left with us, but he’s gravely ill and it could be any time.
Charles starred in our first ever video and has only wanted for as many people as possible to view it so that they can learn about our mission and work. To date we have a little under 8.000 views, but really want to swing for the fences and get 100k+ over the next day or so. In spite of his condition, Charles’ face lights up whenever I tell him the “count” for the day; we’ve been trying to promote the video on social media over the last week or so as his condition has deteriorated rapidly.
Time is of the essence. It would be a wonderful tribute to this former B17 belly gunner – who risked his life in 33 missions over Germany – to know that he has touched so many people and, in so doing, helped our charity that he loves with all his heart.
It would mean a great deal to Charles, to me and to our organization if you would feature his video prominently and help us spread the word. Thank you for considering my request.
Best,
Beth
Beth Zimmerman, Founder + Executive Director
PETS FOR PATRIOTS, Inc.
This was a truly inspiring video. Will donate immediately! Well wishes to Charles.
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Thank you for my country and Thank you for the dogs
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this really touched my heart <3 this charity is really amazing and i hope that they get the 100k+ views they deserve!
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great video hope you get 100k views.Charles you are a great man!!!!God Bless you.
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I agree this is a very moving video. A very noble cause. I support it from Canada. Should be a world wide endeavor.
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Shared on FB and Pinterest. Everyone on pinterest please pin also. Charles, Bless you and thank you for all you’ve done for us as a veteran and as an animal lover.
I watched gave and shared and will pray!!
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God Bless YOU Charles!!!! <3
God Bless you Charles, thank you for serving our great nation and joining forces for our pets in need also. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all paws are crossed too.
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Please tell Charlie his wish was granted. So, so many people have shared and viewed this video and received his message. I hope that put a huge smile on his face. God Bless you Charlie for all you have done for us all!! I’ll be praying for you! You’ve earned your wings for sure!
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Thank you,Charles, for your inspiration and service. As a devoted canine owner, I appreciate your sensitivity and compassion for our four-legged companions who add a special dimension to our lives.
For you I focus an abundance of positive healing energy which will embrace you with peace.
Will
Thank you Sir for your service not only to
your Country but to our Beloved pets we call our best friends. Godspeed we will carry on where you left off!
Charles, you are an inspiration and a hero! Thank you and God bless you!
Thanks so much for your service, Charles,,,and thank you for your caring attitude for fellow veterans and homeless dogs. It was an honor to view your video !
Watched and sharing with friends. Sheryn
What a great cause, and what an awesome video. Thank you for making it. And thank you for your service for our country. God Bless.
I’ll be your wingman Charlie. See you over the channel on the way back to
the field when the mission is over.
thank u so much for sharing this wonderful piece and please thank Charles for all his service in the military and out…..He seemed to be a very loving and honorable man…May GOD see him safely home when on the wings of our angels at his hour of need. Prayers for his health and for his service dog whom I truely believe is missing and waiting for his companion <3
Thank you Sir for your service to our country and also for you love and support for others – whether they have four legs or two! This is a great program and I appreciate your bringing it to my attention. I have shared it and hope that others will also find it inspiring.
Will be heading to donate right now and I wish you peace and love and a safe trip home on your guardian angel’s wings when the time comes.
bless his heart. when i seen charles viedo it made me cry. i would be honered to pass this on.
God bless you Charles, and thank you for being a true hero! My generation has failed our military men and women, and I want to apologize for so many being so cold hearted and uncaring! My father was a vet, and I was raised to have respect for our military folks, and ALWAYS make it a point to shake their hand and say thank you! You can always tell who they are, an old tattoo, a veterans ball cap, the way they stand so tall, their humbleness. My heart is breaking to know you are dieing, but as a Christian know you are leaving this realm to join Christ and all those before us who fought the ultimate war, LIFE! I also agree that pets are therapeutic, and have such a special spot in our lives! I hope your legacy will touch many lives, to help other vets and pets, and to educate us all to open our hearts to those who are lonely, and in need of friends! God bless you Charles, I hope to meet you in Heaven, with our beloved pets!
Watched, shared on fb and Pinterest, left comment on YouTube. Let’s get those numbers up there! Posted the video on my blog, too☺.
CHARLES, YOU ARE A HERO!!
What a wonderful charity. Am giving this weekend. God bless you, Charles. Thank you for your service. May God see you safely home.
God bless you for your continued service.
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful cause. Everyone needs a best friend, none more than soldiers returning from combat duty. Charles is thinking of helping others even as he is drifting away. Thank you.
Charles, thank you for your service to our country and for your warm heart. I think this is a selfless wish. You are a hero in many ways. God Bless you and peace through your journey.
Extremely touching video and message. I’m glad that I was able to see and learn about this origination. I look forward to being able to give a reoccurring donation. God bless.
RIP
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Thanks for sharing the video. Sign me a Vietnam vet with dogs!
so sorry for your loss …….his legacy will live on! <3
God bless you Charles!
RIP
Thank you
damn! I just shared his story. was hoping to get more views to raise his spirits
SAD.
Oh how sweet. What will happen to Charles’ dog now?
Charles in Peace with God.
He will be the rescuer that walks Lennox across the Rainbow Bridge! GOD BLESS ! RIP
I’m so sorry
RIP Charles. I am sure the dogs were happy to greet you!
RIP Charles♥♥♥♥♥
R.I.P. and may you and all of the four legged freinds you had waiting enjoy renewed joy and life in a place of no pain….
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My condolences to his family.
Rest in peace.
tears, no words, just tears………..
Rip buddy
I’m so sorry – thank you for the update! Sharing again!
RIP Charles!!!!!!
God’s blessings, Charles
OK that was my cry for the day….God Speed Charles
Thank you
RIP Charles
i’m so sorry
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RIP CHARLES.
Rip Charles and thank you!
God Bless! Shared in Norway….
God Speed Charles…….you’re surrounded by all our doggie angels now. <3
Thank u for all u have done no pet should be forgotten when there loved one has passed on to the other side of life.
God Bless you Charles
I’m so very sorry, but he is now with family gone before him, and is busy reuniting as his soul travels between Heaven and the Rainbow Bridge. My thanks to you Charles.
RIP Charles. I will donate in your honor – the video is truly moving.
R.I.P Charles.
Thank you for letting me know about your program and how I can support Pets for Patriots.
Sad news, RIP Charles xx
shared.R.I.P Charles
R.I.P charles xx
Rest in peace Sir. You are what this country is about.
God bless you, Charles.
God Speed Charles !! You are now reunitied with all the animals gone before you, and can help the others over Rainbow’s Bridge <3
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May he rest in peace…
RIP
R.I.P Charles
Happy trails to you Charles.
God Bless you Charles and may you rest in peace knowing you were the love of a very special dog too…
RIP…
May your soul rest in peace Sir.
I watched and will share with others. RIP and thank you for your service to America, to fellow vets, and to the animals.
R.I.P. dear Charles <3. What a wonderful program
I’m sorry. My condolences.
rip charles! u will not b 4getten…
My heartfelt condolences to his family . A true hero has passed away. RIP Charles!
So sorry to hear about Charles. He has no more pain now and no worries. Sharing this for him. <3
Eternal rest and peace for you now Charles. I am so sorry that I did not see this before he passed away. But I am sharing the video for others to watch. His passion will live on! What a wonderful program. I am inspired.
I cannot imagine not having loved a dog.
rip charles
Thanks for your great work, Charles
RIP Charles
sharing it for Charles (Iusually don’t share videos) I know Charles is at the rainbow bridge waiting to greet the animals crossing over and making them feels at home
RIP Charles
RIP Mr. Charles. Thank you for your service. You will be blessed in Heaven for the honorable life you led and your love of animals.
Charles is now happy embracing the LIGHT of GOD full of unexplainable bliss and love… Go on Charles! Live eternally with our Maker!
i wish peace and healing for all who are suffereing his loss
RIP Charles!
Praying for all who loved Charles and thanking God for him and his service to our country.
RIP charles