One of my best friends has died.

@TheHorse (220311)
Walnut Creek, California
May 14, 2018 7:01pm CST
I'm sorry to be a bummer on a Monday afternoon but one of my best buddies has passed away. I just got an email from my friends informing me that Romeo, their cockatiel, was found dead on his cage floor this morning. I wrote them back and asked how Juliet, his "wife," is doing. I have fed Romeo by mouth (cockatiels like that) and he has played guitar with me on many occasions. When I'm at their house with my guitar, he likes to fly over to me, sit on my shoulder, and listen to me play. Sometimes, he crawls down my arm and "helps" me play. I have some tears in my eyes as I write. We all know that our fur friends are family, and that includes feathered friends. Please send some thoughts and prayers my (and my friends', and Juliet's, and Romeo's) way. If you can find it in your heart, slap an RIP Romeo on the video I'll try to attach. He was my buddy.
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AKRao24
@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
15 May 18
How old was he! Was he always to be in the cage or to roam here and there outside the cage! Very sad to know about his loss! I feel very bad if something happens with my pet or frinds pets! RIP to the dear Romeo! Thanks!
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AKRao24
@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
16 May 18
@TheHorse , yes it happens, I still miss many of my pets though its long time they have passed away! I can understand that! Thanks dear friend!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 18
They had him for 19 years, so I'd imagine he was in his 20s. I'll miss that fella!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 May 18
@All of mine are "still with me" in spirit.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
15 May 18
RIP Romeo, he looked very sweet sitting there on your shoulder.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 May 18
He was my buddy. Visits there won't be the same.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100607)
• India
15 May 18
@TheHorse We have used him in one of the songs...right? Let me trace him down... He is there in walk and talk with susy
Take me back to Tulsa
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Courtesy:The Diablo Rhythm Wranglers
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 May 18
@vandana7 I remember us using him on my shoulder in one slide.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160994)
• United States
16 May 18
Our condolences to you and to his other family members.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 18
I will pass them on.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
17 May 18
So sorry to hear that, it must be hard for Juliet.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 May 18
That was my first thought too.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137669)
• United States
26 May 18
Oh, no! Yeah, pets can be just as much family, if not moreso, than our actual relatives. My heart goes out to you.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jul 18
Thanks, DE. They certainly can!
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
15 May 18
@TheHorse The Horse, I am truly sorry for your loss of your friend. It is very hard to say when that happens and like you said you got an e-mail so could not say goodbye to your friend.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
16 May 18
@TheHorse That is so sad.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jul 18
@Hannihar He had a good life, though.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
24 Jul 18
@TheHorse I am glad he had a good life but it is still sad and hard.
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maximax8
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
15 May 18
I am very sorry about him dying. He was such a special bird and I hope he will rest in peace. My mum gave given a white fronted Amazon parrot called Bingo in 1987. He was given to me in my adult years. He would fly around the room and sit on my shoulder. Sadly he became very ill in 2008 and the vet was unable to make him better. He was in pain so we had the vet put him down. I was at the time pregnant with my daughter and she was born in 2009.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 18
It'd good to have a new living being to receive your love!
Dominique
@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
16 May 18
That is really sad. I'm sorry to hear this. RIP Romeo.
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Dominique
@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
16 May 18
@TheHorse I'm not too sure either. It's a shame he didn't live a little longer.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 18
@dodo19 I think we're going to have a gathering in his honor.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 18
I was hoping he'd live longer. I don't know what the "norm" is for cockatiels.
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minx267
@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
15 May 18
oh, that is so sad... I am sorry to hear that.. they are really cute birds.. was he old?
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minx267
@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
22 Jul 18
@TheHorse aw, so very sad.
The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jul 18
I think he was in his early 20s, not really old for a cockatiel.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37381)
• Toccoa, Georgia
15 May 18
I am sorry to read this.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100607)
• India
16 May 18
@TheHorse Animals and birds care..that is the truth...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jul 18
@vandana7 Yep. They are family.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 18
It's only a silly bird (I tell myself) but it still stings.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342217)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Jun 18
It is always sad to lose a furry or feathered friend. He sounds quite a character.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jul 18
He was quite a character!
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
15 May 18
How old is Romeo?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 May 18
I'm not sure how old he was. Maybe 18.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 May 18
@JustBhem I think she's the same age. Turns out they had him for 19 years, so maybe he was in his 20s.
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
15 May 18
@TheHorse Oh, and how about Juliet?
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The Fly One
@aureliah (24326)
• Kenya
16 May 18
Sorry about the loss. It feels terrible
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jul 18
It does. But time heals all wounds, I suppose.
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The Fly One
@aureliah (24326)
• Kenya
4 Aug 18
@TheHorse That is very true
Starmaiden
@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
15 May 18
So sorry for your loss @TheHorse Rip Romeo. You are officially a bird of Paradise.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 May 18
I hope we get to play guitar together in that next place we all go to.
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Starmaiden
@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
15 May 18
@TheHorse He'll be waiting with strings on.
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beckish
@beckish (641)
• United States
15 May 18
Thoughts and prayers on the way. I am so sorry for your loss. Animals are people too. Hugs.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 18
Exactly.
vanny
@vandana7 (100607)
• India
15 May 18
Aw...I am sorry really sorry...words fail me.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 May 18
Thanks, Vanny.
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rakski
@rakski (126114)
• Philippines
15 May 18
I am terribly sorry for the loss of Romeo.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jul 18
Thanks.
Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
15 May 18
So sorry for your loss my dear friend
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jul 18
Thank you!
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Swayamsiddha Dash
@Swayamsiddha (4354)
• New Delhi, India
15 May 18
May your best buddy's sole rest in peace.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 18
I hope so--thanks!
Rosie A.
@MistressFreya (5)
• United States
15 May 18
my deepest condolences! It's never easy to lose a loved one. Sending you all of my love.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220311)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 18
Thank you!