RIP Barley

[Omega Man]

While I hope I'm over stepping my bounds..........
From a post on the YB forum- http://travelswithbarley.com/our-adventures/hints-of-mortality/blessings-be-upon-thee-little-one/

My condolences Pete.
Gary

 

[chasman]

Barley and Pete have been on the G0-Fer crew which Julie and I have Co-Chaired at the National rally and they have volunteered at numerous National rallies on other committees. Barley was a special MOA member and Pete is a guy I'm proud to call my friend! If you've ever been fortunate to meet them you know what I mean. Barley fought the cancer battle as best he could. We will miss him, we will remember him. Our thoughts are with you Pete.

Chuck and Julie

 

[Voni]

 

[lkraus]

Sad news. I never had the pleasure of shaking his paw, but I've enjoyed his "Coming Home" pic as part of my wallpaper rotation for the past couple years.

 

[61996]

Farewell, Barley: R I P.

 

[AKsuited]

Pete,

You took the very best care of Barley, and provided him with a wonderful life. That's all a dog could ever ask for.

Harry

 

[akbeemer]

A sorrowful day.

 

[mika]

Thank you for sharing your travels with Barley. I can not tell you how many times catching a glimpse of a picture of your yellow rig and faithful travel companion brought a smile on some tough days. I wish I could return the favor now.

 

[henzilla]

Sad news, always enjoyed seeing his happy riding mug...made me smile regardless of mood.

RIP Barley

 

[greenwald]

Forever one of us.

The MOA mourns the passing of one man's best friends.

 

[71243]

Pete,

You took the very best care of Barley, and provided him with a wonderful life. That's all a dog could ever ask for.

Harry

and it would appear he returned the same in a way only a dog can

R.I.P. Barley........you will be missed.

 

[elgin mary]

Barley

I remember first meeting Barley at an MOA rally, I think in Salem. What a happy dog, well loved and well traveled.

 

[bob_m]

The loss of a family member is always a sad thing. Sincere condolences.

 

[Rinty]

My condolences, Pete.. I always enjoyed reading about you and Barley.

 

[glenfiddich]

Thank you all so much. Of the many golden retrievers we have had in our lives, Barley was by far the most remarkable. I always thought of him as my dog, but it has become clear since his passing that he was loved by many. His final act - despite being so ill - was to lick the tears from my cheek. Love that deep is more than a little humbling.

Again, thank you for the kindnesses here and at the rallies we were fortunate enough to attend.

Pete

 

[REBGEN]

Copied my reply on TWB blog site:

Mark Timmerman / MOA #133030 says:
November 6, 2015 at 9:12 pm
Pete – Thank you so much for sharing Barley with the rest of us. I met him during the “toasty” Sedalia BMW rally….then again at the St. Paul rally. He was a true ambassador of what being a motorcyclist is supposed to be….curious, patient, and a strong appetite for adventure. There was also that little gift he had for locating ANYONE within 500 yds who happened to be carrying an ice cream cone ;-) Heck…he even got so good that the victims just came to him instead…lol!

It’s a pleasure to have met him and you, Pete. My heartfelt sympathies to you as you morn the loss of your co-pilot and soul dog.

Warmest regards,

Mark Timmerman

 

[98lee]

Pete,

I met Barley at Salem. After an enjoyable conversation with him, he later introduced you to me. He will be remembered by all that met him. We have truly lost a respected club member.

If there is a heaven, it truly must be where you are reunited with all your past dogs. I have eight waiting for me. In the mean time, tell Barley to look for the Afghans named after F1 champions. They'll have a blast playing tag up there together until we join them.

 

[rangerreece]

Pete,
My most sincere condolences. I hate that I didn't get to meet Barley. I hope that I get to meet you soon.

Barley and Spirit were my inspiration to put Ellie on the bike.

 

[glenfiddich]

Pete,
My most sincere condolences. I hate that I didn't get to meet Barley. I hope that I get to meet you soon.

Barley and Spirit were my inspiration to put Ellie on the bike.

Thank you. I brought his ashes home. Tough day...

 

[rangerreece]

Thank you. I brought his ashes home. Tough day...

I feel for ya brother. I really do. You'll get through this. First beer's on me whence we meet alas.