Sad News

I received this email from Ian this afternoon:

Evening Sandee. My name is Ian and I’m best friends with Steve from bethere2day. I’ve tried posting a message on his blog, but for some reason it won’t let me. I hate to be the bearer of sad news but Steve sadly passed away last week. I know you and he spoke via your blogs each day, but would appreciate it if you could let the regulars who knew Steve know of this sad news.
Many Thanks

This is heartbreaking.  Steve has been a wonderful blogging buddy for years and years.  I loved him, his humor and his kindness.  Rest in Peace Steve, you’ll be missed.

63 thoughts on “Sad News

  1. Crystal – Pennsylvania – I love cats and I am a animal lover. I like most sports. For example: Nascar, Golf and etc.... I like meeting new people and making new friends. I am on Bloglovin', Katzenworld Forum and I am on Linked In. I live in a small town in Pennsylvania. I also like taking pictures and writing poetry. I've met Maya Angelou and that was a WOW experience. I love hot wings. I love cats, dogs and most other animals.
    Crystal says:

    Although I didn’t know Steve this is very sad news so sorry for your loss

  2. onespoiledcat – Virginia – We are Angel Sammy and Teddy......! Two ginger cats - one left for the Rainbow Bridge in December of 2016 (but still keeps in touch...) and the other in the "here and now" having lots of fun. Join us as we try to bring smiles to everyone around us with our blog.
    onespoiledcat says:

    I didn’t know him either but it’s always sad when anybody loses a friend…….so sorry and condolences to his family.

    Hugs, Pam

  3. foguth – Though Jeanne began her career technical writing, her love of romantic-suspense, whether it be present, future or in an unknown galaxy inspired her to write the novels she wanted to find in bookstores. Since marrying, Jeanne and her husband have lived from the arctic to the tropics, as well as from yacht to off-grid mountain home. She loves using vivid colors and flowing shapes in her oil paintings as well as creating edible landscapes. At present, she is finishing writing the Chatterre Trilogy and working on a new episode for The Sea Purrtector Files. You can always find out what she is working on and/or contact her at: www.jeannefoguth.com.
    foguth says:

    I’m sorry to hear this.

  4. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
    Tails Around the Ranch says:

    Sorry, I just couldn’t ‘like’ this post. Oh no, I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend, Sandee. Sending tender thoughts of comfort on the loss of your friend. 💔

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      This really hit me hard. I’ve been visiting his and cheering him on to return to blogging. 🙂

  5. Dalton,Benji aka Meezer’s Mews & Terrieristical Woofs – We're Angel-Pipo & Angel-Minko-WeBeesSiameezers! And Angel-MrJackFreckles was our barky doggy brofur. And now we have Dalton and Benji , our little doggy brofurs. MJF: April 30, 2002; Gotcha Day: June 10, 2002; RB Day: Feb 5, 2018. Pipo: Dec 26, 2004; Gotcha Day: Feb 14, 2005. RBDay: Nov3,2020; Minko: Dec 29, 2004; Gotcha Day: Feb 14, 2005; RB Day: June 18, 2017. Dalton: Gotcha Day Sept 27, 2017 Birthday: Unknown...probably sometime in 2016...he has been assigned a Birthday: Aug 20, 2016. Benji: Birthday: June6,2018; GotchaDay: Dec 28, 2019 So we are Dalton & Benji...enjoy our blog:)
    Meezer’sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:

    While I didn’t know Steve, it’s always so hard to lose a good friend. A sad loss for Blogville.

  6. Debbie D. – Suburban Toronto, Canada – Dog Mom and (retired) Canine Innkeeper, known as "The Doglady". Former corporate workaholic. Writer, photographer, digital creator. Animal lover, music fanatic, inveterate traveller. Eternal "hippie rockchick". History, literature and cinema buff. Hockey and soccer fan. Dedicated night owl. German/Canadian binational, multilingual. Let me entertain you!
    Debbie D. says:

    That’s so sad, Sandee! 😢 Thank you for letting us know. I remember Steve from way back. He was a fun guy.

  7. Memories of Eric and Flynn – I started this blog to show my holiday photos but haven't added to it for so long, but you can see my other holiday photos at https://allatseawithme.blogspot.com My main blog is my cat blog at https://twodevoncats.blogspot.com
    Memories of Eric and Flynn says:

    I am so sad to hear this, Sandee. He was such a lovely and humorous man. Although I didn’t know him personally I thought of him as a good friend, as we do with our blogging friends. I send my condolences to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

  8. angelswhisper2011
    angelswhisper2011 says:

    So sorry for the loss of your bloggifurriend, Sandee. Steve came along our bloggie once in a while, but that was years ago. He always was very funny and loved angel Binky. Soft Pawkisses for his family and for you, as we know he was a beloved blogpal of you🐾😽💞
    Fly free beautiful Soul✨

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      He was such a loving and kind man. Double Pawkisses to you both and a big hug to Granny. 🙂

  9. CAAC says:

    Ahhh, how very sad! 😢 Steve use to boogie with the 4M gang in the early years and over the years I popped in on him on occasion. I’m sorry to read this news. My prayers to his family and closest friends. Thanks for letting us know or otherwise, we’d be in the dark. It’s important I think to know what happens to those we cross paths with in cyberspace.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I don’t know who Ian is, but apparently he knew to reach out to me. I’m so happy he did. Happy week, my friend. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I know you do. He had blogged for many years. I’ll miss him. Hugs to you, Faythe. 🙂

  10. Lydia C. Lee says:

    Oh no. I actually tried to check in with him this week -the comments were off so I sent a message on Twitter. This is terrible news. I’m so sorry to all his family and friends in real life for their loss, but I’m also sorry for all of us, who knew him virtually as he was such a cheery person, swinging past our blogs with puns to make us smile. I’m so sorry it was so drawn out for him too.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I loved his so. He was a most wonderful blogging buddy for so many years. Thank you for weighing in, Lydia. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      He was a great blogging buddy for many years. I’m going to miss him so much. 🙂

  11. Marv, Kozmo, Jo Jo & Nutmeg – Midway, BC – This is our Wordpress login. We also create the badges for the Cat Blogosphere. The Cat Blogosphere is INCLUSIVE! Although it is a US based, we accept all pets from around the world! (Including Canadians and Dogs). Each month you can find badges for special events at the Cat Blogosphere. If you need a smaller size, each Month we upload smaller versions of the badges to our blog (cats-astrophic-events . blogspot . com extra spaces around the .) BTW, we ARE CANADIAN! Elbows Up!
    Marv, Kozmo, Jo Jo & Nutmeg and Mom Barb says:

    Thanks for sharing Sandee. I loved his blog- he WILL be missed! Barb

  12. Suzana
    Suzana says:

    May he rest in peace! What a sad news. I hoped a better situation, but life has other rules.
    I’ll missed him! Thank you for telling us. Each time I checked for a sign…
    Condolence for the family and friends!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      He sure was and a great friend to me for a couple of decades. You’re most welcome. 🙂

  13. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Dakota/Caren/Cody says:

    I remember him, he was very, very nice. I’m so sorry for your loss and for everyone’s loss who knew him ((((hugs)))

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      He was the very best blogging buddy. I loved him so much. Hugs back, my friend. 🙂

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