Blogging // Michael // September 30, 2013 // no comments
It’s Monday, September 30, 2013, which means that this week marks a month since Butler Blue II passed. He was my brother from another mother, my mentor, my friend, my predecessor, and most of all, my hero. I miss him terribly.
However, this transition has maybe been easier on me than anyone else. After all, I learned from the best, so I’m confident in my training to follow in Blue’s…
Butler Blue II - 'In Memoriam' // butler-blue // September 16, 2013 // no comments
I remember you fondly at the Fina…
Butler Blue II - 'In Memoriam' // butler-blue // September 11, 2013 // no comments
Although I have never been to see Butler Blue II because I am from Louisiana and an LSU fan, I am an animal lover and wanted to give my condolences to Butler Blue II and the university, students and his vets! He will be missed by all. Rest in peace litt…
Butler Blue II - 'In Memoriam' // butler-blue // September 9, 2013 // no comments
Blue 2 America’s Dog, a big title for a big hearted fellow. I used to be a University of Kentucky fan, but within the last few years I have changed my loyalty to Butler. My dad and I watched basketball together for many years, he was raised in Kentucky and was also a fan of them. But Kentucky’s one and done philosophy did not set well with either one of us. We started watching Butler the year…
Butler Blue II - 'In Memoriam' // butler-blue // September 9, 2013 // no comments
Not a Butler alum – in fact I hadn’t watched college basketball in about ten years until Butler’s first Final Four run. That team exemplified everything that was RIGHT about college athletics – real student-athletes, a dedicated coach – and of course, the best mascot a team could have. I root hard for the Bulldogs now – I went crazy after they beat IU this past year – it was just awesome to s…
Butler Blue II - 'In Memoriam' // butler-blue // September 9, 2013 // no comments
My favorite memory of Blue was his charitable nature. Blue made a trip to our Kiwanis Club in Mooresville and shared his time with us. I had gotten him a bone as a token of thanks. He then proceeded to try to bury it anywhere he could in the banquet room. His favorite places seemed to be under tables, in closets, and under the Christmas tree. Good times! Thanks for always giving! Love and…
Butler Blue II - 'In Memoriam' // butler-blue // September 8, 2013 // no comments
Unlike many of Blue II’s fans, I have no connection to Butler. I had a beloved bulldog named Madison who lived to the ripe old age of 11. He passed away shortly before Butler made it to their first Final Four. That’s where I first saw Blue II. He looked so much like Madison, I just fell in love with him and followed him from then on. Many thanks to Michael for making following him so easy.
Butler Blue II - 'In Memoriam' // butler-blue // September 6, 2013 // no comments
We had never really thought about a bulldog being sweet or special until we began to fall in love with you when we saw you and your Dad on TV. My husband and son were there for the retiring of the collar and then later we were lucky to meet you at the Carmel vet and have several photos with you. We didn’t realize that you had gotten so sick so quickly. We have a human friend wit…
Butler Blue II - 'In Memoriam' // butler-blue // September 6, 2013 // no comments
I did not attend Butler and I never was lucky enough to meet Blue ll in person, but I dearly loved him. He was the most beautiful specimen of an English Bulldog I had ever seen … His build, his stance … His smile.
Butler Blue II - 'In Memoriam' // butler-blue // September 5, 2013 // no comments
Blue , you were the greatest mascot and celebrity ever. We saw you at games and watched you on t.v. You made Butler basketball what it is today. You are in our pets scrapbook. Thanks to our friends we have two special pictures of you. You will be greatly missed. by all. We have a special little guy in doggy Heaven named Floppy. I looked forward to you facebook post when I got home from…
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