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I just recently completed my freshman year at Butler, and while I decided to pursue my higher education at another school due to my specific program, Butler University holds a very special place in my heart. I was the Vice President of Public Relations for the “Butler Bed Buddy,” and I got to know & spend a lot of time with both Blue, Trip, and Michael throughout the entire process of…

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I was given the chance to meet Blue II in 2012 when he and I, along with 44 others around the state of Indiana, were chosen to help the Super Bowl Host Committee get the world out about what the SB could do for Indy. That night we were dubbed “The Social 46”. He slept and farted the whole time, and it made us all smile a little more that night.

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I’m so sad to hear about Blue II. We had a lot of great memories when he was first a puppy on campus running around Hinkle. A true testament to the Butler Way and representing Butler on a national level. Blue II will b…

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Blue II won my heart just because I’m a Butler fan. By way of social media, his presence was perfectly maintained. While being case in point for effective use of social media — brilliantly and deftly managed — the high level of awareness brought to the university through Blue II’s role also had much to do with his personality. Not just any Dawg could have managed being Butler’s ambassador…

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Dear Blue,

Thanks for letting me share your life. You made a Butler fan out of this South Carolina girl.

Thinking of you and sending good thoughts to your…

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The very first time I met you was probably the most impressionable on me. It was move-in day of my first year here at Butler and I spotted you in Atherton Union. Upon seeing you, I had my newly bought box of books that would help me pass my first semester as a freshman and, when I put them down, you immediately sprinted (hobbled, waddled?) towards my new, expensive books. You were easily t…

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My favorite Blue II memory was watching him run with the biggest bone I’ve ever seen in his mouth after the boys got announced before every home basketball game.

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My sympathies to the Butler community and Blue’s family. I am so glad that I was present at the XU game for the passing of the collar. Blue, you served well and Butler is proud of you and all you did as its lovable ambassador.

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Blue II will be the standard for all mascots. My daughter and I looked forward to bringing Blue and Hink giant bones during the holidays. We will always have fond memories of “America’s…

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I will never forget the one and only time Kate got to meet Blue II. You left us all with so many great memories!

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