There is one less Damn Good Dog in the world today. Looking back, I thought the headline might have read “Ellie Mae the Job Sniffing Bloodhound dies from exhaustion trying to find stimulus jobs” but she never gave up. She never found any, though she did live to see Republicans regain control of Congress. It is with a heavy heart that we celebrate the life of Ellie Mae Hartman today, and she had a long and full one. We were blessed with Ellie Mae for more than 13 years. From GA to FL to NC and DC, Ellie Mae lived more places than most people. She was a city dog, and a country dog. She went on backpacking trips in the George Washington National Forest, creek stomps in the Nantahala River. She was in Athens when the Dawgs won an SEC Championship, and in DC for two Presidential inaugurations. She played sled-dog for Natalie pulling her down East Capitol street during the Snow-pocalypse and even got to co-star with Speaker John Boehner. She never found any lost children - unless you count the time she tracked down Paul Yeagers missing hound dog in Atlanta – but she was a great companion and friend. She helped welcome home Davis, and she always loved Natalie Hartman so much. She kept us company when we were lonely and protected our family and our home. Anyone who met Ellie Mae had to love her, and then immediately had to go wash their hands. She endeared herself to everyone she met, despite being smelly and slimy. Ellie Mae, thank you for sharing such a long and wonderful life with us. We will miss you, but always cherish the memories you have given us. We know you are in heaven watching over us all. Soon, Ellie Mae’s remains will be scattered along Stony Creek in the George Washington National Forest. It was her favorite place to go camping, roam the mountain side, and scare the crap out of passing hikers. She loved playing in the creek and sleeping in the hollows. If you knew Ellie Mae are ever there, thing of Ellie Mae and remember that she was a Damn Good Dog.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 21:53:22 +0000
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