RIP Bongo Portnoy 1996-2010

Bongo Portnoy
March 12th 1996 - Feb 1st 2010
She was one of the greatest companions I'll ever have...
Rest in Peace my Mooshie...
I will miss you so so much 
MP





















This last picture is the last picture I ever took of Bongo....
Yesterday afternoon - January 31st 2010


 
Rest In Peace my Mooshie.....
You'll always be with us,
Mike, Marlene, Melody, Max
Maggie, Magic, Mittens & Mini

 
 
 
 

OMG ! no !
Rest in Peace Bongo, sorry for your loss Mike.

You'll be missed little dog. :(

Sad day.
Sorry to hear Mike!

Thoughts are with you MP. It's never easy to lose a best friend like this. 
Rest In Peace Bongo.

GERONIMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Very sorry to hear :\

"I've lived in filth, I've lived in sin
And I still smell cleaner than the shit you're in"

Iron Maiden - "Holy Smoke"

So sorry, Mike.

R.I.P Bongo

mine and my girlfriends condolences go to Mike and his family

ROCK HARD ROCK HEAVY ROCK ANIMAL

Damnit, that's terrible!!  My condolences to the portnoy family.  I know what it's like, no one should have to go thru it  =(

I'm sorry for your loss Mike, my condolences...

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May there be comfort in knowing that a pet so special will never be forgotten. Rest in peace beautiful.

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sorry for the loss, Dogs are the best.

JIM FIRED!

My condolences to the Portnoy family.
 
 

Oh, crap.  I'm actually tearing up reading this news.  Mike, my thoughts are with you, Marlene, Melody, and Max during this difficult time.  Sending condolences and well wishes from one dog lover to another.

RIP baby girl.

MP: "...the type of person that can name the fill-in drummer when Ringo had tonsilitis..."
Me: "JIMMY NICOL!"
MP: "OH MAN!"
Neal Morse: "Whoa...!" (from YMC DVD/CD 2011)
 

My deepest condolences to you and your family, Mike. So sorry for your loss.

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Death once had a near Chuck Norris experience.

Im sorry for your loss Mike. RIP Bongo
I wish I have a pet.

What breed is Bongo?

Carpe Diem !

So sorry for your loss Mike. RIP Bongo.

R.I.P. Bongo

Being an animal lover, it's never easy to lose a pet. On the bright side, Bongo gave the Portnoy family close to 14 wondeful years. 

Sorry for your loss Mike.

I'm terribly sorry Mike, I know exactly what its like to lose a pet you've had forever. Its pretty much like losing a person close to you :(.  R.I.P. Bongo

"I was playing guitar and then suddenly, I was not playing guitar" - James Hetfield on catching aflame

Sorry to hear, Mike.  Losing a pet is indeed like losing a member of the family... so sorry to hear about the loss.

RIP, Bongo.

..............I'm sorry for your loss Mike, my condolences..

"The spirit carries on, Bongo."

Verification of the truth of the words of the Book of Counted Shadows, if spoken by another, rather than read by the one who commands the boxes, can only be ensured by the use of a Confessor...

Those are some great pictures and memories. My dog is my best friend and I can't even imagine how terrible this feels. Cherish the memories.

Mike,
I'm soooo sorry for your loss!! My wife and I got a dog and we love her to death too. Looks like a much smaller version of bongo. So sorry to hear of your loss.

So sorry for your loss Mike, RIP Bongo.

Everyone needs belief in something. I believe I'll have another Beer.

Sorry for your loss, Mike.  I know how hard the death of a loved pet can be.

What a cute little dog. RIP.

On an unrelated note, holy crap, MP's son looks just like him.

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R.I.P. Bongo

My thoughts are with the Portnoys.  I've lost pets before, it's hard.

"Whatever you're looking for, don't ever start looking behind."

RIP....Such a beautiful dog...Sorry for your loss.

Hi, my name is Jon but you may call me Frank and I am an alcoholic.

Oh noes!!
Sucks to here such bad news, I'm also very sorry for your loss.  My condolences and thoughts are with you and your family.

R.I.P Bongo

Did you ever notice that in the bible,whenever god needed to punish someone, make an example, or whenever god needed a killing, he send an angel? Would you ever really want to see an angel?

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Sorry for your loss Mike. I lost my best friend last year (Sid) and I know how difficult this is. I am reminded everyday of what an amazing part of the family a dog can be. It is not fair that "mans best friend" does not share Man's life expectancy. I wish you and your family nothing but great memories of Bongo.

 

Sorry to hear about this... I've been through this with three dogs and three cats... it's never easy.

If you want to make enemies, try to change something. - Adam Jensen

Someone (Martin Luther, maybe?) once opined that a dog's place in heaven is established by the level of devotion to its master...which probably means Bongo is one happy dog right now, and can't wait until you all can be together again. RIP.

I read the messages when she was sick, poor thing! I’m sorry for your loss Mike.

Condolences, man.  She was lucky to have owners who loved her so much.

I'm sorry to hear about your dog Mike. 
 
I'm certain there will be a newborn puppy who has the soul of your departed, perhaps at the local humane society, who needs a lot of love and a nice home to live.
 
Sincerely,
 

Sorry for your loss, Mike and family.

R.I.P. Bongo

So sorry for your loss Mike!

Next step: waiting the next show of Mike!!!

Don't listen to anyone who says anything along the lines of "oh, it's just a dog."  Those who would say something like that have never known, and will never know, the joy and love a dog can bring.  Those who know are aware that a dog is more than an animal, it's a member of the family capable of receiving love and giving plenty of it back.  Ignore any insensitive people who think your loss is insignificant, they are ignorant and will never be capable of understanding, and know that you are justified in your grief and that it's OK to feel the way you do.

I say this because when I lost my dog 9 years ago, I was met with many comments like that from insensitive "friends," and I wish I could have had more support through my grief than I did.  Again, my thoughts are with the Portnoy family, and may the baby girl RIP.

MP: "...the type of person that can name the fill-in drummer when Ringo had tonsilitis..."
Me: "JIMMY NICOL!"
MP: "OH MAN!"
Neal Morse: "Whoa...!" (from YMC DVD/CD 2011)
 

Sorry to hear about that, Mike. Condolences to you and your family. RIP Bongo.

Jeremy Smirnoff
drums, percussion
http://www.facebook.com/jeremy.smirnoff

So sorry for the loss... mine is 18yrs old and i am so grateful for everyday i have with her.....

Sincerest condolences MP...

RIP Bongo...You've earned your wings... 

I am so sorry to hear Mike. As a major animal lover myself my heart goes out to you.  Time is the only thing that eases the initial pain from losing a pet however they are never forgotten and they will live forever in your heart.

nooooo! I'm really crying...I'm not jocking...my dog died when I was just 8, while he was 6...I love dogs and every time I hear things like this I cry.
I'm sorry for all of you Mike!

RIP Bongo (and my Macho too!) ! We love ya!

RIP Bongo

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

just saw this on twitter... 


Remember days of yesterday...

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS.... JUST REMEMBER THE RAINBOW BRIDGE.....

Portnoy



This last picture is the last picture I ever took of Bongo....
Yesterday afternoon - January 31st 2010

 
 
 
 

That makes me cry!
I am so sorry for your loss! I know that kind of loss!
RIP Bongo! - you will be missed!

 

4 - 8 - 15 - 16 - 23 - 42 - Are you lost??

I'm so sorry for your loss Mike! RIP Bongo

RIP Bongo ... your spirit carries on !

Awww Mike, I'm so sorry. Such a cute dog.

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Although it's a pity when a dog dies, 14 years is a loong life for a dog. Everyone who has a dog which makes it that long should be grateful, what you surely are.
R.I.P. Bongo.

Mike, what breed was she? Reminds me a LOT of our dog:

OH, SHIT
Verry sorry to hear that mike... My condolences! :(
I have one dog like this and to only think that... Oh my, I need to stop time :(

That's rough... :( sorry to hear that...

My teeth taste funny today... They seem more jagged than normal...

Losing a pet is the worst. Looks like she had a great life, Mike.

These pics made me cry.
My thoughts are with the Portnoy family.
Very sorry for your loss Mike.

"The truth is the truth...that's all you can do is live with it." Repentance

Mike,
Loosing my dog Rebel 4 years ago was the saddest moment in my life, moreso than when my dad passed away. The next day I had to ride a bike tour for 100 miles and when I got into my car at 6:00 am to ride to the start of the MS Bike Ride, Pink Floyd's Dogs played on the radio. The barking in the middle is the exact sound that my dear Rebel would make when he barked, I cried all the way! 2 days later, At the end of the ride as I walked to my car to hang my bike, a Young couple with a dog that looked exactly like my Rebel were standing there. I felt Rebels spirit that whole weekend and still do to this day. Someone sent me this and it made me feel better, hope it does for you!
 
 
 
                            The Rainbow Bridge
 
Just this side of Heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge. When an animal
dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to the
Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends
so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and
sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.  
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor;
those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we
remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.  
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each
miss someone very special, someone who was left behind.  
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops
and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body
begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green
grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your
special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to
be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again
caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes,
so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...  
 

Something unrelated to the topic, but still:
I think it's very great how Mike interacts with the community and lets us take part in so many private things. This is something I never before saw anyone as well known as Mike do. This truly makes the difference. Hats off.

I feel so sorry, Mike.

Almost 14 years is a long time.

Mike, consider yourself lucky of having enjoyed her company for all these years, you certainly are. I'm sure she'll take good care of all of you, her family, from wherever she is...Remember, dogs are men's best friend.
The pictures are just so touching...

Rest In Peace, brave little heroine.

R.I.P. Bongo

So sorry for your loss Mike. My condolences to you and your family.

 This just make me sad :( I've lost a dog myself and the one we have now is pretty old as well. A dog is a familymember and it's always terrible to loose a pet.

 The spirit carries on, Bongo!

-We need some more Rockjuice!

Oh, Mike, I am SO sorry for you and your family to have lost sweet little Bongo. I'm sick with sadness for you.

"... [L]et's continue that musical journey right now with 'Images and Wads'!" - James LaBrie: Score

I'm so sorry... It must be terrible to lose someone so close. Luckily I haven't felt that myself.

Rest in peace, Bongo!

The Yellow Dog.

Oh man.... I'm so sorry for you loss Mike!!!
RIP bongo! :(

The headless lover of three...
an unspeakable affair...

Tensed Dreams

Portnoy



This last picture is the last picture I ever took of Bongo....
Yesterday afternoon - January 31st 2010

 
 
 
 

That makes me cry!
I am so sorry for your loss! I know that kind of loss!
RIP Bongo! - you will be missed!

 

Major +1.  That is an awesome pic.  I have one of me and my dog Stella very similar to that taken just a couple of days before she died 9 years ago.  I truly feel your pain and am thinking of you today.

MP: "...the type of person that can name the fill-in drummer when Ringo had tonsilitis..."
Me: "JIMMY NICOL!"
MP: "OH MAN!"
Neal Morse: "Whoa...!" (from YMC DVD/CD 2011)
 

My condolences

I'm sorry for your loss Mike, she was so cute.

I have a dog too and I can't imagine what will be like when I'll lose her.

Now known as João "John" Piruças

she had a great full live and loving friends
rip

Warning: Alcohol before the pregnancy may cause the pregnancy.

Rest in Peace Bongo.

"ora che ho perso la vista,ci vedo di più" from "take the time"

So sorry Mike for your loss.  I actually saw you at the BTB&M show last night, then I came home and a couple of hours later my own dog got pretty sick.  Very odd.  He went to the bathroom in the house, #2, three times between 3am and Noon today, which he nevers does and he threw up today twice as well.  We took him to the vet and it just seems to be a random bug, and he should be ok...maybe he was trying to take away some of the pain from Bongo.

Me and Sherman...



Dogs are so amazing.  I'm sure those were 14 wonderful years.

-Andrew

I am so Sorry!!! 

Really sorry to hear this Mike, she was the most adorable animal I've ever seen.
You and your family have my condelences,
keep the memories and I hope you'll be okey soon!

Mike's post with the pictures made me cry.  I am not looking forward to this with my babies.
 
God Bless Mike, all dogs go to heaven.

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Very sorry to hear this :(

I´ve always had at least 2 dogs for all my life (35 years) and everytime they pass I´m totally devastated. I´m glad you got 14 years with this beautiful dog, in dogyears that´s about 98 so you can rest assured that she got a full life. Celebrate her memory

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

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