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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Farewell to Fred


Fred, the beloved hamster in my son's classroom, died the other day. Given the tumor growing on his shoulder, the kids knew it was only a matter of time. My son wrote him (with help) a darling little note the day before he died...


Our school custodian (the old softy) built a little wooden casket for Fred, and then helped the K-1 class bury him. It was a sweet little funeral, just perfect for a sweet little hamster...
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4 comments:

  1. MelodyApril 20, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    :'(
    Rest in peace sweet little Fred.
    Hugs to all the K-1 class.

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  2. SuzanneApril 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Goodbye Fred!

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  3. Melissa RomanApril 21, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    It must have been sad, I hate when any living thing dies slowly. Its torture.

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  4. Denice (inkstitch)April 22, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Aww, this is so sweet. Goodbye Fred.

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