File Photo - May Not Be Nemo
Nemo, beloved first pet of Em 3HourTour, was found dead in his fish bowl just after 7pm August 9th, 2006. Funeral services were conducted around the hallway toilet in the 3HourTour home, as per the wishes of his family. His interment is the village sewer system.
No foul play was suspected.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
He is survived by bowlmate, Bubbles.
Nemo's life is a pond-to-pool story. While details of his birth and early life are not known, it was suspected that he was born and raised in a fishery, destined to be bait for tourists on a party boat in the Gulf of Mexico. But as luck would have it, he was rescued from that life to one just slightly better - 2nd prize in the ping-pong ball toss game at county/state fairs. He lived in a Coleman cooler with several hundred other "prizes" for several weeks during the hot Midwest USA Summer. However, his luck would change August 3rd, when Em would win him on her 20th toss at the McLean County Fair. He was brought home to live the life of a king in a 3/4 gallon fish bowl filled with neon rocks and sea shells, 2 meals a day, and fresh water every other day.
His hobbies included breathing and swimming circles around his bowl.
He was adored by Em to the very end.
3 comments:
Oh how sad, give Em my condolences. Nice obit btw.
Even when it's expected, it's sad isn't it? LOVE the obit. How is the Em/Boy relationship doing now that one of them has lost their fish?
Thanks, ladies. I'll pass on your condolences to Em.
Good question, CL! This was something that we were worried about from the get-go. Especially from Em. She's the kind of kid that is always looking to what the other ones have. Prudence and I joked that if one had to die, we wanted both of them to go. But The Boy did something very unexpected...and nice! When I told them Nemo had passed, he immediately offered to share Bubbles (his fish) with Em! You could have knocked me over with a feather. Of course I praised the heck out of him for being so thoughtful, kind, and supportive, and I think he liked that. Was this just a bolt of lightning, or will it further peace in the house? Only time will tell...
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