Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Ode to Commando


It was nice while it lasted......
Commando, the $5.00 car that James and Suzanne got last August died an untimely death last night.
In James' words, "For those who haven't heard, Commando has seen his last day. Last night after coming home from Cam and Eli's birthday parties I ran inside to put on a white shirt and tie for a meeting I had. Suzanne came in with me and we left Commando in the parking lot....RUNNING. When we came out....THIS IS WHAT WE FOUND!! "
Commando spent his last days in the service of his fellow man, ferrying Suzanne back and forth to teach school, to teach ballet. He took both of them as far away as Nampa and Kuna in his last days. He was home to many a hornets nest in his younger days back in August. He brought many honks of horns while beautiful Suzanne was at the wheel. He was a great conversation piece and saved unnecessary miles on the Blue Honda.
RIP Commando
08/15/08 - 03/31/09
Cremation has already taken place; memorials may be sent to James & Suzanne at jamesbird@u.boisestate.edu or dansersuzy_87@hotmail.com

7 comments:

Laura said...

What a tribute! I think my favorite was the taped window on the side. It added a nice flare to it's exterior finish. Commando truly was one of a kind.

Taylor said...

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!! It was on FIRE!!!!!!!

diane said...

It is always difficult to lose a loved one.

Robin said...

Burn baby burn. Are they going to keep the ashes?

Gordon & Julie Bird Blog said...

yes, in an urn on the fireplace they don't have yet. They did consider sprinkling them on the blue turf, though.

Courtney said...

That is the only fitting way for the car to die-out... tell James I'll try to hunt down my dad's old boat for him if he wants!!!! Too funny!

Rachael Havens said...

What a tribute!