Barbaro Euthanized

[txshorns02]

that is some sad new and when i went to look at the post there were 666 views

[Cajungator26]

This is one I posted in the other thread, but it belongs here too:

The Grandest Foal

I'll lend you for a little while,
My grandest foal, God said.
For you to love while he's alive,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be one or twenty years,
Or days or months, you see.
But will you, til I take him back,
Take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have those treasured memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught on earth
I want this foal to learn.
I've looked the wide world over
In my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
With trust, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love?
Nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come
To take him back again?
I know you'll give him tenderness
And love will bloom each day.
And for the happiness you've known,
You will forever-grateful stay.
But should I come and call for him
Much sooner than you'd planned.
You'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And maybe understand.

Author Unknown

[brianwspencer]

That was the worst text message to get off of a plane and read today when I get home.

I liked it better when I didn't know.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

That was the worst text message to get off of a plane and read today when I get home.

I liked it better when I didn't know.

Sorry... I have been sad all day too.

[2MinsToPost]

caught espn when they were showing Barbaro winning the Derby, then the fatefull Preakness, and for the first time in a long time, I cried a little. Gallant effort, a fighter, rest in peace cause you will always be remembered for putting up the good fight.


Thoughts go out to all the connections, especially Dr Dean Richardson. A hero in my eyes.

[Byebyemermaid]

Like all true champions he fought the battles.Unfortunately sometimes we can't win the war.With only 6 starts,and on turf and dirt his true greatness might never be able to be measured.If anything maybe this has brought more humanity into a game where it has been lacking.RIP Barbaro and thank you.

[PeteMugg]

Rest In Peace, Champ.

Live video of press conference

http://www.wnbc.com/videostream/6371537/detail.html

[Thoroughbred Fan]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Live video of press conference

http://www.wnbc.com/videostream/6371537/detail.html

Thanks

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

The bravest of the brave...Rest in Peace my friend

[pmayjr]

R.I.P.- You were a freak, a gamer, and a monster all in one! You will be missed

Watched his race for the first time a couple of days ago.Definately one of the few freaks that we are fortunate to see now & then RIP

[ninetoone]

Thanks for the memories...RIP big fella

[packerbacker7964]

Cried? Anyway I knew all along that he more than likely wasn't going to make it. He tried till the end just like he did on the track. R.I.P. Big Fellow.

[Danzig]

i was good til i watched the press conference.

[disappearingdan_akaplaya]

my condolences to every1 involved with the horse on and off the racetrack, A huge LOSS......RIP

[eajinabi]

The saddest part is that we did not see the best of him. He was a monster in the making. What a tragic loss!