Bromont

Comments (95)

El Tejan

2015-05-04 08:16:02

Terribly sorry. Sending best wishes from Texas.

vt guy

2015-05-04 08:16:28

My thoughts are with you and Trudi. I’m so sorry.

bill

2015-05-04 08:17:36

Sorry to hear it Steve I’ve got to at home and it’s always a tough time and one of them leaves

Carl

2015-05-04 08:18:39

I’m very sorry, Steve. You were all lucky to have each other. Thank you for sharing your adventures with Bromont with your readers. He touched us.

Steve Hassenzahl

2015-05-04 08:23:57

I think how we treat the animals we love is a reflection of our character. I have never met you but have read your blog for several years. Your love for Bromont came through in every post. I am sorry to hear he is gone. He looked like such a happy beautiful dog. Try to remember the good times.

Mark Weber

2015-05-04 08:24:03

The only fault that dogs have is that they don’t out live us….

Stephanie Nadeau

2015-05-04 08:24:22

I am so saddened to read this, but it is a relief for Bromont to have a complete and healthy body again. I totally believe we will connect again and for now, his energy will continue to surround you and be with you and Trudi always. If you have not already read it, I think you and Trudi should read “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. Its an amazing book. Trudi may want to wait a bit before reading it though. It’s sure to bring more tears, but is one of the most heartwarming stories I’ve ever read. My heart goes out to you both. ~Stephanie until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened ~Anatole France

Jack Sparks

2015-05-04 08:26:42

He couldn’t have had a better owner/friend in you, sir, take care or yourself, get another race in this season and crush the field for Bromont . . .

Jeff Clawson

2015-05-04 08:29:42

Many of us understand what they bring to our lives, and are heartbroken for your loss.

Stanley

2015-05-04 08:42:26 In reply to Stephanie Nadeau

Bromont was a friend, athlete and a wonderful dog. He will be missed by many. The loss of a family member is never easy, especially one that lived a life of unconditional love. I so ditto Stephanie’s suggestion on this book. It truly helps in thinking about these types of things. I think the souls of our loved ones, human and non human, stay with us. Perhaps they come back in another form that we may or may not recognize. Blessings to you and Trudi.

Robin

2015-05-04 08:43:51

So very sorry Steve, it was a joy to read your posts about Bromont, all the travels and good times together. Best friends. So much love. Thinking of you and Trudi. Rest easy Bromont.

Gary Crandall

2015-05-04 08:48:18

Bromont was a good dog and will join other good dogs in doggie heaven. Our best - Sara and Gary

RadRenner

2015-05-04 08:53:28

We’re all going to miss him.

mickey

2015-05-04 08:54:25

rest in peace, bromont. i never met you, but i really enjoyed reading about your adventures.

Yosemit3

2015-05-04 08:56:19

always sad will miss him Rich

Bill

2015-05-04 09:00:02

Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. I feel your pain, as we had to put down our golden last week due to cancer. RIP, Bromont.

Mark Kerlin

2015-05-04 09:06:24

Steve I’m really sorry for your loss. As important as Bromont was to you I’d like to suggest that you and your friends get together and have an event where you remember Bromont. I had a cat get hit by a car about six years ago and I cried frequently for about a week until I read The Tenth Good Thing About Barney. You might consider that for Trudi.

Bill K

2015-05-04 09:16:17

I’m sorry to hear that. When pets go, it always leaves a hole in your heart.

Sean

2015-05-04 09:18:44

So sorry, Steve. You couldn’t have been a better friend.

Scott

2015-05-04 09:20:39 In reply to mickey

Amen. I always enjoyed reading about his adventures, and it was clear to me that he lived a wonderful life.

Donnie Miller

2015-05-04 09:22:28

Steve and Trudi, So sad to hear of Bromont’s passing! Having met him while I was race director of the QC Crit, it was always a joy to see you, Trudi and Bromont. As a long time dog owner, having our BEST friends ever pass away is always devastating, and we will always remember those four legged friends forever! I hope you two find peace in knowing that he is not suffering anymore! My condolences to you and R.I.P. Bromont! My best!

Tony Whetham

2015-05-04 09:25:07

Sorry for your loss.

Deaner

2015-05-04 09:43:06

sorry brother

Chris

2015-05-04 09:53:35

So sorry for your loss.

George & Diane

2015-05-04 09:53:51

We are so very-very sorry! Bromount was a great dog, with a huge heart, easy going attitude and a love for running wild and free. He loved both of you intensely, as did you and Trudi of him. He is no longer suffering…but know that the two of you are. Our hearts go out to both you and Trudi. Take care.

MS

2015-05-04 09:54:12

Been dreading this thread for a while. Hate to see Bromont go, loved reading about him. I hope that he’s chasing those rabbits that my doggies dispatched along with my past doggies.

Clifford Allen

2015-05-04 10:04:54

Oh man. So sorry for your loss. He was really special.

Fergie

2015-05-04 10:05:13

Been dreading this. There is nothing I can say. Having gone through loss of Mom and my Father in the past 2 years. Others to remember and keep memory of good times alive is good. I am sorry Trudi, Iam sorry Steve. -fergie

Sean YD

2015-05-04 10:20:35

Sorry to hear the news, Steve and Trudi. Hang in there!

Mikey Mike

2015-05-04 10:21:27

So sorry to hear this. I have always enjoyed reading The Adventures of Bromont.

Susan

2015-05-04 10:22:06

I am so sorry. Dogs are the best friends we could ever have. I wish you all of the best!

RGT

2015-05-04 10:33:33

We’ll miss you Bromont…..

Josh Rice

2015-05-04 10:45:58

Sorry Steve /hugs

Mike

2015-05-04 10:46:02

So sorry Steve. Have enjoyed the story’s over the years about your adventures with Bromont.

steven

2015-05-04 11:00:11

i always enjoyed your Bromont stories. Ride on!

sfb

2015-05-04 11:15:34

I’m so sorry for you and Trudi, Steve. Fill the hole in your heart with all of the memories of the great times you guys had with him. You know you gave him a great life.

David

2015-05-04 11:18:41

I never met Bromont but after reading about his adventures all this time, it feels like the world lost a special soul. You and Trudi were good to him, rest easy with that. I wish you both peace. David

Bob

2015-05-04 11:26:29

The tears are rolling down on to my keyboard. Brings back memories of all my past pets.

BILLSTEVENSON

2015-05-04 11:26:56

I will miss this wonderful being. Thoughts out to the both of you.

donkybhoy

2015-05-04 11:27:45

RIP Bromont. Condolences to Trudi and your good self. Will miss your posts about Bromont.

jh

2015-05-04 11:27:57

Oh man! My condolences to you and Trudi. Bromont posts and pictures are the best. Tears of sadness this morning. May you find peace in the coming months.

Jeff Butterfield

2015-05-04 11:31:31

Steve, That deal you made with Bromont? I’m thinking you both more than lived up to your respective ends of the bargain. Like, tons. I made a similar deal with pets I have loved and lost (two dear ones recently, within six months of each other). I told them that since they were leaving this world sooner than me, I expect them to be front and center on the reception committee when I eventually show up. Every fiber in my being believes this will happen.

Chris Hillman

2015-05-04 11:33:15

I am so sorry Steve. From all of your writing about Bromont, it seems you provided him with a lifetime of fantastic experiences.

Dave Ferris

2015-05-04 11:34:54 In reply to steven

Steve- my deepest condolences. I know how much Bromont meant to both of you after reading your chronicles on him. My wife and I were just recently given the horrible news that our 12 yr. old Bordie Collie mix, Anderson, has Lymphoma and maybe only a month to 2 months tops. For us this is all too soon as we are coming up on the one year anniversary, May 7, of our 14 yr. Golden Retriever, Jenna, suffering a stroke out of nowhere , (she had run 2 miles with me the day before) and then us having to let her go the next day. I’m more a runner guy then a bike guy and both these dogs had easily logged over 10K miles with me in the Verdugo Mountains by my house here in Glendale, Ca. We have no kids , they are our “kids”. It tears you apart . The only thing you can solace in is the fact you gave them the past life possible and they never had a bad day. It takes a long time but things get better. I think I cried every day for a month after Jenna left us. Actually I’m embarrassed to say I wept more then when my mom passed away. Wishing you strength in this difficult time.

Jeff Jacobsen

2015-05-04 11:44:38

My belief is that dogs are angels sent to do more for us than we can ever do for them. Bromont will be missed by all. May yours and Trudi’s sorrow pass as the memories of a great dog like Bromont will be with you always.

Peter

2015-05-04 11:59:12

You have my condolences. A dog is a special creature. They’re always happy to see you when you get home. They give back so much more than you put into them. I treasure the memories of all the dogs I’ve owned. I know I gave them good, happy lives, and that’s something to feel good about. You should feel good about the life you gave Bromont.

bw

2015-05-04 12:10:03

So, so sorry Steve. Find solace knowing you provided Bromont with an awesome life. Responses on this thread show how much positive impact he and your relationship with him had on others as well. He’s running endless fields and smiling on all of us. Take care.

Robert E

2015-05-04 12:15:06

Real sorry for your loss. You guys did everything you possibly could for Bromont! He was a lucky dog!!

Euna R

2015-05-04 12:18:59

So sorry for your loss. Lost my best girl a year ago and still heartbroken

BoneCrusher

2015-05-04 12:28:30

Heartbroken. I feel for you and Trudi.

Brandon Cavnar

2015-05-04 12:55:48

Sorry Steve, it’s tough losing a family member. You’re a good dude. Hang in there.

Dave M.

2015-05-04 12:57:32

Goodbye, Bromont. Thanks for being such a good friend to Steve and Trudi.

Ryan

2015-05-04 13:03:50

So sorry for you and Trudi, wishing you all the best. Find peace in knowing that you gave hime the best life possible!

Cindy

2015-05-04 13:14:07

Wow, what a wonderful life Bromont lived. I’m truly sorry for your loss. It is so hard to say goodbye to a cherished friend.

Tim

2015-05-04 13:19:52

I am a regular reader of this blog and have been dreading this moment for many weeks now. Bromont was a good boy and a great friend to you and Trudi. It is a sad day. Take care.

Ron

2015-05-04 13:27:12

My condolences Steve, thank you for sharing a little piece of your time with Bromont with us. I will miss reading about him.

Jeff D.

2015-05-04 13:31:04

From reading your post, sounds like Bromont had a most excellent life, not many dogs are as lucky as he was. Ya’ll hang in there, and in time the good memories will take over the sorrow.

Jon

2015-05-04 13:44:54

I’m really sorry to hear about this.

Mark

2015-05-04 13:46:05

I am sorry for you loss, your care of Bromont speaks well of you the man. Take care!

cw

2015-05-04 14:18:48

Sorry for your loss, Steve.

Scott A.

2015-05-04 14:26:10

So sorry for your loss, Bromont was a fantastic dog!

LD

2015-05-04 14:45:36

I’m very sorry for your loss. There are no words that can fill the void but perhaps knowing others share your pain will help a little. Thanks for sharing his life with us.

Geo

2015-05-04 14:57:59

Bless the animals that make us feel the most human

John Olinski

2015-05-04 15:23:58

Celebrate his life. Don’t be sad. You sign up for X amount of time. He had a great run. You and Trudi got a best friend. I would say lucky dogs all around! He will always live on in the souls he touched.

BUD

2015-05-04 15:33:10

so sorry for your loss.

kip stockton

2015-05-04 15:39:47

Best Wishes

Telford

2015-05-04 16:15:18

So sorry Steve. My thoughts go out to you, Trudi, and Kris. I always loved seeing Bromont running around at the local races. I’m like you, my dogs are my kids and when something happens to one it just tears my heart out. Rest now Bromont, may your memories live forever.

MIke

2015-05-04 16:20:23

Really Sorry Steve, There’s such beauty in the hard honesty of that, in accepting and giving love [to dogs] while always aware that it comes with an unbearable price. -Dean Koontz

David Alexander

2015-05-04 16:46:47

So very sorry to hear this, we had to say good bye to our “old lady” dog last fall, she was 16 and had seen more of the US than most people. You all are in my prayers. -D

Mike Rodose

2015-05-04 16:56:32

Thanks for sharing Bromont with us, Steve. So very sorry.

Mark Patrick

2015-05-04 17:22:52

Steve and Trudi, I’ve not had the pleasure of meeting either of you in person but after reading Steve’s blog for about 2 years now I do feel I know you enough to understand you both have good hearts. Please know as a dog owner myself who has lost his share of great companions over the years, I do understand and feel the pain you are dealing with at this time. Nothing like the unconditional love of a good dog to raise our spirits when they need lifting. To make us laugh when humor is the best medicine. Most of all to love us back with nothing wanted other than being our companions. God bless Bromont and you both, I wish I could have had the honor of meeting him myself. Sincerely, Mark

gregg

2015-05-04 17:26:12

Fellow dog owner and reader who felt touched by your stories about Bromont. When the grief lifts, the beautiful memories remain of your best friend and family member.

Jan

2015-05-04 18:06:53

Steve, I’m so sorry. Dogs are just special, and Bromont sounded like an extra special dog. My heart goes out to you and Trudi both.

Jackie Gammon

2015-05-04 18:26:39

My thoughts are with you and Trudy! Animals somehow can bring out something in all of us that another human being can’t; it seems strange, but it truly is wonderful! You gave Bromont a wonderful life and I’m quite sure that he returned the favor many times over. Take care and remember all the good times!!

IA

2015-05-04 19:24:53

Steve: I admire the way that you shared life with Bromont. He was a lucky dog, and you are a good man.

mike crum

2015-05-04 20:13:40

sorry for your loss.. i lost a few over the years.. it really sucks.. put a picture of him on your top tube…

Emil

2015-05-04 20:18:06

You were very lucky to have one another. My very best to you and Trudi.

jp

2015-05-04 20:20:46

I knew in the last several weeks I would come to read the daily updates and this news would be here. it makes us all very sad, he will be missed.

Steve

2015-05-04 20:51:09

I’m crying right now, and I never cry. Sorry.

MS

2015-05-04 22:56:14

Just another story Steve - I’ve been reading your blog for 7-8 years I think. I often babble about what I’ve read here to the wife and it goes in one ear and out the other. However she saw the pic of Bromont while I had it on screen. She asked if something had happened. I told her that Bromont has been sick for a while and she asked about him. She was very sad to hear about him. She relayed a story about seeing Bromon at Tulsa and asking ‘some lady’ if this was Bromont (I’m guessing it was Trudi) giving him a pet. My wife could not care less about the cycling aspect or any other part of our cycling drama but she knew Bromont and actually ‘met’ him twice (other time was at an Austin race somwhere). I think he had more fans than you :) We loved Bromont.

Tom Petrie

2015-05-04 23:06:40

You and Trudi have my sympathy Steve. So sorry to hear this news.

Cris C

2015-05-04 23:28:45

My thoughts go out to you and Trudi. I’m like a lot of your readers I’ll miss reading about Bromont. He brought a bunch of smiles on days when smiles were few. He made a bunch of us very sad today. I hope you and Trudi are going to be OK.

Chris K

2015-05-05 00:27:59

Sorry to hear Steve

Aki Sato

2015-05-05 08:04:45

Condolences to Trudi and yourself. Take heart that Bromont is in peace and from what I can tell he lived a wonderful, loving, and loved life.

Jacob

2015-05-05 08:53:16

I am terribly sorry and saddened to hear the news, and you and Trudi have my deepest sympathies. I never had the privilege of meeting Bromont, or either of you, but your obvious love and bond with Bromont makes me feel like I’ve lost a loved one, too. Peace, comfort, and healing to you all. Thank you for sharing your love for Bromont with us.

R.D.

2015-05-05 08:55:15

Steve- I appreciate your love, kindness, and connection to, Bromont, it speaks volumes about you as a human and the way you treat others. I have always enjoyed the way you treated me when I was new to the sport and did silly things- you were always kind and supportive! I know Bromont brought just as much to your life as you did his, maybe more - he is missed by many. I wish you and Trudi the best as your hearts feel heavy with the loss of your beautiful dog. Take care and know that an animal couldn’t ask for a better family than the both of you. R.D.

gehry

2015-05-05 11:05:08

Perhaps this is the only time that I’ve read about a dog that I regret never having had the chance to meet. Perhaps we’ll see a new puppy come along soon. Condolences to you both.

Gordo

2015-05-05 13:13:19

My condolences to you for the loss of your dog. Bromont was a well loved friend to you and Trudi.

mv

2015-05-05 16:05:21

I know how both of you are feeling. All there is to say.

Paul

2015-05-06 10:51:06

I’m sure you already have thousands of pictures of Bromont, but I put together a quick Google image search for your Bromont photos from this site. Here is Google’s shrine to Bromont (RIP): http://www.google.com/search?q=site:stevetilford.com+bromont&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=989&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=pjdKVaCLMcKusAXB8IHICg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg

The Cyclist

2015-05-06 11:39:49

Let’s hope this time he will be reincarnated as a cyclist and win a bunch of TdFs. Love will always win over death.

mike

2015-05-06 22:54:53

on out. rip. woof

Doubting Thomas

2015-05-07 11:14:15

Great dog- great life. Well done to you and Trudi!

Sam Montag

2015-05-07 13:53:44

I’m so sorry to hear about Bromont. I know he was a great friend. I understand the hurt you feel. We just lost our beagle Freckles on 4/27. My girls have not known life without her. Again sorry for your loss. Sam

brent

2015-05-10 19:12:57

so sorry about your loss. Even though I’ve never met your dog he feels like family. Keep up with your blog. I’m from Topeka and you represent us well. I now live in Florida and will be riding Dirty Kanza this year.