Mr. Creamy Paws

Our Senshido brother, Corey Hawes, AKA Mr. Creamy Paws, passed away a few days ago after his battle with cancer. He left behind a loving wife, a a handsome young son, a beautiful little daughter, amazingly supportive parents, and a laundry list of friends and family. People, including Puppy Guts and myself, were truly blessed to have had Corey enter into our lives and we were truly inspired by Corey and the way he lived his life and the way he bravely shared his battle with cancer. He shared his hopes, his triumphs, his fears, his feelings and even his bad days and he really didn't hold back much. But he remained strong and steadfast, and always had a kind word to say regardless of how he was feeling. He showed people gratitude, love, compassion and friendship. He always made the people around him, even the ones he had just met, feel like they belonged there all the while, in his circle of friends. I have to say, I'm very sure I learned a lot about life in general from this guy. And what's strange is that, I'd never actually met him. But it didn't seem to matter to him. And quite frankly, it didn't matter to us. He was "our brother" all the same. 

Corey's good friend Jim sort of summed it all up perfectly for the rest of us who aren't so good with the words thing (well..... me.):
"Love long and hard and help those we meet along the way. Corey wanted people to live their life to the fullest and to love as much as they can. Every little bit we do in this direction is what he wanted and it's exactly what we should all be doing." 

We should ALL remember that. 

And now, it is with heavy heart that I, along with many others say, "Rest in peace, friend. Thanks for those valuable lessons." 

My love and condolences are with Corey's family and friends, along with hugs and stuff too.