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#1 ·
It's with a heavy heart I post this. Harry, Black Dog has past away. I talked to his wife today. She is going to send me his obituary. When I get it, I will post it. Damn it all to hell. He was someone I really wanted to meet. We talked on the phone and you could tell he was somebody who cared. I'm going to miss him!
Harry and I rarely saw eye to eye but there were few people on this forum with more charisma. I, personally, appreciate his stance on animal welfare - and I am going to make a donation in his name (or at least his ET name) to our local animal shelter. RIP Harry. I wish the best for your family and pet(s).
 
#61 ·
You may have seen posts where Harry/Black Dog and I were in where we referred to each other as "Cuz". That's because we shared the same surname.

I sent him an email once from my business email and didn't even think about my personal info being in my signature line on my outgoing emails. He had PMed me about something and gave me his email address so I sent him what he asked about. Got a reply thanking me but that was about it for then.

Then one day out of the blue I get a call and I hear this obvious "Bawstin" accent. Didn't have a clue who it was. He said "this is Harry034E form ET":laughing:

He said I hope you don't mind me calling since your number was in your email. I said not at all because I'm always glad to talk to people I interact with but don't get to talk to. But he said "be careful about putting your personal info out on the web, there are a lot of crazies out there":)

I told him I knew that, it was just an email to him. He laughed and said "that's right it was just to me, just wanted to make sure"!:laughing:

Anyway, to add to what others stated, through talking with him, emails, texts, pms, etc. he never talked bad about anyone on the forum. He might say "they are confused" or "having a bad day". He seemed to always find something positive about everyone.
I truly believe he would have given you the shirt off his back!:thumbsup:

Rest in Peace Rich!
May God bless your family!!!
 
#64 · (Edited)
I am very sad to see his early departure. This place won't be the same without him. Ideologically we were at odds on many things. But he was a strong supporter of the underdog, no pun intended, and I admired him for that.

I have to ask, will is wife be okay? I didn't see any children mentioned in the obituary. I am sure he would've wanted to know his wife would have been taken care of.

I would beg all of you to reconsider sending flowers, and instead send a monetary donation to his wife. Hard enough to deal with the loss, and costs of burying a loved one and the financial uncertainty for years to come. I hope he had a life insurance policy.
 
#65 ·
Oh my God, I just got home, turned on the laptop and read the news.

I will miss you Richard (Harry always to me). Me and him was buddies . This is so sad. Goodbye and God Bless you my Friend.

A true American Patriot.
 
#67 ·
Today really sucks. I just got back from a 3 hour drive from my brother in laws mothers funeral hoping to read some good posts. I started with some emails and saw one from the Brushman and dropped what I was doing after reading it- hoping it was just a mistake just to log in and see it posted here.

Thanks @backstay, the update is appreciated, I know it is hard to post but we all do truly appreciate what is a very difficult task.

I'll miss our chats from time to time Harry.
 
#73 ·
Just saw this!
Harry was always the first one there when someone lost a pet.

I believe that i have lost a true friend even tho I never met him!

RIP Harry!
 
#79 ·
Damn, hell of a loss. I saw so many posts saying he was the first to welcome people to the forum;

And low and behold after a quick check of my first ever post he was for me too. Looks like he had a glitch and posted the same welcome message 10 times on my intro thread!

Things'll definitely be different on here.
 
#83 ·
I met Rick a few months ago while I was up in Needham, Ma. We had dunkin donuts & coffee together. I too had a different political outlook than Rick but he was a stand up guy. I was going to call him the yesterday and see what was up but I got distracted.

I will miss him.......RIP
 
#85 ·
Here is the obit.

http://massachusetts.obituaries.funeral.com/2015/11/14/richard-carr/


Full Notice for those nearby

http://www.brascofuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2286283/Carr-Richard/service-details.php


Richard Carr of Newton, passed away unexpectedly November 7th, 2015 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston at the age of 55. Born on December 12, 1959 in White Plains, NY; son of the late Robert and Jane (Rusk) Carr, Richie was raised and lived most of his life in Newton. A graduate of Newton North High School, Richie went on to Coyne School of Electricity. He was employed as a Master Electrician throughout his life owning & operating his own business “Richard A. Carr Electrical”. He was a member of the Electrical Forum and the International Dart Association. He had a love of dogs especially his own “Harry”. Richie is survived by his loving & devoted wife of 26 years Margaret M. “Peggy” Mancuso, his dear brother & sister Robert Carr and his wife Michaela Dewale of Augusta, GA and Susan Carr and her husband Leonard “Lenny” Shine of North Canton CT. In addition he is survived by several nieces & nephews. Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Funeral Service in celebration of Richard’s Life at Calvary Cemetery, 250 High Street, WALTHAM on Friday November 20th at 1:00 p.m. The Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels of WALTHAM assisted the family with arrangements.
 
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