We Lost A beloved Race Dog Yesterday

Jim Wahl · 02-02-2019, 12:36 PM

John Frech’s handsome boy Hunter passed here at the race in Orlando. Hunter has been battling cancer for a year now and finally went over the Rainbow Bridge with John by his side. I’m so glad I got to see Hunter the other day and pet him. John left the race and is taking Hunter home. Please keep both of them in your thoughts and prayers. Jim

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Mike Pearson · 02-02-2019, 01:11 PM

My condolences to John and his family. Hunter was a truly great dog. Perfectly trained and mannered. Never had to be on a leash and always by Johns side. He was very gentle with other dogs. My little pug pepper liked to visit with Hunter. Both are gone now.
RIP Hunter

ERaymer · 02-02-2019, 01:38 PM

My condolences John.

Rick Brown · 02-02-2019, 02:11 PM

Hi Jim and Thank You for posting this information for us back home. Minor correction it is John FRECH.

Hunter was positively one of the best cared and behaved dogs in the pit area friendly to all including the kids. He will be missed by all the Stock, Super Stock & Comp racers!
Once again Jim Thanks! Rick Brown

jmcarter · 02-02-2019, 04:09 PM

Farewell Hunter...your friends will be along bye and bye. One of my comforting thoughts is that all dogs go to heaven and how could it possibly be otherwise?

Brian Oakes · 02-02-2019, 05:44 PM

Sorry for your lose John, it will be a hard drive, been there,done that,last year, RIP Hunter. super nice dog.

Jeff Niceswanger · 02-02-2019, 06:43 PM

So sorry. I can't even imagine that ride home. Hang in there. We have always went out and purchased a replacement, but you never really do replace them.

Speedy Peets #4103 I/SA · 02-02-2019, 07:37 PM

sorry to hear Mr John, Richard Mcpeak told me about your Pup, I have my race pup`s, Prayers

R Lowry · 02-04-2019, 09:04 AM

Thinking of you during these hard times!

nhramnl · 02-04-2019, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Niceswanger

So sorry. I can't even imagine that ride home. Hang in there. We have always went out and purchased a replacement, but you never really do replace them.

I second your comments, Jeff. We've loved and lost a bunch of dogs over the last 45 years, and they can be physically replaced by a new one, but they never leave your heart or your mind. Sincere condolences on your loss. Please think about rescuing a dog that needs a home and someone to love it.

02-02-2019, 12:36 PM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	We Lost A beloved Race Dog Yesterday John Frech’s handsome boy Hunter passed here at the race in Orlando. Hunter has been battling cancer for a year now and finally went over the Rainbow Bridge with John by his side. I’m so glad I got to see Hunter the other day and pet him. John left the race and is taking Hunter home. Please keep both of them in your thoughts and prayers. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. Last edited by Jim Wahl; 02-02-2019 at 04:26 PM.

02-02-2019, 01:11 PM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,446 Likes: 614 Liked 1,919 Times in 576 Posts	Re: We Lost A beloved Race Dog Yesterday My condolences to John and his family. Hunter was a truly great dog. Perfectly trained and mannered. Never had to be on a leash and always by Johns side. He was very gentle with other dogs. My little pug pepper liked to visit with Hunter. Both are gone now. RIP Hunter __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

02-02-2019, 01:38 PM	#3
ERaymer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: We Lost A beloved Race Dog Yesterday My condolences John.

02-02-2019, 04:09 PM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,381 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: We Lost A beloved Race Dog Yesterday Farewell Hunter...your friends will be along bye and bye. One of my comforting thoughts is that all dogs go to heaven and how could it possibly be otherwise? __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

02-02-2019, 05:44 PM	#6
Brian Oakes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 570 Likes: 2 Liked 408 Times in 115 Posts	Re: We Lost A beloved Race Dog Yesterday Sorry for your lose John, it will be a hard drive, been there,done that,last year, RIP Hunter. super nice dog.

02-02-2019, 02:11 PM	#4
Rick Brown Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 45 Times in 8 Posts	Re: We Lost A beloved Race Dog Yesterday Hi Jim and Thank You for posting this information for us back home. Minor correction it is John FRECH. Hunter was positively one of the best cared and behaved dogs in the pit area friendly to all including the kids. He will be missed by all the Stock, Super Stock & Comp racers! Once again Jim Thanks! Rick Brown

02-02-2019, 06:43 PM	#7
Jeff Niceswanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 893 Likes: 681 Liked 1,031 Times in 368 Posts	Re: We Lost A beloved Race Dog Yesterday So sorry. I can't even imagine that ride home. Hang in there. We have always went out and purchased a replacement, but you never really do replace them. __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 SS

02-02-2019, 07:37 PM	#8
Speedy Peets #4103 I/SA Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 121 Likes: 4 Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: We Lost A beloved Race Dog Yesterday sorry to hear Mr John, Richard Mcpeak told me about your Pup, I have my race pup`s, Prayers

02-04-2019, 09:04 AM	#9
R Lowry Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cuyahoga Falls Oh Posts: 17 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: We Lost A beloved Race Dog Yesterday Thinking of you during these hard times!