A few weeks ago, Warming Glow reader Justine sent me this email:
My boyfriend, Jason loved corgis. At first, I will admit that I was not the biggest fan of corgis. Jason was set on changing my mind. Every Friday (and a few other days in the week) he would send me Corgi Friday pictures from Warming Glow. He would comment on every picture saying “why do you hate a cute little face like this?” and “please buy me and give me to your boyfriend!” This became a little tradition between the two of us. Eventually, after countless emails & endless walks around Manhattan searching for at least one corgi (Manhattan is not big on corgis!) I caved and realized the big-bellied, tiny-legged furballs were actually pretty cute.
Jason died unexpectedly in his sleep on April 13th due to cardiac arrest. Although he has been gone since April, I have continued our tradition of “Corgi Friday” on his Facebook wall. His Mom & Dad, friends & family all comment on Corgi Friday when I post it on his wall. I think it helps a little bit with our grief because we know how much he loved loved LOVED corgis. I have not missed one Friday.
September 15th would have been his 26th birthday. I was wondering if you could please dedicate Corgi Friday on September 16th to Jason Stock.
Justine, we here at Warming Glow were saddened to hear of the tragic loss of someone so young, someone who loved corgis, and someone who was clearly cherished by you and those close to him. Below, you’ll find a special corgi video that Danger Guerrero made in remembrance of Jason. We hope it helps keep his memory alive in some small way.
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And now Im crying.
Im sorry for your loss.
Wow. Good work.
Yeah, I guess this wasn’t the Friday to report that my 45 lb dog was repeatedly humped by a corgi at the dog park last night and kept looking up at me as if to say “such. low. certer of gravity.”
Maybe Jason would be happy that a corgi was gettin some on his birthday?
ok which one of you assholes is cutting onions in my office?
Wow. This came out great, thank you so much! Corgi Friday FOREVER!
Once I saw Danger put it together I knew exactly which song was going to be used. Did not stop me from getting all choked up. Great Tribute.
That was touching. Like Garrett, I am a grown man crying.
Justine, I am so sorry for your loss.
Justine, I’m sorry for your loss. Now I just need to go hug my puppy.
Damn it, I can only tell people I got something in my eye so many times before they stop believing me.
I’ve not got any audio. Is it set to “Yakety Sax”?
Darn allergies.
Yep. I’m crying too. That’s so freakin’ sad. I’m really sorry. Totally going to go snuggle my corgi in his memory. wow, so emotional.
If you had a choice between corgi heaven and regular heaven, it would kind of be a pointless decision because honestly, what kind of heaven wouldn’t have corgis?
The most touching corgi video I have ever watched. I am so sorry for your loss, Justine. RIP.
@ Justine — I’m so glad to have been a part of this tribute. All the best to you and Jason’s family.
Tears. I has them…and the cuter the corgi in the video the more I cry. RIP Jason Stock.
Thanks so much, everyone & especially Matt. The video is so awesome and I said “He loved that clip!” at least 5 times lol. Thank you, this is wonderful.
The second I heard that first note, I just started to shake my head and smile. Perfect.
Justine, best wishes to you, and to all of Jason’s family and friends. For what it’s worth, I know that, at times in the future, something will remind me of your letter and this video, and I’ll recall the name Jason Stock and send you a good thought.
Thank you so much for putting together this tribute to Jason. I know it means the world to Justine and Jasons family.
*sniffles*
@ Danger. The video is perfect, can’t stop watching it and re-watching it.
Boys II Men + Heart-ripping story of loss + Puppies= DDB Tears.
Justine and Jason’s Family, please accept my condolences for your loss.
DG and Matt- It is good to know that in all the Archer joke reference explanations and Kelly Kapowski gifs that there is heart and class on the internet. Well done, gentlemen.
Damn, random dust storm in my office this afternoon… So sorry for your loss Justine. RIP Jason.
Here’s to Jason Stock, Corgi on.
Justine, I am truly sorry for your loss. When you see Jason on the other side he should be hugging a corgi.
This is everything the internet should be. Thoughts and prayers Justine. Somewhere, Jason is rolling around with 100 corgi puppies.
First time in 6 years I have cried at work. I am going to go home and hug my mutt from the pound all weekend. (He had his top two teeth pulled and he looks like Willie from Swamp People). Dogs are awesome and I am glad it gives you peace. RIP Jason.
Justine, sorry to hear about Jason all the best to you and your family. Fortunately nobody else is in the office so I have to explain why I my eyes are watering
Justine,
Three weeks ago I suddenly my 4 yr. old corgi Copper to lymphoma. I’m pretty sure Cop has found Jason and they are BFF’s by now. <3
Justine and Jason’s Family,
I have been busy all day and didn’t have time to check Warming Glow, so this is the first post I opened. I love Corgi Friday. For me, it’s all about goodness and having fun and knowing that you are part of something that makes no sense except to bind us together as people around something that’s positive. I have a feeling Jason was a good guy, fun loving and playful. I’m sure you will miss him. I hope you keep good thoughts about him in your memories.
I cried….at work. God damn it.
RIP you corgi loving magnificent bastard.
That was beautiful. Loss of a loved one (human or animal) is heartbreaking, and I wish everyone could have a tribute this perfect. And Zack, a heaven without dogs ain’t heaven.
Jesus fucking christ to die in your sleep at 26? RIP. Sorry for your loss truly
That was nice of you guys to do.
Sincerest condolences to you, Justine.
I haz tears in mine eyez :_(
I send my girlfriend Corgi Friday pics. She always wants to buy me one, but I can’t have them on account of my landlord. Justine, my heart goes out to you and Jason’s family.
RIP Jason, heaven is a place where everyone can have a Corgi.
Jason was my brothers friend from college. He was the first one of his rugby team friends I ever met and couldn’t have been nicer. He gave me the nick name Trevor which still sticks to this day. He was the friend you want and the son you wanted to have your daughter marry. The world isn’t the same with out him.
Happy birthday Jason, Trevor misses you man. So much.
Love Troy “Trevor”
Now Jason and his elite team of Corgi’s are dominating the big ranch in the sky
Justine sounds fat.
(sniff) Trying to fight back tears…..grrrr, let’s see what’s on TV, maybe that’ll distract my girly emotions…..Brian’s Song?! NOOOOOO!!!
Aw hell (weeping), I love you Brian Piccolo! And I love you too, corgis! And Jason and everyone else!
This is so great. I know Jay is looking down on us happy as ever. I’m overwhelmed by all of the amazing comments everyone is leaving. You are making us smile through it all. Justine, you are so great for thinking of this!! I know how hard he tried to get you to love corgis. When you finally gave in he text me saying that he “finally did it” and that he would have a corgi before I knew it. Miss you so so so much Jay! xoxoxo
@ voodoo – If you’re gonna leave shithead troll comments, as least be smart enough not to sign in using a Twitter address that leads to your super-impressive IMDB page.
Jeezus, I leave the country for a few weeks and what happens? A cynical, sarastic, and sometimes mean blog goes all sentimental.
*slow clap*
Well done, everyone.
Justine (and the rest of Jason’s friends & family), I’m sorry for your loss, and hope that you find some bit of comfort in corgis and comments.
And DG, thank you so very much for not setting the video to a Celine Dion song.
Thank you so much for making this. Words can’t describe how much it means to me and the rest of Jay’s friends and family. Justine, I love you, and you are wonderful for coming up with this idea. Jay would have loved it
I’ll be a son of a bitch, but I’m getting a corgi
This is one of the reasons this is the best blog on the net. That is some great hustle ad now lets get some snacks for Justine.
Condolences and best wishes.
@ Danger, thanks for having my back!
haha Yesterday was a hard day, but I knew Corgi Friday and this dedication was something to look forward to. Bet you never thought that you would bring so much joy to a group of people, just by talking about Corgi’s. But then again, those little cuddly cuties can have that effect on us.
thanks again for today, last friday, and the Friday’s ahead.
This was awesome guys.
Sorry for your loss Justine, and RIP Jason hope you have a corgi right beside you in the heavenly sky’s looking down
Danger, you made water come out of my eyes. Well done, indeed. Justine, so sorry for your loss
Simply classy. Well done. We should all be lucky enough to have such a eulogy.
Damn that’s just crushing. Sorry for your loss Justine. Is there nothing these dogs can’t do?
Thanks for making the Internet a slightly less donkey humping disaster.
It is a sad moment, it is a sad song, but I can’t help but laugh when the Corgy jumps in the water to go fetch the ball. Does this make me a bad person?
Wow ~ Justine you are one amazing woman! The fact that you would think of asking for this makes my heart smile. I know Jason’s beautiful smile is gleeming down on you from heaven, and I’m guessing he’s finally got his Corgy up there!
GAH! I was just catching up on some missed Corgi Fridays and now I have emotions! My condolences to Justine and all of Jason’s family, friends, and loved ones. Now where’s my damn dog so I can hug his neck?!