Dear editor,
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
I’m the man you’ve probably seen walking a beagle around downtown Greensboro. I walk my dog almost every day — sometimes twice a day. He loved exploring downtown and greeting familiar faces.
His name is Reverend Colbert Comer, but most people just called him “Rev.”
On the afternoon of Thursday, June 5, Rev went missing.
If you’re inclined to look for him, you might start downtown. That’s where he was happiest. At home, I’d often find him sleeping on the couch, curled up in my chair, or waiting by the kitchen door. He liked resting under the fig tree in the backyard or napping on the rug in my office at church.
If he wasn’t there, he might’ve headed toward the interstate — he loved DQ puppy cups and was always hopeful for a few French fries from the fast food places.
He could’ve also made his way to the lake where we used to live. We often walked the pond behind Publix, though it’s been a while since we’ve been back.
Or maybe he went north, toward Colbert and Comer. We used to walk the Comer City Cemetery almost every day. He had friends on Georgia Avenue and a yard he loved to crawl across on his belly, just for fun.
And if he went really far, perhaps he made his way back to Lavonia. That was home for five wonderful years. Maybe he’s walking Bowman Street, or resting under a tree in the Lavonia City Cemetery. Maybe he’s trying to visit his friends at the Depot, Beasley Tax Service, or Gum Log Brewery. He might be stopping by Lavonia United Methodist Church, where he often went to work with me. Maybe he’s checking in with Lauren, his dog-sitter and photographer, or stopping by Lavonia Animal Hospital to visit his vet friends.
Many of you have been asking about Rev. Thank you for your love and concern.
I want you to know: I actually know exactly where Rev is.
He’s not lost. Reverend Colbert Comer has crossed the rainbow bridge to be with Jesus. He’s waiting for me now — waiting with Jesus, just as faithful as ever.
Until that day comes, he holds a special place in my heart.
I would also like to extend my deepest gratitude to the wonderful and caring staff at Durham Veterinary Clinic. You were so kind and professional with your care.
With love and gratitude, Rev. Dr. Hugh E Hendrickson, Greensboro Campus Pasto,r First Methodist Churc,h Greensboro, Lake Oconee