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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Mourning Harry Kalas

We'll long remember the outpouring of grief surrounding Harry Kalas' death three months ago. The Phillies' longtime broadcaster touched so many people.

His widow, Eileen, who has put their home near Media on the market, told me that while she's beginning to cope, the loss was too intense for his golden retriever, Scout.

For two weeks before Kalas died on April 13, the dog "wouldn't leave his side," she said. "He usually would sleep in another room, but for some reason he wanted to be right there with him."

After Kalas' death, Scout "wouldn't leave [Kalas'] suitcase alone. I put [the suitcase] in a closet, and he just howled." She said she had to give the dog to a family friend.

Posted by Michael Klein @ 3:45 AM  Permalink | 4 comments
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Posted 11:20 AM, 07/07/2009
catharine_christian_carpenter
The dog was so loving, loyal and heartbroken and she GAVE HIM AWAY?! HUH?
Posted 11:32 AM, 07/07/2009
drnnat
Harry was a wonderful fixture in Philly for many years. He is, and will always be, loved by all of us who crossed his path while he was part of our scene. But enough is enough. Cant we just let this fine gentleman rest in peace.
Posted 11:33 AM, 07/07/2009
Dutch of N
That was hard to read. Very sad.
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About Michael Klein
Michael Klein chronicles local people, places and things (in easy-to-digest portions) three days a week in his Inquirer column "INQlings." He also covers the restaurant scene in his Thursday Food column, "Table Talk." See his work at http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/michael_klein.
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