Alpine Community Network – Alpine CA 91901

A Tribute to “Kona Vilett” – Our Beloved Golden Retriever 10.29.01 to 1.26.15

Kona was an extraordinary dog. Truly man’s best friend. And for Alpine, one of the community’s best friend. He has walked with his owner, Karen, every morning for many years along Tavern Road near Boulder Oaks Elementary School. You could tell if you were late for work or dropping your kids off at Joan MacQueen based on where the two were walking along the road. So many have come up to Karen and said” Oh, you’re the lady who walks the beautiful dog every day”. You’ve seen Kona prancing ahead so proudly carrying his leash. And you’ve probably chuckled on Halloween seeing Kona in his airplane costume. Debbie Gibson, teacher at BOES, said “I know there is not a car that drove by, watching you two, Kona with leash in his mouth, tail up, smiling, that didn’t smile as well. The bond you shared not only touched every child in our school community but the WHOLE community”.

Kona was also a therapy dog. He was a member of the Paw Pals reading program at BOES and the afterschool reading program at the Alpine Library. When Karen would say, “Kona, want to go and see the kids”. He would jump up, run to the car and start barking”. To know Kona is to love Kona. Kona touched the lives of many people and brightened their day. Thanks Kona! We will cherish the memories of our dear fury friend. We love you. We’ll miss you.

Submitted By:
Karen Vilett
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