By Rachel Pritchett
rpritchett@kitsapsun.com
BREMERTON
Willow, the beloved dog and constant companion of homelessness
author Richard LeMieux has died.
The 13-year-old bichon frise succumbed Saturday morning following
cancer surgery Friday in a Lynwood facility.
“There’s so many people i this town that have lobed that dog and
cared about her,” a tearful LeMieux said Saturday. Maj. Jim Baker
of the Bremerton Salvation Army was at LeMieux’s side offering
comfort.
LeMieux, author of “Breakfast at Sally’s: One Homeless Man’s
Inspirational Journey,” credits his dog with saving his life seven
years ago when the thought of her alone caused him to pull back
from jumping off the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. LeMieux was homeless
and despondent then, ending up at the Bremerton Salvation Army,
inspiration for his book.
Since publication of the book last year, Willow has accompanied
LeMieux on many presentations and book-signings across the
nation.
“Her soul will live on,” LeMieux said.
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