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Colonel Rock III to Retire

Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 6:16 pm
by wiu712
Never fear, Leatherneck Fans, Colonel Rock III will still be making some appearances to teach Colonel Rock IV all that he knows to know about being Western's official mascot.

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Re: Colonel Rock III to Retire

Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 7:41 pm
by GV Dad
I didn't know he had a FB page! I'll have to friend him :)

Re: Colonel Rock III to Retire

Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 8:17 pm
by wiu712
GV Dad wrote: Wed May 30, 2018 7:41 pmI didn't know he had a FB page! I'll have to friend him :)
https://www.facebook.com/Col.RockIII/

Re: Colonel Rock III to Retire

Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 9:36 pm
by ST_Lawson
GV Dad wrote: Wed May 30, 2018 7:41 pm I didn't know he had a FB page! I'll have to friend him :)
Yup, he's a good dog, super friendly, loves kids. He's just getting up there in age (average lifespan of a bulldog is 8-10 years) and it's time to step back and let a young pup take over the demanding public appearances and travel schedule.

If he's still showing up occasionally at things in the fall, you should stop by and give him a scratch behind the ears.

Re: Colonel Rock III to Retire

Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:29 am
by GV Dad
Definitely! Just curious, how is he cared for? Does he kennel somewhere on campus?

Re: Colonel Rock III to Retire

Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:44 am
by wiu712
GV Dad wrote: Thu May 31, 2018 8:29 amJust curious, how is he cared for? Does he kennel somewhere on campus?
Colonel Rock III lives with Joe Roselieb, the Director of Residential Facilities at Western.
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Re: Colonel Rock III to Retire

Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 9:05 am
by sealhall74
Do you think we will ever see a female bulldog as mascot - maybe a Madame Rockette? ;)

Re: Colonel Rock III to Retire

Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:26 pm
by rocki
So, has anyone donated to the mascot memorial project? I keep trying to donate, and it kicks me out. Wondered if something weird was going on.

Re: Colonel Rock III to Retire

Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:00 pm
by ST_Lawson
rocki wrote: Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:26 pm So, has anyone donated to the mascot memorial project? I keep trying to donate, and it kicks me out. Wondered if something weird was going on.
Well, some people are, it's up to over $22k at this point. If you're having problems, I'd contact the Foundation office: http://www.wiu.edu/giving/
You can call them at (309) 298-1808 or email them at WIUFoundation@wiu.edu.