11/29/2024
Dear Family and Friends,
We are reaching out with heavy hearts, as our beloved Cookie’s husband Bart has yet again experienced an unimaginable tragedy—
his home was lost Wednesday night in a fire.
While Bart was not home and is physically okay, all three of his beloved pets were killed in the fire. Moose was a brown lab and was Bart’s best friend. Moose truly helped Bart get through the loss of his beloved wife Cookie (Hope), who suddenly and unexpectedly passed earlier this year in April, the day before their eldest daughter Cortney’s birthday. Bart had two cats, Little Man who was a stray tabby and Dunkin who was a tuxedo who was also a stray that Bart and Cookie and Taylor took in many years ago. Bart’s dedication to his fur babies is a testament to the kind of person that he is. Bart is the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off of his back, but unfortunately he now has no shirts to give since he has lost everything. With that being said, we are asking for your help.
In an instant, everything Bart and Cookie worked for and cherished is now gone, leaving Bart without a roof over his head, and no place to call home. He has lost everything. This house on Hart Street is so much more than a home.
For 30 years, this home was the life of Hart Street. This home was a second home to so many throughout the years, and associated with such heartfelt memories for all who spent time there. Just a week ago was Bart and Cookie’s 37th anniversary; this was Bart’s first anniversary alone. And to be honest, he was in pretty good spirits given the circumstances and now this happened.
This devastation has shaken us to our core. But we are not giving up. The Chimoff’s have done so much for our community, so right now, we need to pull together our community behind Bart to show him the love and support that we have for him. With the assistance of our loved ones, our community, and the kindness of strangers, we are determined to help Bart rebuild his life. The funds we raise will go directly toward helping Bart get back on his feet. He has lost everything in the fire, including his pets. The man just can’t seem to catch a break, so let’s help him try to catch one. If you are interested in directly supporting Bart, there is a go fund me account for him and if you would just like to reach out, you can contact Taylor on the Blooms line or message through fb messenger about further information.
Thank you all for the love and support
Have a good Shabbos and a good weekend
