The story of George takes a sad turn:

Obituary for 8-25-03 - It is with deep sadness that I must report that George the Parrott is dead. He was brutally murdered this morning sometime between midnight and 4 AM. An unnamed assassin known as “The Cat” carried out this murder. The cat was seen earlier in the day lurking about but was thought to have left the area. There have been several attempts on George’s life the latest being a month ago when he was ambushed by two pigeons while flying to his place of residents at BIAP. Several Iraqis reported that the attack was unprovoked witnessed the attack. This assassination was sanctioned by the local mob known as “The Brotherhood of Pigeons”. George leaves behind a very large family most of the overseas, none were available for comment. He is an OIF survivor escaping from his captures during the first days of the war. Local Iraqis and Americans alike are saddened by this tragic and horrific murder. The burial will be sometime today once all the remains can be gathered up. He was my loyal companion since April 15th. He was a good friend and he will be missed.