“Breakfast at Sally’s” author Richard LeMieux is currently writing a children’s book about his beloved dog Willow, who died of cancer on Nov. 21, 2009. He hopes to finish it in June and have it out for sale in November.
“Breakfast at Sally’s” continues to be a hot seller. Richard is in great demand as a speaker on the topic of homelessness. You can reach him at home at (360) 698-5743.
The book is for sale in our office for $15. We are located at 832 6th St. in downtown Bremerton, near the corner of 6th and Warren. We are open every weekday from 8am to 4pm.
Richard’s friend Tina Bennett has created a beautiful pendant in the shape of a traditional Japanese house, accompanied by the motto “Everyone Deserves a Home.” It is for sale for $38 and $65. Tina is the chair of the Willow Charitable Foundation, which raises money for homeless causes.
She has also written a song based on a chapter in Richard’s book. Several others have been inspired to do the same. If enough songs about the homeless are written by local artists, we will try to make an “Album For the Homeless.”
If you want to see Richard on “Oprah,” please go to her website and tell her! A local enthusiast of “Breakfast At Sally’s” has put together the following instructions for bombarding Oprah with requests to have Richard LeMeiux on her show:
1. Go to www.oprah.com
2. Go down to the very bottom where it says “Contact Us” click on that
3. Then you’ll see several options on the left. Click on “The Oprah Show” for sending in show ideas
4. Fill in the blanks with your information and then copy and paste the following letter (insert your name) of course. If we do this weekly it just may work!
Here is a sample letter:
My name is (your name); I live in Bremerton, WA. I want to share some information with you, and ask that you PLEASE have Richard LeMieux come speak on your show. This man has an incredible story about living on the streets homeless with his Bichon Frise for nearly 2.5 years in Bremerton, WA. “Breakfast at Sally’s” is his book. He started out as “journaling” his counselor told him it would be good for him. His constant companion was that of Willow the Wonder Dog (a precious little dog) In the beginning of the book, Richard attempts to take his life by jumping off of the Narrows Bridge in Tacoma, WA. What stopped him was hearing Willow bark from the van that he left parked near the bridge. He left a note in the truck with Willow “To Whom it may concern, if you find Willow PLEASE take care of her, she’s very special….” hence the book tells the story of how Willow saved his life all the way through the book. The book is mainly about homeless people, but also the plight of homeless dogs. It’s an entirely true story, and will open your eyes. Richard has pleaded with us to get the word out about homelessness, and his amazing little dog, Willow. He said, “Write the Oprah show this story needs to go national and she is as NATIONAL as one can get!” and I agree.
I’ve written you about this a couple of weeks ago, and have decided maybe I need to write weekly! I trust and respect you and I know you love dogs, and I know you’re compassionate. You won’t regret having this man on your show. Thank you in advance. I hope your team that reads these emails, will see the value in this one. Thank you!
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