Bobby Flay’s cat Nacho died in October 2023, however the grief endures, and Instagram customers are sending their sympathies to Flay after he shared his newest tribute to his departed pal.
In an Instagram video on Thursday, July 3, Flay confirmed followers the tree he planted in Nacho’s reminiscence. “It’s surrounded by orange flowers,” the Meals Community star wrote. “The tree has flowers, too, which bloom each summer season. Miss you, Nacho.”
On the base of the tree is a plaque that reads, “In loving reminiscence of Nacho Flay. 10/07/2014 – 10/17/2023. Although Nacho crossed the rainbow bridge, his magic was really particular. Relaxation peacefully. Endlessly in our hearts.”
And commenters on Flay’s Instagram put up despatched their help to the celeb chef.
“Love how he has your title,” one individual wrote. “Our pets are extra than simply pets — they’re household.”
One other person commented, “What an exquisite tribute to your loved one Nacho. I misplaced my lady on the identical day he handed away. The grief is so intense. Simply know I really feel your ache.”
Another person mentioned, “My coronary heart nonetheless aches for my cats who left. Lovely thought.”
And one person wrote, “That tree’s gonna develop tall with time, roots deep in love and reminiscence. Each breeze by way of these branches, each little bit of shade it throws — it’s like somewhat piece of Nacho nonetheless hanging round, watching the world with that very same chill vibe he all the time had. You turned loss into one thing lasting. That’s not simply cool — that’s legacy. A lot love and respect, bro.”
Flay posted one other tribute on the day he mentioned goodbye to Nacho, after whom Flay named his cat meals model, Made by Nacho.
“I normally don’t put up non-public household enterprise, however I really imagine he was everybody’s cat not directly,” Flay wrote on the time. “Nacho had a magic about him that was really particular. He got here into my life once I wanted him most and introduced joyful second after joyful second to my family. … Give your pets an additional lengthy hug at the moment, and please say a brief prayer for Nacho. They imply a lot to all of us.”