So sad. Our town lost a good man.

I would have liked to have known him. I am so sorry.

Hervey befriended rabbits, too, and believed that though timid, they were tamable if you treated them gently. What a sad loss.

I'm shocked and saddened . I thought we would have him recovering and returning to his store. I remember his store for having the most unique and exotic chickens, roosters and pigeons I'd ever seen. In fact, I didn't even know there was such a thing as exotic chickens until I set foot in his store. His store was where we went to buy duck food for my daughter's pet ducks. His store was one of a kind in the neighborhood. Where else can you get duck feed? And free advise to boot. You will be missed, Hervey.

I had the honor to be Hervey's friend for 16 years; I will miss him very much. I met Hervey in 1994 and we did our first 5K race in Griffith park together in 1995. Hervey was a great and gentle person, he always told me I could do anything, all I have to do is believe in myself.
Two funny things I will always remember about Hervey, one was my first hike in Griffith park. We needed to reach Mount Hollywood in the park before sunset, it was Palm Sunday. He said we needed to take a short cut, so instead of taking the path we took a short cut, straight up the mountain. Another time was when Hervery tried to teach me how to ride a bike. I fell at least 8 times in the same spot but he didn't give up on me . Hervery, I know your at peace and will miss you.
Franco aka Frank

Everyone who knows Hervey is saddened by his loss. I met Hervey in 2000 at his pet shop. We wore the same running shirt. Thus, a common bond developed. At that time, I wasn't enjoying racing anymore and was on my way out of retiring my shoes. Hervey inspired me to reconsider my decision. Not only that, I developed into a 100 mile ultra marathon runner. He taught me how to enjoy the race and not just push for a fast time. We've raced, biked and traveled for races. I even got him into participating in Hash Runs (drinking club w a running problem). He was always game to adventures. In our last race together last Nov near Morro Bay, a rare opportunity occured. I won a once in a lifetime, 1st overall in the 50k. Hervey won 3rd in his age group in the 7 mile division. We talked about all the good times while we were driving.
My wife and I lost a family member in Hervey. Even our dogs and cats were dear to him. He'll always be a winner in my book. thx.

From 1989 to 2005 I had mallard ducks--a total of 7 over the years. Whenever I went on vacation, the ducks would take their vacation in the back of Hervey's shop. Being a generous person, he was always reluctant to take any money and would be embarrassed when I insisted. Usually he would agree to take three or five dollars for the food he provided, and stated that "they don't eat much." Rest in peace. I'll miss you.

The outpouring of messages and tributes from his friends and customers is overwhelming. Hervey was a Good Friend, Noble Warrior, a Child of God, and my Precious Brother.
Hervey was the most pure in heart person I have ever known - loving, giving, caring, honest, humble, gentle, and more - a lesson to us all.
Thank you - each of you - his friends, customers, business colleagues - all of you.
Thank you so much. You meant everything to Hervey. It was because of You that he got up every morning and headed down the freeway to Highland Park. You enriched his life. You gave him a purpose and you affirmed him as a friend. He continues to live, in our memories and in our hearts. God Bless You. God Bless Hervey.

I will always know Hervey as "Sam" the chicken man, with his unique pet store on York. I would take my infant daughter with me his store to buy chicken feed and to talk chicken. Whenever I didn't bring her with me, he always asked where she was. He would look at her with a smile and would always say "she's thinking." He always asked about how my birds were doing, and when I told him my worries he would reassure me that spring would rejuvinate them and get them to start laying eggs again. I would remind him of how great his store was to carry chicken feed in LA area, and how cheap it was too, and one time he got upset about how expensive prices were in general, because he was so honest. A visit to his store was always so enjoyable because you could always expect a friendly chat, animals and all.
I am shocked and mainly deeply saddened by the loss of this great man. He inspired me to keep doing what I love, despite where I come from. I wish I could be like him, and I am only 27. Chickens and all.

To me he was always "Sam, Sam the Poultry Man."
Seven years ago when I was deseperately trying to find "mash" and "grit" for my newly rescued Japanese quail, "Sam," Herve, came to the rescue. I enjoyed visiting with him and seeing the animals he loved and cared for.
I work at the LA Zoo, and from where I stand, Sam was one of the most attentive, kind "keepers," I have ever met.
I will cry over this for awhile.

I loved "Sam" very much. We've been going into the store for 20 + years. He always helped us find homes for unwanted or lost roosters. He loved coffee--so I'd take him New Mexico Pinon (coffee) from my home state--every once in a while. I purposely planned my day to allow for visiting time if I needed to go to the shop. I asked him to come over to my house for dinner sometime with my family and friends--but he said he did his socializing at work. : > He was such a good man. I was so sad to hear he'd passed away. I will never forget him. Please keep us posted Wayne, about a memorial service.

There seem to be some cats trapped in the now closed petstore. They've been sitting in the window every morning. Does anyone know if someone is feeding them and giving them water? If you know anything please leave a comment or email me at the_sunsetflower@hotmail.com. Otherwise I'm planning on contacting the police know so that we can find a way to get them out. Many people in the neighborhood are worried about theses cats.

Thank you,

Nina