The story of the passing of Do'ak, the beloved carabao that entertained and gave rides to so many for mor than two decades continues to touch and move the many who heard the news.  Do’ak died this week , having been remembered as playing big parts in this community.  His legacy is preserved by his caretaker, John Ray Aguon, who spoke with KUAM News about life after his four-legged friend. 

The carabao’s memory lives on downtown at the CHamoru Village. There, you get the feeling of the strength he left behind – and the foundation now set – fitting for a beautiful creature named Latte – who is now carrying on Do’ak’s legacy by carrying others.

 “He’ll be missed but never forgotten," is how Aguon plans to recall the life of service over the past 22 years. "We will not forget his existence and what he has done for the island. For the Guam community itself and visiting guests from abroad. Looking at my Facebook even up until now, people are posting them riding or their child riding Do’ak and they send their condolences saying we miss Do’ak," he said, gratefully.

The community sent him dozens of photos on Facebook, remembering the popular carabao who grew up together with the island community. Though he misses Do’ak, the overwhelming support gives him strength knowing the carabao was appreciated. 

Now, his legacy lives on through Latte, the new carabao already making his rounds through the Wednesday Night Market. "Latte now is the one taking over. We’ve been doing carabao rides almost all over the island, but he’s getting there. He’s going to take time," said Aguon.

He says one last farewell to Do’ak, letting him know not to worry up in Carabao Heaven. "What I would say is it’s time for him to rest and Latte is taking over the legacy of continuing to provide carabao rides to the island community and to the visiting guests. That’s the legacy that my carabao I previously had has done is, for them to get on a carabao and ride a carabao, it’s a lifetime experience," he said.

A lifetime experience from Do’ak is now carried on to the next generation of carabaos.