Sad news to end 2014. The Doritos loving Blue Jay Hank, who was rescued earlier this year by the Williams family from certain death and became Peterborough's most popular and beloved pet—getting attention far and wide, including the Weather Network—has died after escaping from the Williams home earlier this week on Boxing Day. The domesticated bird's escape sparked a #FindHank hashtag that trended locally, with the community rallying to find him and bring him home safe. Hank, we'll miss you buddy and we'll never forget you. You made our Awesome list this year because you truly are that. This whole city fell in love with you. Our thoughts are with the Williams family. [UPDATE: Add your condolences on our Facebook post.]

Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart for all of your help and support over the past 5 days. I appreciate it so much #RIPHank
— Chris J-Boy Williams (@Jayboy_Williams) December 31, 2014

So hard to write this but Hank passed away last night. I found him and brought him home to be buried with the other young jay I found
— Chris J-Boy Williams (@Jayboy_Williams) December 31, 2014

@Ptbo_Canada @Jayboy_Williams Imagine, this little guy captured so many hearts, prompted so many smiles. You lifted spirits. #ThankyouHank
— Susan Simmons (@SSQSimmons) December 31, 2014