Bye to a dear friend

[Joe_Steeler]

So sorry to hear about your loss. Been there twice and it never gets any easier.
Think about the good times you had with him and he will ALWAYS be alive with you.

[fett]

Amen to that !

Sorry for your loss

Super. He didn't use the correct Gremlin. That is what I am hoping.

[jacksoncsplayer]

that sir is a fucking dickhead thing to do

There was no negative sentiment in that statement at all, I feel for the guy just like everyone else. The icon to me represents crying I feel his pain.

[emperor_black]

Sorry to hear about the loss my friend. he was so beautiful. R.I.P Man's best friend.

[Super_shredder]

ohh sorry man

it is a laughing gremlin

[Rsmacker]

that sir is a fucking dickhead thing to do

I think that's a mistake, he saw the tears but didn't see they were tears of mirth.



At least, I fucking hope it was a mistake.



GodofRhythm, I know from bitter experience how low you feel right now, and nothing any of us can say will really make a difference, BUT, remember the old boy with a smile on your face, and soon enough the pain will fade. I'm glad to see that he went at home, in your arms, and that he's laid to rest where he enjoyed his life. His spirit will protect your family, there'll always be a trace of him wherever you go.
Remember that one day, when you are walking across a field in the glorious sunshine and he comes bounding up out of the grass towards you, just like he would in his prime, don't panic. It means you've croaked and he's there to greet you, like a best friend would.

[Super_shredder]

man this thread is nearly making me cry. the death of Humans i can cope with. but i cant cope with dogs as they truly are youre best friend completly unconditionally and never betray you .

[jacksoncsplayer]

Super. He didn't use the correct Gremlin. That is what I am hoping.

That's exactly what happened. I certainly apologise and did not mean to remove the intent of the original thread. Once again I am sorry for your loss.

Marc

[Mrs Tekky]

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. He definitely was a beautiful friend and I'm sure makes a beautiful guardian angel.

[SouthPlatteDemon]

Sorry about your dog. How old was he?

[Strat God]

Sucks.

nothin else to say, really.

[Spivonious]

Man that just made me think of how I'll react when my dog dies and I'm almost crying here at work. We just got him four days ago and I'm already that attached.!

My condolences GOR.

[Bengal]

Sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with you...

[jackson1]

GOR, I am sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace. I think I know how you must feel. Allow me to cry with you with this story of mine:

We had a Collie when I was younger, exactly like yours. Beautiful. One day at the beach (mom, dad, my brother and me are in the water), my dad (or mother, can't remember) threw a stick further out in the water and of course, Kiwa saw it and jumped in and swam for it. After retreiving it, swimming back to the beach, they pulled him outwards a couple of times, laughing, because the dog kept swimming like mad - with the stick in his jaws. Funny. At the time. But unknown to us - he swam for his life.

After a couple of days he was sick, couldn't eat or drink. We didn't know what was up. He just lay there. Grasped for air. I skipped school and watched over him the whole time and after another day, he gave in. In pain. I died too.

Doctor told us it was water in the lungs. Just a tiny bit is enough to kill. I still miss him.

EDIT: Your post and the picture of your sweet Collie made me tell my story. Sorry if it seems non-supportive. I mean it in a good way. Keep your head up high!

[GodOfRhythm]

Thank you for the kind words everyone, I love you all, really, I do.

It still hurts so much.

I didn't shed a tear when my old man put up his feet a couple of months ago, but right now I am an absolute wreck.

I'm sure Kiwa and Plato are playing together as we speak and to whoever told that little story about him waiting in the grassy green meadows, thanks so much, the image of that is burned in my memory now and it genuinely makes me feel all warm inside.

I got him for my 5th birthday, I turn 20 end of December. He was born on october so he was a full 15 years. He had a good life, never sick, and he only started to get aging symptoms a few months ago. He must have just loved it here because he wanted to stick around. I'll never forgot the surprised look in his eyes he had this afternoon when the vet got out her needle...