Beloved Duke is at RB...

I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful Duke doggy. He was such a great dog, everyone here loved him so much.
Sorry, I am very late, I must've missed this thread big time. :( :( :(

My sweet Duke. I'm missing you so much. Tears still come in an instant and my heart hurts so much from you being taken from me. Your mama loves you so much. I wish you were still here with me. It's not going to be Christmas without you.

{{{hugs}}} Val. Duke will be looking down on you this Christmas. He will always be a part of you. He is there with you in spirit, a part of your very soul, something no one can take away from you.

I am so sorry.

I am sitting here in tears. I don't know what to say. What does someone say to something like this? I am so sorry.

Still thinking about you Duke and worried about your Mom...

Valerie I saw this poem, it reminded me of you...


From the silence of your pain I heard my name
and on the wings of light I have come
to see the sadness in your eyes
that cry without tears

Can you see me, I am here
I will always be near you
to calm your shattered heart
and to make you smile at the memories

Do you feel me, perhaps a soft brush of fur
You ache to believe it's real
but you are afraid to hope
You brush away a strand of hair
But it was I, whispering.....

I am only here for but a moment
The silver thread gently quivers
I will leave behind my love in a dream
When you awaken, and without really knowing why

Your heart will know at last
That it is all right, for now
to say good-bye

I just wish my heart would get the message. Of course, this made me cry. I haven't even vacuumed out the back seat of my car yet because his hairs are still there. It's been almost three weeks and I still feel as if it was just yesterday that he left me :(

I am sorry Val I didn't mean to make you cry...don't vacuum the car the heck with it...go back there and sit and cry if you need to. Strength isn't all its cracked up to be.

I had to come to the post office to pick up an insured package. It was your urn. The people told me they would email me before it was sent. They didn't. So I wasn't expecting it to be from them. I started crying before I even got out when I saw who sent it. Now, I sit in my car sobbing. They did such a great job on painting you. Mom had that vision of you welcoming Beauregard to the RB. I asked her why couldn't it have been me? I want to see you again so badly. I miss you so much.

I was afraid to read this thread, I knew how much he meant to you and how you always dread of his life nearly ended. sorry I didn't post in this sooner but know I have been thinking of you at times and times.. I just don't have words still, val. only ((((big humpback gentle hugs)))) to give. :)

sleep sweetly, dearest duke, I know you have been looking down at and saving a seat for your torn mom up there - but down here, I hope you will fill her heart with some signs soon - she misses you so much. rest in peace, old man.

Here's your urn. I'm so glad I have something so special for such a special dog's final resting place. I'll keep you with me always.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/rbdukeurn.jpg

It's a beautiful urn, they did a wonderful job. I know it still hurts every day, and there is no comfort yet, but honestly, I can see the light in his eyes in that painting they did of him and he is watching over you with all the love he always had when he was here.

Every time I read this thread I sit here sobbing, Val. What a special boy he was and such a wonderful part of your life. I know how hard it is for you to miss him so badly and there's nothing you can do about it. Who would ever imagine that your heart could ache so bad?

His urn is beautiful. They've done a miraculous job on it. It looks so much like him. It's one of the most incredible and fitting tributes I've ever seen.

I know Duke is smiling on you and feeling like a new man. Bless you, Val.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

they did a wonderful job on the urn, Val! I think about you all the time. please take care of yourself. ((((HUGS))))

That's very pretty. It looks exactly like him!

((Hugs)),
still thinking of you.

I leave the house a lot these days. I'm out now. It's just too empty without you. I went to the SPCA yesterday and visited with some of the dogs. That made my heart lighter for a while. But now, all it feels is your absence. I wish I could make peace about you being gone. I feel as if my tears will never stop. I miss you, sweet doggie.

so sorry
tears :''''(

{{hugs}}

This has been a horrible time for you, Val. Duke's urn is just gorgeous.

I haven't been brave enough to bring out the beautiful wooden boxes that my Zipper, Murphy and Mimi are secured in. They are sitting safely in a closet, right now, all together. But we don't have their beautiful faces to look at, either.

Today was one year since our Murphy left us. I'm having a little problem with that memory, but I know that sweet girl is where she needed to be. I haven't even mentioned it to Scott (he is away). Wonder if he realizes the significance of today? :(

Logan

Val, I just saw the post with Duke's Urn, it is simply just beautiful, what a wonderful way to have him with you always.

Val {{Hugs}}.. Dukes urn is beautiful. I often think of how you and your sweet boy.

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OMG! :(

I haven't been on PT much and I completely missed this. I'm so sorry Val. I'm sitting here at work in tears. I really don't know what to say. I will miss Duke very much even though I never physically met him. :(

:( RIP Duke :(

My Dearest Duke,
A month ago today, I was trying to deal with the fact that I had to let you go. Spent that Saturday just laying with you, stroking your fur, telling you it was alright, that I was there for you when you started coughing. If I could have stopped time that day, I would have. There was never a good time to let you go. My heart still misses you so very much. I'm crying again because of your absence. I know you must have led me to Dasher. He really needs me right now. He's going to help my heart heal and I hope he heals from his illness, as well. He was so very sad when I first saw him. He's like a different dog now since he's away from the kennels.Even if he doesn't make it through the treatments, he will know what it was like to be cherished. Know that I will always hold a place in my heart just for you. You were my heart dog, my furry soulmate. Part of me will always long to be with you and see you again. I know you don't want me to feel guilty about feeling some happiness. Just remember that you will always be loved and remembered by me. You took part of me with you when you left. Keep it safe until we meet again, sweet doggie. Mama misses you so much.

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My Dearest Duke,
I know you don't want me to feel guilty about feeling some happiness. Just remember that you will always be loved and remembered by me. You took part of me with you when you left. Keep it safe until we meet again, sweet doggie. Mama misses you so much.

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The LOVE that you feel for your DUKE, led you to Dasher~

That is how strong of a bond you actually had with him, and it will never, ever be severed~

Your love for Duke will grow and re-blossem over and over.

He still IS , your "Heart" Dog~ And when you look at Dasher, the love you feel for Duke is renewed, and shared once again. Only now, it's a Dasher Love!!! :cool: What a Gift, huh!!!

{{{HUGS}}} To You!!!

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Know that I will always hold a place in my heart just for you.

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I know all too well that guilty feeling of being happy with a new pup after losing one. Duke wouldn't want you to be alone Val. He would want you to have another dog to love and to keep you company. And yes there is a special place in your heart that will always belong to Duke. But our hearts are big enough to love another and give them a place in our hearts without giving up that special place for the other.
I know you must still be hurting so much for Duke. Please know I'm thinking of you. {hugs}

Mandy and Duke are looking down from the bridge and are relieved...they don't want you to suffer.


Duke, I was getting worried about your Mom...thank you for guiding her to Dasher.

My sweet dog. I'm missing you so much today. I have your dog bed in front of the window where you loved to lie for hours. I keep hoping to see you there. Sometimes I forget and look for you when I get home in the morning :( Then I remember. Every tear that falls is a reminder of you and how special you still are to me. As Christmas grows closer, I'm dreading it. I'm very thankful for Dasher. His goofiness makes me smile. I thank you for sending him to me. But, he's yet another reminder that you're no longer here and that kills me.

I am sorry, I just read about Duke. For the years I have been coming this site, I always read your posts and looked at your pix of Duke. I felt like I knew you both. I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy. Please find some peace in knowing that he is no longer in pain, and is happy running healthy and free in the green grass at RB. I hope with every day that your pain lightens and you are filled with happy wonderful memories of your happy days with Duke. He had a wonderful life with you. You were very lucky to have each other.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Val, I'm keeping you in my thoughts. Please give Dasher a big hug for me.

Val,


I'm keeping so many Pet Talk Members in my thoughts during this Christmas Season!!

Yes, You are one of them~Among so many others on this MemorialThread :o

Dasher is not a *replacement* Val~More so, Dasher represents your continuious *LOVE* that you hold in your heart for an animal~

I do understand the "reminder" that you feel right now~

I am reaching out, in cyberspace now, reminding you of how Duke made you feel~ He gave you the gift of PURE LOVE, and you will never forget that feeling, never~Duke will never leave you, in spirit~

So, Share that gift with Dasher, in Dukes Honor~

And Please, Give Dasher a Warm Hug for Me too~ :o

Painfully missing you right now :(

I feel your pain Val. :( We'll all make it through this.{hugs}

My dearest Duke,
It's Christmas morning and I'm missing you so much. I don't feel whole without you. Words can't describe how I feel. I hope you and all our RB special ones have a beautiful tree. Your present is part of my heart, which you took when you left me. One day, you can open it and we will be reunited. Until then, I can only hope to dream of you. I miss you so much, sweet doggie. *tears* :(
ETA: Just got done making my coffee. I keep it in the freezer because I don't make it a lot at home. I scooped it out and in the scoop was one of your hairs. I didn't want to turn it lose. I'm so glad I got a sign from you. I still hope to see you one day.

Still thinking of you Duke!

My sweet dog,
The year is almost gone. While others are celebrating a new year, I'll still be saying goodbye to you, I wish when the year left, so would the pain of missing you. You're always on my mind and in my heart. I miss you :(

Val, yes the pain of losing Duke will still be with you into the new year. :( But hopefully as time passes, only good memories of Duke will shine through.
I hope your year in 2007 is a much better one, I know you had a really bad year. {hugs}

I know the feeling, dear heart - or how I felt, I should say - and I know how hard it has been for you. After the winter of your loss has passed, I hope the spring of renewal and the discovery of what was most precious in Duke will be found for you in a needing puppy's eyes.
It took me almost two and a half years, so I DO understand about holding on to and being held by dear ones memories, believe me.
God bless you and have a quiet, reflective and healing New Year's Eve.

From Ko and Spencer

I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am. I haven't been on Pet Talk a lot lately and don't visit the memorial forums often, but I'm so sorry to hear you lossed your soul mate Duke. I know how hard this must be for you, I hope in time things will get brighter for you and you will remember the happier times with Duke. I know he's happily watching over you know and just wanting you to be happy.

We all love and miss you, Duke:( Keeping you and your Mom in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time:(

{{{HUGS}}}

I cried when I saw this thread. I am so sorry Val. I haven't been on PT in a year, but Duke was one of my favorite dogs, and I thought of him often. I saved the christmas card you sent us, it was my favorite that I have ever gotten. He was such an amazing dog.

*hugs* to you Val
-Rachel