Beloved Duke is at RB...

**K9soul** · 11-12-2006, 01:11 PM

I'll have to come back later when I can think coherently and say more of what is in my heart. I'm devastated beyond words. It doesn't matter how much you may know something is inevitable, it still hits incredibly hard. I'm crying my eyes out, dearest Val. My heart feels shattered into a million pieces. I burned a candle for Duke late into the night, he never left my thoughts and prayers. I will be burning it again today, for his sweet soul being carried up to the Rainbow Bridge, and for his dear, bereft momma, whose pain and loss I feel so acutely. I mourn with you Val. Please try to get some rest, please take care of yourself. Gentle hugs to you, you are not alone and all of us will be here to help you cope with this.

**Anita Cholaine** · 11-12-2006, 06:59 PM

Valerie, I hadn't seen the thread you made yesterday, I had no idea

I'm in tears now that I've read your last post.
I know how hard it must be for you not to have him by your side anymore. Treasure the happy moments you spent with him, he will always live in your heart.

RIP dear Duke. Play hard at RB.

((((((((HUGS)))))))))

**kimlovescats** · 11-12-2006, 07:44 PM

I'm very sorry. Rest in peace, dear Duke.

Kim

**caseysmom** · 11-12-2006, 07:48 PM

I can't listen to the song just yet but I will come back later and listen.

**anna_66** · 11-12-2006, 08:31 PM

As I sit here trying to find the words to say I thought I'd go looking for pictures of your boy and this is the one I found, the one when you and Duke were here visiting. I'll never forget it. Bon really wasn't sure what to make of him and I still laugh just thinking about Duke bossing him around.

I'm so very glad that you now have someone to share this grief with you and help you as you try to cope.
You know you were here for me as I grieved for Angus, and I'll be here for you too.

It's hard to sit here and type when all I want to do is cry and give you a big ((((HUG))))...it's the best hug I can give right now.

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers
Love Anna

**robinh** · 11-12-2006, 09:27 PM

I've not been here much lately; but I've been trying to follow the posts on dear Duke's health. When I saw the posts this morning, I prayed all day that it was not so. But I found tonight that it was not to be.

Val, please accept my sincere and deep sympathy at the passing of such a wonderful old soul. It is rare in life that we find our heart dog, but both of you were graced and lucky to have found each other.

RIP Duke, I'm sorry to have never met you. Please look up my Peach at the bridge, I'm sure you two will be great friends.

Robin

**Sudilar** · 11-12-2006, 09:33 PM

Val, I am so very sorry for your great loss. Duke was a wonderful boy. He had a great life with you and now he is watching over you from RB. What a beautiful tribute (it had me in tears). He is now surrounded by all of our departed PT Angels. Hugs.

**Iilo** · 11-12-2006, 09:44 PM

I am so, so sorry.

**moosmom** · 11-15-2006, 10:56 AM

Val,

Please accept my sincere condolences. I am so VERY sorry! I got a phone call from Davidp the other night with the sad news. I asked him to please PM you and to let you know how sorry I was to hear about Dukie. If you ever need to talk honey, please call me. I'll PM you with my phone number again, just in case.

RIP sweet Dukie. You were a true, loyal friend who deserves to play hard at the Rainbow Bridge.

(((((HUGS)))))

Donna and furkids

**tikeyas_mom** · 11-15-2006, 08:42 PM

I am soo sorry for your loss Val, we all loved duke. He was such a great dog. All of tyhe pics he was in, made me smile. He always had such a puppish disposition, so playful and handsome . He will be greatly missed. I send my thoughts your way.