Beloved Duke is at RB...

**caseysmom** · 11-18-2006, 02:16 PM

I remember feeling that way about my mother Val, I just wanted a sign or something. Maybe Duke knows you are not ready...maybe he has given you a sign and you aren't aware. I think he has from what we talked about.

**dukedogsmom** · 11-19-2006, 07:11 AM

My Sweet Dog,
I am thinking of you today, as always. It's been a week since you've been gone but my heart still doesn't want to believe it's true. Every time I lay my head on my pillow, I'm hoping I'll dream of you. At least that way, you could still be with me. Molly is helping but there's no way she can cure all the hurt. My heart and soul will never be the same. I love you, sweet Duke. May the angels hug and kiss you for me. May you feel the love from them that you felt from me. I'm still not ready to let go of you completely. I know it will come in time but I don't want to see you gone forever from my life.
Missing You,
Mama
Going to sleep now to try and dream of you.

My song to you:

Everything I Own by Bread

You sheltered me from harm.
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Were all the years I had with you

I would give anything I own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own,
Just to have you back again.

You taught me how to love,
What its of, what its of.
You never said too much,
But still you showed the way,
And I knew from watching you.
Nobody else could ever know
The part of me that cant let go.

I would give anything I own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again.

Is there someone you know,
Youre loving them so,
But taking them all for granted.
You may lose them one day,
Someone takes them away,
And they dont hear the words you long to say

I would give anything I own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again.

**Vermontcat** · 11-19-2006, 06:30 PM

I'm sorry I didn't see this thread until now, I haven't been on Pet Talk in a week.
I'm very sorry for your loss.

I know Duke was a very special part of your life for so many years.
Sending hugs your way.

**kallisto4529** · 11-20-2006, 01:08 AM

val,
i have not been on here in a while but i wanted to come and see duke's memorial, i knew there would be one for him. i can not begin to tell you how very sorry i am for your loss, please dont ever doubt within yourself that he knew how much he was loved and how devoted you were to him. i have never seen a more devoted mom than you!!!!!! I know the pain right now is just unbearable and i know there are really no words that will comfort you, will it ever get easier? at times yes, this christmas eve will be two years since i lost my beloved mousse, not a day goes by i dont think about him or thank God for the time i had with him, the pain will diminish and you will always have duke with you, remember what mike said about matt, "a man remembered never dies", well the same goes for duke or to anyone who has lost there furkid, you will see him again when the time is right and he will be healthy and happy.
you were so kind to me when i lost mousse when you posted a memorial here for me, i will never forget that and how much it helped. I will pray every day that you are able to find some peace that you so much deserve.
marti

**K9soul** · 11-20-2006, 08:46 AM

Thought I would post the link to his tribute here Val (if you don't mind). Your choice in the song was perfect. I know I keep watching it myself. I'll always love your sweet Duke. I'm uploading the file so I can send it to you.

http://click.videoegg.com/video/bnpYrV

And much higher quality version here:
http://www.photodex.com/sharing/view...=2714592&alb=0

**Logan** · 11-20-2006, 10:34 AM

Oh Jessica, it is just wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I know Val will treasure this video memory for years to come.

You have a gift, Jess, for knowing exactly what to do and say when the rest of us are hurting. I hope we are able to give back a tenth of what you give, to you, when you need us.

Logan

**slick** · 11-20-2006, 11:07 AM

OK Jess, I've got major, major LES going on here.

That is absolutely beautiful.

You have a gift, Jess, for knowing exactly what to do and say when the rest of us are hurting. I hope we are able to give back a tenth of what you give, to you, when you need us.

Logan, I couldn't have said it better myself.

Still thinking of your Val and sending some warm, comforting {{{hugs}}} to you.

**PJ's Mom** · 11-20-2006, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by K9soul

Thought I would post the link to his tribute here Val (if you don't mind). Your choice in the song was perfect. I know I keep watching it myself. I'll always love your sweet Duke. I'm uploading the file so I can send it to you.

http://click.videoegg.com/video/bnpYrV

And much higher quality version here:
http://www.photodex.com/sharing/view...=2714592&alb=0

That was awesome. I'm glad I will always think of Duke when I hear that song now.

**dukedogsmom** · 11-21-2006, 07:13 AM

My tears fall like rain.
I'll never be the same again.
That day we had to say goodbye.
Is what is making me cry.

We had a bond that nothing could break.
Which makes the separation so hard to take.
You're at the Rainbow Bridge and I here.
How I wish I could hold you near.

Turn back time to make it so.
Hug you close and never let go.
My heart breaks a little more each day.
Realising that you're away.

So, my sweet dog, until we meet again.
I'll never forget you, my best friend.
My furry soulmate sent from heaven above.
I was blessed to have your devoted love.

Love,
Mama

I've uploaded two pics that a friend of a friend from another website made for me. I am so blessed with all the friends I've had through this