Val, I'm very sorry about your coworker. Life doesn't always seem fair.
Please don't feel guilty about not taking the pictures. I know it's not easy. With work and home and always things to do, your friend put the picture on the back burner. I agree with Phred, a photo of his pup would be a nice touch. I put pictures of the family, Cody and Logan in with my mom (among other things).
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