To the soul mate of Deacon Rip...thank you so much for sharing your love for your beloved companion with us all. What a magnificent creature he was. I smiled reading how proud he was of his sparkly pink gear, him playing a zebra in the Lion King, and cried, as I read of the bond of trust and unconditional love you and he forged in such a short time, knowing he was taken from you, and you from him, so suddenly, too soon. His time on this earth was far too brief, but how blessed he was to have had you as his person, his partner in and out of the ring. You may not have been his "owner" on paper, but in every respect you belonged to one another, destined to be together. I have a dear friend who lost her beloved horse to colic not long ago, and her grief was indescribable, as I know yours is. But I hope that having the chance to share Champion Deacon Rip with us all, seeing him honored here today, brings you a small bit of comfort, and that with time there will be more smiles than tears as you wait for that happy day when you and he are together once more. Until then, hold tight to those cherished memories you and he made, knowing his beautiful spirit lives on in your heart, never to be forgotten. Lots of love to your beautiful Deacon Rip at the Rainbow Bridge, and heartfelt condolences and hugs to his very special person.
Love, Sandra