What a magnificent representative of your vaunted breed you are, Zrak. I say are, not were, because your beauty, inner and outer, your brilliant spirit, is everlasting. Your beauty didn't leave this earth when you earned your angel wings, oh no. It lives on in the hearts of all who love you, and now, at the Rainbow Bridge, it warms the hearts of all our beloved furkids, lights up the heavens! All of your photos are heart melting, especially the one of you standing by your daddy's side. But when I look at that gorgeous (top) photo of you lying on the couch, that loving look radiating from your beautiful brown eyes, your daddy's closing words come to mind...

He had eyes of a human and seemed to understand everything we talked to him.
It is said there isn't a more intelligent, more loyal breed than the GSD, and you are proof of that, Zrak. So loyal in fact, that being separated from your daddy, for even a few hours, would cause you to forego your dinner until his return; so intelligent that you could alert your daddy to the end of the wash cycle (while peeling a banana)! Bet if given a chance you could have hung the wash out, too!

I'm so, so very sorry that dreaded disease took you from your family, your daddy and Epsilon, long before your time, sweetheart. But oh, what living and loving you packed into those wonderful 8 years! And until that happy day when you all are together again, Epsilon and Alechko carry on your legacy of love and loyalty, helping to fill that empty space in your daddy's heart with their special brand of love and devotion.

It was such an honor, having the chance to meet you, Zrak, having the privilege of paying tribute to just how special you are, the love you have for your family, and they for you. Your daddy was so very blessed, having a loyal and loving companion in you, Zrak, and while seeing you being honored here today may be a bit bittersweet, I hope it puts a smile on his face.

Congratulations and much love to you at the Rainbow Bridge, beautiful Zrak, DOG OF A LIFETIME!