RIP Buck - our beloved Lab of 14.5 years passed today

[svs]

Sorry for your loss, Buck looked like an awesome dog! lean on your family and your memories of Buck to get thru this.

[Explorer21]

Thanks to all for the well wishes, thoughts and prayers. There are so many great memories and boy this house has an empty place in it now.

[small bites]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like he had one heck of great family. A man is known by how he treats his pets.

[Silver Wolf]

Hate to hear about that. I know the feeling. I've had several dogs that were over 10yrs old. I still think of them. They will always be part of us. Lord Bless.
robert

[Jerkyourcroaker]

God bless you both. Sure sorry to hear it.

[dbarham]

I feel so bad for you and donna.. hardest things in life to endure stay strong...

[reeltime]

Awwh man buck was always happy when I saw him..sorry to hear about that Mike and Donna.

sent from my taxpayer-funded sail phone and yes the government is tapped into my talk

[gsb]

RIP Buck. So sorry Mike and Donna. Peace and comfort to you both.

[WestEndAngler]

Prayers sent Mike for you and Donna. Hopefully these words will mend your heavy hearts.

The Last Battle:

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this--the last battle--can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
Don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer, so.
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
it is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Do not grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close--we two--these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

[walkinwader]

Real sorry for your loss...and hope all is well. Truly stinks when we lose a loved one...

[nokatchin]

Sorry for your loss.Tough thing to do.

[Reef Drifter]

Sorry for your loss , one of the hardest things to go through prayers sent

[Explorer21]

Thanks again to all of you and thanks Coe for this poem. I will share it with Donna! Poor Donna did not sleep last night, she has been up crying and wanting to hold her long time friend.

Prayers sent Mike for you and Donna. Hopefully these words will mend your heavy hearts.

The Last Battle:

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this--the last battle--can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
Don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer, so.
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
it is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Do not grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close--we two--these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

[TroutSupport]

They are the best. sorry for your loss of your best friend.

[Mapman]

Sorry for your loss. Buck will be waiting for you on the other side.