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"Ruby"

 1987 - 2006

Our friend......you are forever in our hearts.

Gone, but not forgotten...

If Tears Could Build A Stairway,
And Memories A Lane, I'd Walk Right
Up To Heaven And Bring You
Home Again

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 your grief then stay your hand

For this day, more than all the rest

Your love and friendship stand the test.

We've 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.

I know in time you too will see

It is a kindness you do to me

Although my tail, it's last has waved

From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve that it should be you

Who has decided this thing to do

We've been so close, we two these years

Don't let your heart hold any tears.

"Keesha"

11/17/92 - 06/07/08

"Be comforted, little dog, thou too in the Resurrection shall have a golden tail."

Martin Luther

You gave us joy and love beyond measure. We will love and miss you always.

Carl and Sherrion Struppler

Best friends live forever

In the memories we keep...

Forever in our

I am at peace, my soul's at rest,
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.

I am at peace, my soul's at rest,
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.

There is a bridge of memories
from earth to Heaven above...
It keeps our dear ones near us
It's the bridge that we call love.

"Bo Bud Ray"

January 3, 1986 - April 28, 2004

Gone to be with Bushy in heaven!

"Boo Boo Bushy Ray"

January 3, 1986 - January 31, 2004

He is greatly missed by Mom, Dad, brothers Skooter, Bud, Danny Boy, and sister Denise "Bushsheena".

"You have gone to heaven...till we meet again."

Love always, Mama Sharon Ray

You were never masters, but friends,
I was your friend. I loved you well, and was loved.
Deep love endures to the end and far past the end.
If this is my end, I am not lonely. I am not afraid.
I am still yours.

An Angel On Earth,
An Angel In Heaven...

I am at peace, my soul's at rest,
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.

Your Pets in Heaven

 By Ken D. Conover

 To have loved and then said farewell is better than to have never loved at all.  For all of the times that you have stooped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you.  For all the care that you gave to me so unselfishly - for all these things I am grateful and thankful.

 I ask that you not grieve for the loss, but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved and touched each other’s lives.  My life was fuller because you were there, not as a master/owner, but as my FRIEND.

 Today I am as I was in my youth.  The grass is always green, butterflies flit among the flowers, and the sun shines gently down upon all of God’s creatures.  I can run, jump, play, and do all of the things that I did in my youth.  There is no sickness, no aching joints, no regrets, and no aging.

 We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever.  You live in our hearts as we do in yours.  Companions such as you are so rare and unique.  Don’t hold the love that you have within yourself.  Give it to another like me, and then I will live forever.  Love never really dies, and you are loved and missed as surely as we are.

 (From Your Pets In Heaven)

 Angels On Earth,
  Angels In Heaven...

     Forever_in_our_hearts...  

THE EULOGY

Look not where I was
For I am not there
My spirit is free
I am everywhere

In the air that you breathe
In the sounds that you here
Don't cry for me Mom
My spirit is near

                                         I'll watch for you
                                        From the other side
                                     I'll be the one running
                                      New friends by my side

                                       Smile at my memory
                                     Remember in your heart
                                          This isn't the end
                                     It's a brand new start

                                                  ©  Carol Kufner
 

 Author Unknown

 Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

 When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.  There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.  There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

 All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.  The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

 They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.  His bright eyes are intent; his eager body quivers.  Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

 You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, NEVER to be parted again.  The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

 Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…

If you would like your pet remembered on this page, please call us at VAH.

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