| Location | Dollar |
| Age | 7 years |
| Date of Birth | 31/10/2001 |
| Date of Death | 18/11/2008 |
| Visitors | 1,300 since 02/06/2009 |
| Creator |
Strider my boy, I am heartbroken at your loss. Each day the emptiness in the house grows more and no matter how much I smile at the crazy things you did, the pain is not going away. I miss the bin being raided, you chasing the deer in the glen, the stomping up the stairs when I wanted to go to bed, you poking me in the back, just like your dad did when I went down stairs. Your devotion to the few doggie pals who put up with your attitude and your hatred for those you just did not like. You were your own dog Strid and I love you so much. I feel so guity that I did not see the pain you were in sooner. Something I will never come to terms with. I am so sorry. Find your father and run wild and free. Wait for me.
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Carry You
Copyright Ⓒ 1997 Walt Zientek
When I brought you home, I carried you.
I held you close and made a promise that day.
As I breathed in that sweet, soft, clean smell,
I promised to carry you, and keep you safe and well.
I laughed and spoke so quietly to you.
I taught you your name. You showed me your heart.
And I showed you mine, as I carried you, that day.
When I take you home, I'll carry you.
I'll hold you close, as I promised that day.
I'll breathe in that old familiar smell,
and keep my promise to keep you safe and well.
I'll cry as I speak so quietly to you.
I'll say your name. You'll show me your heart.
And I will lose mine, when I carry you, that day.
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Song of my Soul
Ⓒ Ferna Lary Mills
The songs are all off key
The words just will not rhyme
The melody means nothing to me
The rhythm is not keeping time
The comfort just isn't there
The grief overshadows all
The spirit cries in despair
The clock slows down to a crawl
The span of my grief is immense
The heart is engulfed in gloom
The pain in my soul is intense
The song of my soul out of tune.
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Words of Eugene O'Neill on visiting an old friend's final resting place:
'....no matter how deep my sleep, I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep me from wagging a grateful tail.'
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~ Remembering You ~
Your time on earth seemed all too brief
because I wanted you in my life forever.
And although I really miss you,
in my heart I know that you are at peace.
Still, countless times throughout the day
I find myself remembering you.
Although I cannot see or hear you,
I know that you are with me.
I'll feel you in the warmth of the summer sun.
I'll see you in the brilliance of autumn leaves.
You'll be beside me in the peacefulness of a gentle snowfall
and rejoice with me at the emergence
of the first flowers of spring.
I'm thankful for the times we shared
and the priceless memories too;
for those memories are a comfort now when I lovingly -
Remember You.
~ AUTHOR UNKNOWN ~
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The years will fall like autumn leaves upon his memory.
The touch of Time will ease the heartache, gently, tenderly...
It cannot always be like this; the agony will cease.
And I, resigned, shall find at last - my healing and my peace.
There comes a time when grief must end and sorrow pass away.
Never will he be forgotten - but there'll come a day -
when I shall remember him without a stab of pain -
happy in the secret knowledge that we'll meet again.
(Patience Strong)
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♥___Hope in Heaven's Day___♥
Grief be mine, I ask you so,
If not for you, I wouldn't know,
How life once was and then be still,
How so precious, that death do steal.
Because that grief, won't go away,
Learn to let it have its way.
The link to love, a precious one,
Is met with grief and still not done.
The days do come, and nights do go,
Grief will stay as time is so.
And so a loved one passes on,
And grief comes in and carries on.
Does grief get better, I will ask,
It's hard to say, while at its task.
There is grief to help us cope,
There is God to give us hope.
Grief will surely go away,
On that glorious heaven's day.
But while its here, there's just one thing,
Pray our Lord, for peace he'll bring.
♥___Arlene Dery___♥
Sooner or Later
by Chris Campbell
Sooner or Later, as we all know
There comes such a loving friend,
Who captures our hearts, our thoughts, and our souls
We try not to think of the end.
Sooner or Later, this one great love
Who has given our lives so much
Must go on ahead to the Rainbow Bridge
So far from from the comfort of touch.
We know in our hearts that he's happy there,
Yet, why won't the tears go away?
In his short life, he gave all that he could
And the love in his eyes would still say,
"I loved you with all of my heart
And leaving's not easy to do.
But Sooner or Later your pain will be joy
As you remember the life I went through."
Please wait at the Bridge for us now
Love all that you meet there forever.
For Sooner or Later, we'll see you there
Then we'll all cross the Bridge together.
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♥ The Winding Lane ♥
Down the winding country lane
There's a soft and gentle breeze;
The perfume from the hedgerows
Comes drifting through the trees.
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Birds sing sweet melodies
Bringing calmness to my mind;
My grief is slowly healing;
My sorrows left behind.
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This lane is very special
I walk here every day,
Holding on to memories
Of times now far away.
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For here I find the peace
God promised from the start;
It's found in His creation
To heal each broken heart.
♥ Copyright Marian Jones 2006 ♥
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Comfort For A Friend
My friend I know you’re hurting
with sorrow deep and true;
I wish that there was something
I could do for you.
To simply say “I’m sorry”
just doesn’t seem to be
Enough to adequately express
my heartfelt sympathy.
Night has fallen on your heart
and cast a shadow long;
Your world is changed forever
you can’t believe dear Strider is gone.
You lost a family member
who was loved like all the rest;
A loyal, loving companion
who always gave his best.
But time will heal your broken heart
though it may take awhile;
Sweet memories will replace the loss
you’ll think of Strider and smile.
He’s crossed the Rainbow Bridge, my friend
and will never be alone;
He’s carefree and contented now
in his new celestial home.
In Loving Memory
(Author Unknown)
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♥ We Shed A Tear ♥
♥ We shed a tear for your tomorrow
That now you will never know ♥
♥ We shed a tear for your yesterdays
And the fears you could not show ♥
♥ We shed a tear for our today’s
As we offer you goodbye ♥
♥ We shed our tears of sorrow
As we let your spirit fly ♥
~♥~ Be contented in your journey ~♥~
Author Unknown
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