Thanks for the kind words and everything. I guess it really helps with the grieving process. I've always dreaded this day, but it is part of life. I never really had a dog as a kid, so when I was out on my own, this was one of the first things I did, was get a dog.
Here are some other memories of fun and adventure:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=132243
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=131018
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=106563
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122760