Goodbye My Faithful Friend

Jimbuna · 03-18-13, 12:45 PM

This morning the buna household said goodbye to a true and faithful family member, our Lhasa Apso (we kept him cropped short) dog Dylan.

He was 15 1/2 years of age and during the past year or so began showing signs of his age, slowing down whilst climbing the stairs and losing most of his hearing ability.

Two days ago he experienced a total loss of dietary intake regarding food and drink, then yesterday he started losing the ability to weight bare on his back legs.

The wife and I took him to the vets this morning where the advice was 'to let him go'.

Once given the injection he passed away peacefully and with dignity whilst the wife and I cuddled and gave him our final kisses.

"Goodbye Dylan, Grandad will take care of you until we meet up again at that rainbow bridge"

Love
Dad

Those of you who have pets please give them a cuddle to reassure them about how special they are.

Sailor Steve · 03-18-13, 12:46 PM

So long, Dylan. It was fun listening to you bark all the time while I talked to your Dad.

Takeda Shingen · 03-18-13, 12:48 PM

My condolences on the loss of your family member. This is frequently posted, but appropriate.

Schroeder · 03-18-13, 12:52 PM

I'm sorry to hear that Jim.

AVGWarhawk · 03-18-13, 01:00 PM

Aye, Jim. I remember you mentioned Dylan's age when our pup passed away about a year or so ago. Sorry to hear of a trusted family member moving on to greener fields to run.

sharkbit · 03-18-13, 01:02 PM

Sorry for your loss jimbuna. They're a part of the family and it is always tough.

Takeda beat me with the Rainbow Bridge poem, but I always think of this poem as well when I hear stories like this:

JUST A DOG
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or "that's a lot of money for just a dog."

They don't understand the distance travelled, the time spent,
or the costs involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog,"
but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought aobut by
"just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch
of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship,
trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience
that make me a better person.
Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look
longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog"
but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts
away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that its' not "just a dog"
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being
"just a man" or "just a woman."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog,"
just smile,
because they "just don't understand."

~Unknown Author~

Damn it, someone is cutting onions again at work.

DragonRider · 03-18-13, 01:09 PM

my condolences also Jim

Buddahaid · 03-18-13, 01:12 PM

How sad and good of you to be there. I have two 15 year old cats and I rue the day.

GoldenRivet · 03-18-13, 01:13 PM

sorry for the loss Jim.

Betonov · 03-18-13, 01:18 PM

Bloody hell Jim, I know to well

eddie · 03-18-13, 01:20 PM

Sorry to hear about what happened Jim, it is really sad.

August · 03-18-13, 02:06 PM

Very sorry for your loss Jim. Our pets truly are part of our families.

nikimcbee · 03-18-13, 02:10 PM

Sorry about your loss Jim. Are you going to get another dog?

mookiemookie · 03-18-13, 02:28 PM

My condolences, Jim. Pets are absolutely family members and losing one is always hard.

ReallyDedPoet · 03-18-13, 02:32 PM

Condolences Jim.

Have had many pets over the years, it is never easy to see them go. They quickly become one of the family....

03-18-13, 12:45 PM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,453 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Goodbye My Faithful Friend This morning the buna household said goodbye to a true and faithful family member, our Lhasa Apso (we kept him cropped short) dog Dylan. He was 15 1/2 years of age and during the past year or so began showing signs of his age, slowing down whilst climbing the stairs and losing most of his hearing ability. Two days ago he experienced a total loss of dietary intake regarding food and drink, then yesterday he started losing the ability to weight bare on his back legs. The wife and I took him to the vets this morning where the advice was 'to let him go'. Once given the injection he passed away peacefully and with dignity whilst the wife and I cuddled and gave him our final kisses. "Goodbye Dylan, Grandad will take care of you until we meet up again at that rainbow bridge" Love Dad Those of you who have pets please give them a cuddle to reassure them about how special they are. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-18-13, 12:46 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	So long, Dylan. It was fun listening to you bark all the time while I talked to your Dad. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-18-13, 12:52 PM	#4
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	I'm sorry to hear that Jim. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

03-18-13, 01:02 PM	#6
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Sorry for your loss jimbuna. They're a part of the family and it is always tough. Takeda beat me with the Rainbow Bridge poem, but I always think of this poem as well when I hear stories like this: JUST A DOG From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance travelled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought aobut by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that its' not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man" or "just a woman." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog," just smile, because they "just don't understand." ~Unknown Author~ Damn it, someone is cutting onions again at work. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

03-18-13, 01:12 PM	#8
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	How sad and good of you to be there. I have two 15 year old cats and I rue the day. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

03-18-13, 12:48 PM	#3
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	My condolences on the loss of your family member. This is frequently posted, but appropriate.

03-18-13, 01:00 PM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Aye, Jim. I remember you mentioned Dylan's age when our pup passed away about a year or so ago. Sorry to hear of a trusted family member moving on to greener fields to run.

03-18-13, 01:09 PM	#7
DragonRider Predator of the sea Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: England Posts: 139 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	my condolences also Jim

03-18-13, 01:13 PM	#9
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	sorry for the loss Jim. __________________

03-18-13, 01:18 PM	#10
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Bloody hell Jim, I know to well

03-18-13, 01:20 PM	#11
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Sorry to hear about what happened Jim, it is really sad.

03-18-13, 02:06 PM	#12
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very sorry for your loss Jim. Our pets truly are part of our families. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

03-18-13, 02:10 PM	#13
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Sorry about your loss Jim. Are you going to get another dog? __________________

03-18-13, 02:28 PM	#14
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	My condolences, Jim. Pets are absolutely family members and losing one is always hard. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

03-18-13, 02:32 PM	#15
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,884 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Condolences Jim. Have had many pets over the years, it is never easy to see them go. They quickly become one of the family.... __________________ Back in the Day