Goodbye, sweet, gentle spirit

March 13, 2014

 

Little He  1998-2014

Little He 1998-2014

He possessed Beauty without Vanity,
Strength without Insolence,
Courage without Ferocity,
and all the Virtues of Man, without his Vices. 
This Praise, which would be unmeaning Flattery
if inscribed over human ashes,
is but a just tribute to the Memory of Little He, a Dog. 
 
~with apologies to George Gordon, Lord Byron’s “Inscription on the Monument of a Newfoundland Dog”
 
Little He, we loved you beyond measure and we will miss you for the rest of our lives. Until we meet again. XOXOX
 
21 comments on “Goodbye, sweet, gentle spirit
  1. Ken says:

    Carol, I know how much you loved him. Be reassured that he knew it, too. Peace.

  2. Helene Cohen Bludman says:

    You gave him a wonderful life. Remember that as you mourn his loss.

  3. Pat G. says:

    Carol I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your family member. Every time I’ve lost one of my furbabies, they’ve taken a piece of my heart on their journey. I’m actually surprised I have any heart left but I must for each time I welcome a new member into my life, there is always love there with open arms.

  4. chuck house says:

    oh gawd…

  5. Kelly says:

    Carol I’m so sorry. I have been thinking about you so much lately because of LH. I still have, hanging in my bathroom, a card you sent me when Inky died. This morning in particular I made a mental note to reach out to you. psychic or whatever 🙂 at any rate, he was a lovely creature, so sweet. I’m so glad I got to meet him. He did have a great life with you guys and I’m so sorry at how much you are all missing him. sending you much love!!! xo Kel

  6. I know your pain. Time, do your magic and bring all those sweet memories to the light, to ease the pain. Love.

  7. Julia says:

    I’m so sorry. Thinking of you.

  8. So sorry to hear about your loss, he was a beauty and from reading your posts, he sounded like a wonderful member of the family. You’ll be in my thoughts.

  9. grown and flown says:

    So very sorry for the loss of your pup. We never forget our companions and we tell their stories to keep their memories alive in our families. Little He was a part of yours and will be forever.

  10. Haralee says:

    I am so sorry. My beloved dogs too lived 16 years and yet it never is long enough!

  11. Pamela Mason says:

    My condolences. This is a worthy tribute and I join you in waiting to reunite with my loved pets in heaven.

  12. I’m sorry for your loss. I know all too well the pain you’re feeling right now. 🙁

  13. David says:

    So sorry Carol. ((((Carol)))

  14. Jennifer says:

    Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. May God keep his hand over you and your family at this time and give you the Grace you need to heal.

  15. Hugs for your loss and pain.

  16. PatU says:

    So sorry for your loss.

  17. Marci Rich says:

    What a beautiful tribute to your beloved companion! I’m so sorry for your loss, Carol.

  18. Robyn says:

    The hardest part of loving is letting go. My heart aches with you.

  19. Jen says:

    I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope in time your happy memories will ease the ache. Until then I’m shooting positive vibes your way.

  20. Susan Cooper says:

    So sorry for your loss. Pets truly are such a huge part of our lives. In the words of Will Rogers, “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

  21. hugs sissy, I am so very sorry. xo

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