Calomaar
Deputy's Friend
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:45 pm Post subject: Deputy |
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Deputy was my friend, he trusted me to make all the right decisions for him. He accepted all my decisions, and never complained. When I said lets go for a car ride, he couldn’t wait to get into the car. When I said it’s time for dinner, he’d head for the food dish. When I said no come back here, he would stop, look at me and come to my side. When I said it’s time to go outside, he went outside. Sometimes when I went out with him, he would follow me wherever I went, and find a spot where we were walking to do his business. When I said lets go for a walk, he couldn’t wait to get out and walk. When I sat at the computer, he found a spot where he could see me, and lay there. When I put on a hat and coat he stood at the door to come along, and if I said he had to stay, he looked after me, disappointed. When I went out to grill something for dinner, he came out on the deck and found a spot nearby, to get comfortable and watch. When I went to eat, he came to the table, and wanted to taste what we were eating. When I let my arm hang over the side of the bed, he gave my hand some licks. When I awoke in the morning, he was standing there looking at me. When I called his name he always perked up and looked at me. When I talked to him he looked me in the eye, and listened intently, as though he understood every word. When I went out to work in the yard, he came along and found a spot near by and lay there watching me. When I got up from a chair, he got up and followed me. When I went into the bathroom to shave in the morning he’d come along and lay at me feet. When I said we need to go for a car ride to the vet, he said he couldn’t get to the car without help, so I carried him. When I said it’s time, ---- he looked at me licked my hand, and died. I cried.
Deputy Dog: Born July 4th 1993 Died May 31st 3:00 PM 2008.
We miss you, Deputy, and will never forget you.
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Frank
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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I couldn't help but shed a few tears Tom as I know how much you loved Deputy. My condolences. A wonderful tribute.
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gardenmama
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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I can't help but cry as I write this. I too understand the love of a true friend. My condolences to you.
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dooley
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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I'm sorry, Tom. dooley
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Biita
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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I'm crying, Tom. I understand what a best friend a dog can be. That was a very caring and loving tribute to your best friend. My condolences to you and the family.
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glendann
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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I sit here and cry for your wonderful friend and companion.I know your heart is breaking.We will all miss Deputy playing in the snow and seeing his wonderful face on the Stew .I am so very sorry to hear your wonderful buddy is gone.I'm sure he will never be forgotten or his loyalty to you.You will miss him being beside you over and over .He is know longer in pain and having trouble getting up anymore.Rest In Peace Deputy.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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Tom I am crying too, please know that we are all sending you strength and love.
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petunia
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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crying: My condolences also. You've wrote alot about him and the pictures you showed of him here. My thoughts are with you. I'm sorry for your loss.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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I'm so sorry, Tom! I admire you for having the strength to do the right thing, but I can't help crying nonetheless.
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cactusflower
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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so sorry Calomar for the loss of your friend! You wrote a very touching tribute to Deputy and thanks for sharing your story and the photo. My condolences to you and your family, Kathy
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EJ
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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Another one with a tear in her eye. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
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cuatro-gatos
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss of
your wonderful friend. We have exerienced that same
pain you are going through now. There is a good reason we refer to them as "Man's Best Friend".
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TheBip
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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*tears* My bf has a friend who's dog is going to have to be put to sleep soon, as she is very sick and cant be made better. Maybe Deputy will meet Shadow on the other side 
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Wrennie
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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"They are not gone
But live in the hearts
Of those that loved them"
My heart breaks for you.
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