Labs You Have Loved & Lost - Tribute Thread

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This thread has been created especially for those members who have lost their beloved Labradors. It's somewhere you can post your own tribute & a photo if you wish, somewhere you & our members will always remember your special friend. We would ask for only tributes to be added to this thread - thank you. (Anything else will be deleted) There is also a rainbow bridge gallery for you to upload any memorable photos, this can be viewed here

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing - they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent, his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carry him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then together you and your special pet cross the Rainbow Bridge.

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littlelab · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject:

Little Ollie, only 14 months old when he sadly left for the bridge on 19th May 2006, he suffered so much pain in his short little life, but he never showed it.

Gone but never forgotten, he lives on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.

I'm Still Here

Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!

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_joanne_ · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:17 am Post subject:

In memory of by sweet Coogie, who went to the bridge 5th April 2005.

I must get my poetry thing from my Uncle. He sent me this poem when Coogie left.

One of the Family

The name of Coogie, still lives on,
One of the family, but alas she has gone,
Memories linger, happy hours that you had,
Just think of those good times, do not be sad,

Always there from dusk, until dawn,
A friend to come home to, cuddly and warm,
A wag of her tail, and the looks that she gave,
Happy times to remember, those you can save,

A part of the family, that you held so dear,
Her spirit lives on, she will always be near.

I had her ashes for just over two years and never knew what to do with them. I have just had my garden done and decided to buy her a tree and felt the need to write a poem to go with her.

Coogie you came to me, very late in your days
You were a real porker, and had to change your ways
You must have thought I was horrible, but I had to be cruel to be kind
After your health changed, I know you didn't mind.

We spent long days down the beach, swimming in the sea
You were a total water baby, you enjoyed that I could see
Sometimes I got worried, because the car was so far away
You wouldn't make it back there, and on the beach we would have to stay.

But that never happened, and you got fitter everyday
The vet was really happy, every week we went for your weigh
You went from 44 kilos, down to thirty two
You became a well loved part of the family, that you always knew.

Eliza really loved you, and you two got on so well
Even all the cats took to you, Tyke didn't attack so I could tell
You were accepted into the family, a family that loved you so much
You always were so gentle, in your hugs, looks and touch.

I really miss you baby, it is time for your final resting place
You are my big bear, and you leaving left such a huge space
You know you will always be with me, wherever I may roam
But I have made a special place for you, you can always be at home.

Keira has never met you, she came after you went away
She gets on great with Eliza, but she always wants to play
Eliza is an old girl, and misses her friend "big Heed"
Keira has been through some hard times, and her angel she did need.

I know you are watching over, making sure your friends are well
Whenever I talk about you, I am sad I bet you can tell
So sleep well my baby, I always know you are near
More than that my baby, I always wish you were here.

This is Coogie's final place.

She is where she should be, always with me and her family.

We love you Coogie more than words can say. You gave so much and never took anything.

Sleep well my baby.

XXXXXXXX

Lillie-RheasMummy · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:22 pm Post subject:

My beautiful babes Beloved Bracken and My Sweet Bons are now running playing and enjoying all those wonderful times they had together with us.

Bracken went to the bridge 19th December 2001 Crying or Very sad

- babe you were my first Very Happy

Bonnie went to the bridge 17th May 2007 Crying or Very sad

- sweet baby bons you were my second Very Happy

We were blessed with the most wonderful unconditional love that we could ever imagine and absolutely fantastic years together as a family xxxx

We've thought of you today,
But that is nothing new
We've thought of you yesterday
And will tomorrow, too.

We think of you in silence
We make no outward show.
For what it meant to lose you
Only those who love you know.

Remembering you is easy,
We do it everyday.
It's the heartache of losing you
That will never go away.

You will be forever in our hearts babes, we miss you terribly and always will. The pain will never go away because we still love you forever and a day.

All our luv
Mummy, Daddy, Charlotte and ever gorgeous Lillie
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

KB · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:13 pm Post subject:

In loving memory of Jakie 25th October 2005 - 4th January 2007

Jakie In the short year we shared with you, you became the most important part of our lives... we adored you. You were the sweetest, kindest, softest dog I had ever had the pleasure of loving, you were both clever and comical and we often said you were just to good to be true...

It breaks my heart just trying to write this, I cant believe you had to go so soon, I'm so sorry i was not with you, I wish I could have been there to hold you... sleep tight baby boy xxx

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04/01/2008
Well my lovely boy, Its a year now since that awful day... the day you were taken from us... it is with a heavy heart and tear filled eyes I will stay and spend awhile with you here. Your life was far to short but I wrote about you here and this is where I feel I have laid you to rest with some lovely friends we made together here... I know mummy's no peot but I wrote this for you baby...

My heart is aching as I think of you
My lovely boy, My Jakie
I shall never forget your face that day
When the nurse took your lead and led you away

You looked so scared; you didn’t want to go,
You turned back and pulled toward me… I knelt down and kissed your head and you licked my tears as I said ‘’you must be a good boy and go’’…

That was the last time we saw you…
A year ago today…
The last time I felt your warm soft face on mine.
They were supposed to make you better, not take you away!….

I can’t help but feel guilty that you died alone that way,
Were you scared? Not knowing why we had left you.
You had filled our hearts with so much love, yet we left you there alone.
You were such a special boy, we never knew what lay ahead
No one will ever know how much we loved you we just hope that you knew.

They say that time’s a healer
And yes I guess that’s true
The pain it has subsided
But I would give anything for another day with you…

You left a chasm in or hearts a space we needed to fill.
We heard your bruv was lonely and needed to be loved.
Was it fate or did you lead us there? I guess we’ll never know
He is such a lovely boy, he looks a lot like you. like flip sides of the same coin you are.
He has had it hard, and been through so much but now he has a home
We love him Jakie as we loved you too.
His pain has ceased his heart is full.
Sometimes he stares deep into space, sniffs the air and wags his tail.. we say he’s been talking to you…..

I shall not end this letter now as there is no end to love. I shared you on these pages and on here you will always live. I can read an old thread I had written and for a moment remember the days we were together, you will always be my baby boy, my gentle giant, my big softy, my lovely lickle chocky drop, my one and only JAKIE xxx

Kyomii · Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:22 am Post subject:

Remembering my sweet lovely Charlie who died three weeks ago on the 12th June 2007 age 10.

Charlie, you were a dog in a million in so many ways, no-one will ever know just how special you were to me, and the healing comfort you showed me in my days of pain.

Living without you is so difficult, but an eternity would be an impossible hell, so I have made arrangements for your ashes to come with me upon my demise so we can be together forever.

I cannot write a poem yet because I am too upset. I cry every night and my heart really does ache for your presence in my life. I wish I could hold you just one more time.

Goodnight, rest in peace, and I will be with you soon xxxx