Duke has crossed the bridge to rest

[CraftHorse]

My 8 year old boxer Duke has passed on. He was hit by a truck on 6/4/09. I am glad he did not suffer, but I never thought it would be so damn hard to bury a dog. I had the worst time getting him up out the road, and then having to put him in the ground. It has been so wierd here, my little girl is running around calling for Duke, and she does not understand yet what has happened. I had to tell her Duke went away to a special place. Marlee then said "Duke bye bye to special place". It was percious I teared up again and laughed at how innocent she really is. Man I miss my buddy! I forgot we shared the same birthday, and thats the only reason I got him when he is a pup, then there ya have it, I had my new best of friend. Rest in Peace Buddy.

[art stiverson]

Sorry to hear about your dog Duke, A lot of people don't understand the attachment that true animal lovers can have for their pets. They are just like a member of the family. A couple of years ago my one dogs passed on. He was a lab/ english pointer mix. 18 years old when mother nature finally took him due to old age. It was very tough burying him. It is odd that you had the same birthday, my dog passed away on my birthday. They always have a special place in your heart.

[Artpb]

Sorry for your loss. Tough day I'm sure. Pets are really part of the family.

[jeepersmitty]

Animals become part of the family and it is very difficult when they pass on. I feel for you.

[Brad]

Very sorry about the loss of your good pet. Thoughts are with you.

[Kbeitz]

Life hurts...

[MowHoward2210]

My condolences.

[dgoyette]

Very sorry to hear about Duke. Sincere condolences.

[D-Dogg]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

[simple_john]

crafthorse, m very sorry for your loss...

I understand how its hard to bury a dog.. ive dug a ton of holes im my back yard, but the 2 hardest ever were for my 2 pups...

sorry man, that is such a sudden way to lose a family friend...

RIP Duke...

[illinilefttackle]

Sorry for your loss. I think it hurts so much to lose a pet because they give thier love to us unconditionally,no strings attached. Duke is in a better place-He'll be in your thoughts always-a True friend. -AL

[Rodney in VA]

CraftHorse

I'm sorry to hear about Duke. I understand the sorrow you and your family are feeling. Remember the good times.

[davidg]

i am sorry for your loss. my choc lab Hooch was killed almost 2 years ago and i still to this day catch myself getting adjusted in teh bed so that i don't kick him! he slept between my knees and feet from the time he was about 3 months old until his death at age 6. my daughter still has times where she sits and cries from missing him. it gets easier, but takes a while.

[Jim_WV]

Very sorry to hear Crafthorse.

[CraftHorse]

Thank You to everyone for the kind words, I greatly appriciate everyone here on this forum, you guys are great people! Here are a few pictures of Duke.

[CraftHorse]

Last one.

[oldtimer]

Sorry for the loss of your four legged buddy. It's always tough to lose a friend.

[saskman49]

Man I feel your pain.. You have to believe he is in a happy place when he crossed the Rainbow bridge. He will waiting there for you to be with him again someday. It is soo hard to lose a pet/Member of your family esp when it isn't expected. Our prayers are with you and your family.

[lt230s]

Sorry for the loss of your friend.

[CraftHorse]

Oh My Marlee is so missing him, she woke this morning calling for Duke and Ernie, well Ernie came running, and no Duke. She asks me where is Dukie Daddy? I tell her he has gone bye bye to a special place, but she dont understand yet. All day all I hear is Dukie, Dukie! I can tell she is missing him.

[ToppDogg]

I'm sorry for your loss Crafthorse. I had to put down my dog Sarah 5 years ago for medical reasons. She was a 12 year old Rotty, I never cried at my Dads funeral but I sure teared on Sarah.

[freebird]

May your grief pass quickly.

[tidd1340]

Sorry to hear that..

[Woody83]

I feel for you man.

[glenn27]

I, too , understand the true bond /love relations- ship that animals seem to have with us....

may one day -again, down the road-- you guys meet u:fing32: p and play together!

[CraftHorse]

I cant wait to see him again. I know he will do the funky boxer dance they all do when they are happy. Thanks for everyones support.

[tiretrx]

I'm really sorry about Duke. I've lost a couple I'll never forget myself. Hang in there, it takes time.