Bronson ~ one of my Golden Retrievers, crossed the Rainbow Bridge...

[In_The_Wind]

1/18/99 ~ 8/14/05

rest in peace Bronson, son of Lord Byron and Lady Leigh - >


:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: as I watched you enter this world that cold winter morning I knew this day would come ... just not this soon :cry:

[peekaloo]

1. So sorry.

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

45. thank you ~ peekaloo

It's taken until now for me to be able to read all of the post on this thread ... I couldn't bring myself to answer all of you because each hug, every word of compassion hurt as much as it helped.

Thanks for showing my family a very special 'love' ~ Democratic Underground Love

[GOPisEvil]

2. I'm so sorry for your loss, Joan.

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

46. thank you ~ GOPisEvil

every :hug: was special to me and to my family

[xchrom]

3. i am so sorry!

there is just nothing like the love of a dog.
they really are true companions.

but you will meet again.

my condolences.

[In_The_Wind]

47. thank you ~ xchrom

I know there's love waiting for us all just over the Rainbow Bridge.

[stellanoir]

4. oh dear

sincerest condolences.

Only 6 years old? So sad.

[In_The_Wind]

48. thank you ~ stellanoir

When I took Bronson's father for his first set of puppy shots - the vet told me about having just said 'good bye' to her 8 year old Golden. Every day spent with our beloved companions are gifts to our heart.

[Sugar Smack]

5. Oh, honey. I am so sorry, my friend.

:hug: :hug:

all my love to you.

[In_The_Wind]

49. thanks ~ Sugar Smack

I missed making the trip to visit with you and Sophie but I guess I really was meant to be at home with my family this weekend. We were all touched by your PM, I printed it to share with everyone.

[Sugar Smack]

82. Hey, Joani-

Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you!!

:hug: :hug:

[progmom]

6. oh....joan.

i am so sorry. :hug:
:cry: :cry: :cry:

losing a dog is heartbreaking.

[In_The_Wind]

50. thank you ~ progmom

Your hugs made us all feel better.

[ThoughtCriminal]

7. That's hard

We lost our Golden five years ago and still miss him very much.

[In_The_Wind]

51. thank you ~ ThoughtCriminal

We lost Bronson's father in 2001. I miss him as much today as I always have.

[Heidi]

8. Joan, I'm so sorry.

Bronson crossed over knowing that he was well-loved.

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

54. thank you ~ Heidi

He had a good life.

[kodi]

9. my condolences.

6 years is not old for a doggie. what happened to Bronson?

I will hug all six of my doggies a bit tighter tonight.

Tribute To A Dog

The best friend a man has in the world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name may become traitors to their faith. The money that a man has, he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it most. A man's reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us, may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads.

The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog. A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer. He will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounters with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings, and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens.

If fortune drives the master forth, an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him, to guard him against danger, to fight against his enemies. And when the last scene of all comes, and death takes his master in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by the graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad, but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even in death.

George Graham Vest - c. 1855

[In_The_Wind]

53. many thanks to you ~ kodi

I printed your post for all to see ... we cried ... but it helped us.

[kodi]

62. from one dog lover to another. they are our best friends

that's Aja on the left, my DU namesake Kodi on the right.

[Richardo]

10. I'm so sorry, Joan

:cry:

Best to you and yours during this difficult time.

[In_The_Wind]

56. thank you ~ Richardo

We are giving the rest of the Goldens (and each other) more hugs.

[SoCalDem]

11. RIP, Bronson..

I know how you feel.. Nothing makes it go away, but time helps heal you.. We lost our Skunkie (kitty) last month. I delivered him, dried him off, cut his cord and even breathed into him, when he didn't breathe right away..

Mother Nature's cruel trick on us animal lovers.. She gives them to us to love, but never really lets go of them..She always claims them back before we're ready to let them go:cry:

[In_The_Wind]

57. thank you ~ SoCalDem

We receive so much from the lives that are given to us, they are pure unconditional love.

Mother Nature isn't always kind. I'm sorry to hear about Skunkie.

[JimmyJazz]

12. I'm sorry for your loss, Joani.

:loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

58. thanks ~ JimmyJazz

My pets are like children to me.

We are making a beautiful place for Bronson.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=3858625&mesg_id=3858625

[KG]

13. sorry

:(

[In_The_Wind]

59. thank you ~ KG

[Blue Diadem]

14. So very sorry about Bronson

:hug:

Rest in peace dear doggie. :cry:

[In_The_Wind]

60. thank you ~ OurVotesCount-Ohio

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

15. Awww..I am sorry

I'm gonna go hug my boy right now :cry:

[In_The_Wind]

61. thank you ~ nothingshocksmeanymore

[livetohike]

16. Oh Joan, I am so very sorry for your loss

:hug: Here is a passage from the Upanishads that I found comfort in when I lost Ranger two years ago:

The dreaming mind recalls past impressions.
It sees again what has been seen; it hears
Again what has been heard, enjoys again
What has been enjoyed in many places.
Seen and unseen, heard and unheard, enjoyed
And unenjoyed, the real and the unreal,
The mind sees all; the mind sees all.

-Prashna Upanishad

I hope all the good memories you have of your sweet Bronson will ease the grief you have today.

[In_The_Wind]

64. thank you ~ livetohike

We have decided to celebrate Bronson's life. We're making his last resting place into a fragrant and blooming garden.

I know your memories of Ranger will always bring a smile.

[flamingyouth]

17. I'm so sorry.

It's so hard to lose one of our fur babies. :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

66. thank you ~ flamingyouth

We still have 3 more Goldens to love because loosing Bronson seems to be troubling them greatly now ... I know in time we will all cry a little less.

[Mnemosyne]

18. I'm so sorry Joan, it hurts so deeply when we

lose a family member.:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

68. thank you ~ vickiss

Bronson was indeed a family member!

[no name no slogan]

19. oh Joan I'm so so sorry

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
I'm so sorry for your loss. We're all thinking of you. :pals: :grouphug:

[In_The_Wind]

69. thanks ~ no name no slogan

[BarbaRosa]

20. Sadly

I know how you feel right now. We suddenly lost Ed, our spaniel mix, last Monday morning, about this time. He was only five, we also knew that day would come, but not so soon. The numbness is slightly wearing off, but there are a lot of empty places in our house right now.

Hugs to you Joan:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

70. I'm so sorry for your loss ~ BarbaRosa

~ for Ed

[Shell Beau]

21. Aw, how terrible. Golden Retrievers are such

wonderful dogs. I am sorry for your loss! :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

72. thank you ~ Shell Beau

Golden Retrievers are my favorite. We increased the local population 6 years ago, Bronson was one of a dozen puppies born that morning. There were puppies everywhere in the house for months!

[bearfan454]

22. Sorry for the bad news.

Pets are just like kids. We all love them so much.

[In_The_Wind]

73. thank you ~ bearfan454

I share your sentiments.

[UrbScotty]

23. As a dog owner, I send my love.

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

74. thank you ~ ih8thegop

[ernstbass]

24. So sorry for your loss

[In_The_Wind]

75. thank you ~ ernstbass

[leftofthedial]

25. I'm so sorry, Joan_Alpern

he's playing somewhere

lucky pup had a great life with you I'm sure

[In_The_Wind]

77. thank you ~ leftofthedial

He was the biggest of the bunch. He's frolicking with his dad, over the Rainbow Bridge.

[China_cat]

26. At 6 years old? Too soon, way too soon

I'm so sorry.

[In_The_Wind]

78. thank you ~ China_cat

no matter how long it is ... a dog's life is far too short

[bridgit]

27. Joan...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=3858625&mesg_id=3858755

[In_The_Wind]

79. thanks ~ bridgit

as you've pointed out "picasso passed in his sleep, it is my fervent belief that that is the best way to go" <~ ~ ~ I concur gf!

[BikeWriter]

28. Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that, Dear.

:(

[In_The_Wind]

80. thanks ~ BikeWriter

I always thought that Bronson would be the LAST one to go. Damn ... but I'm glad I was home!

[Dastard Stepchild]

29. Oh... how awful!

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. :(

[In_The_Wind]

81. thank you ~ sjbech

[kedrys]

30. I'm so sorry, Joan...

:hug: :cry: At least Bronson had you for a wonderful mom for the short time he shared with you...you'll see him again in time. :cry: :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

83. thank you ~ kedrys

Bronson had love waiting for him on both sides of the Rainbow Bridge.

[SW FL Dem]

31. I am so sorry for your loss

Furkids are such a huge part of our lives and they leave such a hole when we lose them.

[In_The_Wind]

84. thank you ~ SW FL Dem

how true, how true!

[Butterflies]

32. We're in the same situation

My Corgi,s life also ended yesterday (Sunday). She lived from 4/11/99 - 8/14/05 and she died from cancer. It's almost 10:00pm so I'm going over to the Rainbows Bridge website to do the Monday night candle ceremony for my sweet dog. I've got the candles, the matches, and the kleenex all ready. This has been really rough - I've had a headache all day from crying so much, but I know it's important to go through the grief.

[SoCalDem]

34. So sorry for your loss too,Butterflies..

We never have our furbabies long enough:cry:

[BattyDem]

41. I'm so sorry, Butterflies

:hug:

Damn! Your Corgi was as young as Bronson ... that's not fair. They shouldn't have to leave us so soon. :cry:

[nosmokes]

43. my condolences to you as well butterflies.

peace to all of our four legged and feathered friends.

[In_The_Wind]

85. I'm so sorry for your loss ~ Butterflies

too short here, too long gone let the good memories carry you through your time of grieving, Butterflies

[Butterflies]

118. Thankyou

It's comforting to know that others understand how hard it is to lose a pet. I'm sorry about your dog too - they really are our best friends.

[driver8]

33. Joan, I am so sorry for your loss.

I lost my dog, Cody, two months ago...I miss him so much.

I am sending lots of hugs your way!

[In_The_Wind]

86. I'm sorry for your loss ~ driver8

for Cody



((((((((( driver8 )))))))))

[KitchenWitch]

35. My heart goes out to you

:cry:

If Bronson liked cats, my Tinkie is there to welcome him (Tinkie loved dogs!)

[In_The_Wind]

87. thanks ~ KitchenWitch

Bronson loved everyone. IF we'd ever had a burglar ... Bronson would have sat on the dude and licked him to death. He would look at a cat as something nice to cuddle with.

[enigmatic]

36. Joan, I'm so sorry

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

88. thanks ~ enigmatic

[DemInDistress]

37. I feel your pain my friend...

Our pets never really leave us they stay in our hearts and minds forever....i recently lost both my babies GIZMO &SMOKEY..

[In_The_Wind]

89. I'm doubly sorry for your loss ~ DemInDistress

for Gizmo & Smokey

((((((((( DemInDistress )))))))))

[steve2470]

38. so sorry to hear that :-(

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

90. thank you ~ steve2470

[BattyDem]

39. I'm so sorry, Joan

:hug:

Only six years old. That's so sad. :cry:

[In_The_Wind]

91. thank you ~ BattyDem

we still have his mother and his sisters

[nosmokes]

40. very sorry joan.

i had to put down my 17 yo lab mix just a couple of days ago. it just leaves such a big hole in your heart. my condolences.

joe

[In_The_Wind]

92. I'm truly sorry for your loss ~ nosmokes

My heart goes out to you Joe.
17 years gives you a lot of stories to tell, a lot of smiles and furry hugs to remember.

Joani

[Whoa_Nelly]

42. So sorry for your loss, Joan

My pets that are gone still bring tears of the joy of having had them in my life, and tears for the sadness in lissing them.
We are so lucky to have pets that love us unconditionally, and that evoke the same in us.

[In_The_Wind]

95. thank you ~ Whoa_Nelly

[ahem]

44. I'm so very sorry. I bet he was a great Goldie.

But all our babies are great, aren't they? No matter how long they're with us, it's never long enough, but it sounds like Bronson's exit was particularly premature. Even though he was only here 6 1/2 years, I bet he left you with a lifetime of warm memories to hold on to.

I'm sorry he's gone.

Peace :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

96. thank you ~ ahem

Peace

[MrScorpio]

52. My deepest condolences for your loss, Joan

May he truly rest in peace

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

97. thanks ~ MrScorpio

in the end ... that's what we all want to "truly rest in peace"


thank you ~ my friend

[merh]

((((hug))))))

((((((((((((((((Bronson :loveya: )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

My condolences :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

98. thanks ~ ((( merh )))

[MissMillie]

55. I'm sure he'll miss you very much

:hug: He was lucky to have you in his life.

[In_The_Wind]

100. thank you ~ MissMillie

we were lucky to have known his endless 'love to play' attitude that Goldens never seem to outgrow

[Mrs.Matcom]

63. So very

Sorry to hear about your beloved Bronson! I dread the day!

[In_The_Wind]

101. thanks ~ Mrs.Matcom

May your day of facing the inevitable loss be far, far away!

[Mutley]

65. I'm so sorry Joan!

:hug: :cry: :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

102. thanks ~ mutley_r_us

all the love from DU is helping

[Wapsie B]

67. I just saw this Joanie.

I am so sorry. My deepest sympathies. It's very hard to lose a dog.

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

103. thanks ~ bushwentawol

It's hard to lose anything that you truly love.


Thank you, my friend . . . it's good to see you again!

[xultar]

71. RIP Bronson. My friend had a Golden to die suddenly of a heart

ailment. Sophie went suddenly one evening she was only 7.

My sweetie Megabyte will meet and keep Bronson entertained @ the Rainbow Bridge.

[In_The_Wind]

105. thank you ~ xultar

I believe that Bronson is scampering around playfully just as he was only a few days ago. Meeting new friends, greeting old ones.

[Samurai_Writer]

76. So sorry to hear about Bronson

I lost my 5 year old cocker spaniel, Magic, at the end of June. It still hurts to talk about. I got a check from his pet insurance today and I was crying all over again. I understand how it will take time to get past the grief and just remember the good times, especially when they go so young, so unexpectedly.

Hugs to you,
Bella

[In_The_Wind]

107. my sympathy to you ~ RadFemFL

Bronson died without feeling the pains of old age . . . there is something good to be said for that, when it's natural and peaceful.

for Magic

[Pool Hall Ace]

93. Oh I'm so sorry.

You're loss is a hard one, but be comforted knowing that Bronson has many new doggie friends at the bridge. O8)

For Joan :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

108. thank you ~ Pool Hall Ace

[Brewman_Jax]

94. I'm sorry to hear

:( :cry:

A toast to your dog and his years of faithful devotion to you. :toast:

[In_The_Wind]

109. thank you ~ Lurking_Argyle

to all of our devoted pets!

[mvd]

99. Very sorry

He was a beautiful dog. :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

110. thanks ~ mvd

He was a happy spirit, his aura always shown brightly.

[PollyH]

104. Goodbye Bronson

Three years ago we lost Jake our firt Golden Retriever. I remember curling up with him on the floor of the emergency clinic where we had taken him after he had a massive stroke. He was eleven. I laid with him for thirty minutes and then the final decision, it was so hard. I was with him when the doctor gave him the drug that ended his life and I stayed with him for another thirty minutes after he was gone. I stroked his head and told him how much we loved him and reminded him of all the great and wonderful momements we shared. Tears are coming even as I type this --- it is the most difficult of moments, but I cherish my time with him. He was a wonderful dog.

We now have two Goldens --- Murphy the goofball and Devon the tomboy. They are young and crazy, but each time I look at them I know what love really means. Take care and know that you are not alone in your grief.

[In_The_Wind]

113. thank you ~ PollyH

It was with great kindness that Bronson passed peacefully.

I was spared the very painful decision to bring an end to suffering as we did with Bronson's father Byron on 7/30/01 after a prolonged illness. I sat in the shade with Byron daily for 3 months, for as long as he was able to walk about enjoying his days. On the morning that Cherie and Jon carried Byron to the car for his final ride . . . the hummingbirds that had been our companions since their return in the Spring flew along with Byron for one last visit before we drove away. My Lord Byron was the beginning, it's only fitting that Byron had a Hummingbird escort in his final hours. We sat with him beyond his last gentle breath, assisted by a kind and compassionate veterinarian. Byron was cremated, his ashes are in an urn along with a statue of Quan Yin carved from Amethyst.

Thank you for sharing your pain over the loss of your beloved Jake. I wish you the very best with Murphy and Devon . . . may they both live long, happy, healthy lives!

[PollyH]

116. Thank you

I love the hummingbird imagery. From now on when I see a hummingbird I will be seeing the souls of our precious Goldens. That brings a smile to my face.

[Hobarticus]

106. I'm so sorry...

May the love and joy that you two shared comfort you...

[In_The_Wind]

119. thank you ~ Hobarticus

[AussieDave]

111. I'm so sorry to hear that - it's always sad

when a beloved friend (human or animal) passes - especially one so young.

My mother received word from the vet yesterday that her Scottish Terrier (my avatar) has lymphoma - not sure if it's in the early stages but the prognosis is reasonable - perhaps 12 months or so. However she'll be 13 in a couple of weeks so she's had a good run. She's in excellent health otherwise so who knows ??

I don't care what anybody says - pets are people too.......

[In_The_Wind]

120. my best wishes to you and your mother ~ AussieDave

I'm sure that your Scottish Terrier always had the very best. The next months will be filled with bittersweet moments of love. I'm sorry Dave. ... ... yes ~ pets ARE people too

[AussieDave]

129. Thank you Joan - I appreciate your thoughts

An update on Maisie the Scottie - she's further along than we thought and it looks like 3-6 months - we'll certainly take care of her and enjoy her in the time we have left.

[TheCentepedeShoes]

112. I am so very sorry

Raven (our standard poodle) and I are sending hugs right now.

[In_The_Wind]

121. Thank you ~ TheCentepedeShoes & Raven

[hatredisnotavalue]

114. I am so sorry n?t

[In_The_Wind]

122. thank you ~ hatredisnotavalue !

[ulysses]

115. the loss of a good dog

hurts. I'm sorry, Joan.

(no disrespect to cats intended)

[In_The_Wind]

123. thank you ~ ulysses

there is a special bond between all of our pets and the humans who love them ... I'm sure 'no disrespect' was taken by anyone ... I've loved them all, big and small ...

[lumberingbear]

117. I'm so sorry Joan

This makes me so sad :cry: :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

124. thank you ~ lumberingbear

please join me in celebrating ~ love and life




it is the good times that helps us to heal and makes us willing to love again

[ProfessorGAC]

125. Sorry To Hear That

Take care.
The Professor

[In_The_Wind]

126. thank you ~ Professor

the mortal coil is what it is

Those of us who are fortunate to know love also feel the pains of loss ... I wouldn't have wanted to miss one day of his very special existence.

I'll never forget that he was always filled with love! He - unlike his sisters was alert to welcome us back home at the end of each day. I'll never be able to follow my driveway around the last curve home without remembering him.

[Rhiannon12866]

127. Oh, no, Joan! I am so sorry!!!

I know how much your guys mean to you and how heartbreaking that must be. To have lost him so soon can only add to the hurt. Such a beautiful dog and a lovely spirit. There are just no words...;(

But you know that I've been there and that I understand. It is just the worst, I know. And I am so sorry and my heart goes out to you and your guys...;(

Rhiannon:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

130. thank you ~ Rhiannon

Bronson was the pick of the litter and was to live with a local family which had 3 little girls, they would have loved to run and play together. However the family delayed taking him home, then changed their minds about adopting him. I felt it was too late to find a new family for him so he remained here.

I thought Bronson would be the last one standing but that was not to be. We are still blessed by the love of his mother and two sisters. After they join Bronson, we may become a home without a furry bundle of love as I'm not willing to risk the life of my featherhead by bringing home a puppy.

Please give your little ones an extra hug for me, Rhiannon.


Joani

[AtomicKitten]

128. Don't know you

but I know your pain. So sorry for your loss. We are drawn to such fragile lives knowing they won't be with us long, and we'd have it no other way. They will live always in our hearts.

[In_The_Wind]

131. Thank you for your kind words ~ AtomicKitten

Yes, everyone of my treasured pets will continue to live on in my heart forever. All of them will be playing together while they're waiting to greet me with love just over the Rainbow Bridge.


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