To our friend Brutus, we will always remember you with love.
Julie, John, Jim, and Mirel
Dear Brutus,
Do you know how much I miss you? You were one of the best friends I've ever had. You were like my second shadow. Words can't even express how much I miss you or how hard it was to say goodbye. You were so much a part of my life. You were such a wonderful and patient dog. You entertained us and made us laugh. And you knew all your commands and tricks so well, you made us proud. Even Princie the cat misses you. He was so happy when you moved in with us and you two were together again.
I hope that you are somewhere you can run and jump for miles. And I hope there is a place for you to swim because I think that was what you loved most. Almost every time you ran away it was only to go find a place to swim. How many times did someone bring you back to us and tell us they found you swimming in their pool?
You were my protector too. Whenever I was scared, or lonely, or sad - you were there for me. And I thank you for the love and trust you so willingly gave me these last 10 years. I know that your memory will always be in my heart, and I hope that your spirit will always be in my presence to continue watching over me.
I love and miss you my sweet friend. Love,
Julie
BRUTUS
His joy, in living, brought me joy.
He loved to run and swim more than anything else. I could not have ever stood to see him when he could not enjoy those things in life.
He was kind and gentle, though sometimes an oaf, and a friend to everyone.
He never worried about the things he did yesterday. Or, what might happen tomorrow. God gave him that gift so he could live life to the fullest, every day. He tried to share that gift with us, a blessing I envied. "Forever a puppy," I said many, many times. I wished that he would stay that way until he died, and he did.
Surely he had pain in his life, but he never showed it, as if it might bother us, even at the end.
He shared his freedom and joy until the day he collapsed, and shortly it was over.
I feel sad about our loss, but I cannot be angry with God about his passing. I feel blest to have known him for as long as I did. I hope we can share more time together some day, far away.