My Sam passed away this morning.

[Crewleader]

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Sam has been with us for 16 years,that made him 106.
He was a great dog, a good companion and friend.
He will be missed...:cry:

[GOPisEvil]

1. My sincere condolences on Sam's passing.

:hug:

[MissMillie]

2. I'm so sorry you lost your friend

I'm sure he thought your were a good companion and friend too.

[eyesroll]

3. (((crewleader)))

:hug:
Sorry for your loss.

[Wcross]

4. I am sorry for the loss of your friend.

Remember that you gave him 16 years of love and made his life wonderful.

[Jo March]

5. I am so sorry for your loss

I know that you will miss Sam.

[Misinformed01]

6. I am so sorry

Buttons, Max, Sassy, Scooby, Missy, Reverand and Maceo are going to miss Sam too. :(

Family losses are so hard...thinking of you today,

Stephanie

[xray s]

7. I am so sorry to hear that

We lost our boxer to congestive heart failure last year. I still get misty thinking about her.

Maybe Heidi and Sam are running in a big sunny field in heaven today.

Take care Crew!

[bearfan454]

13. They are on the rainbow bridge

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

[runamokcomedy]

8. He is still with you

His soul will accompany you for ever. Their loyalty is as strong as yours.
One day soon, you'll dream of him, it will be his way of letting you know he passed over and is safe on the other side.
You'll see him again one day.

RAC

[mike_c]

9. awww, I'm so sorry....

God I hate it when pets die. There are few things more painfull than the loss of a close friend. Condolences and best wishes, Crewleader!

:grouphug:

[livetohike]

10. I'm so sorry Crewleader

Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog."
- Sydney Jeanne Seward

My Ranger lived to be 16 too. I hope all of your good memories will ease the grief you feel today. Sam will visit you in your dreams.

[jukes]

11. Crewleader

so sorry for your loss. i feel your pain...

[bearfan454]

12. Sorry to hear that Crewleader

I had to put my poor baby Daisy down 3 years ago. Pets are family members without a doubt. My condolescences. Your Sam is on the rainbow bridge.

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

[OneBlueSky]

14. so sorry for your loss, Crewleader . . .

when I lost my companion of 16 years awhile back, this website was helpful:

http://pub70.ezboard.com/fpetlossfrm1

Sam knew that he was loved, and that's what's important . . . and he'll always be with you in your heart . . . again, my condolences and best wishes . . .

michael

[RebelOne]

15. I'm always sorry to hear when a beloved pet dies.

But I am certain you gave him a long, happy life. Rest in peace, Sam.

[Fridays Child]

16. Awww, Crew! Poor, sweet Sam.

What a sad day. I know how much you adore your babies. I also know that Sam couldn't have asked for a better family or a happier life. He was lucky to have your love.
:hug: :cry:

[commander bunnypants]

17. so sorry my friend

DDQM

[ps1074]

18. I am so sorry for your loss

You've been blessed to have him for 16 years as your friend and as part of your family...

Big hugs to you, Crewleder.

:grouphug:

[arwalden]

19. I'm Sorry To Hear The Sad News, Crewleader

That's an adorable photo of Sam! At 16 years old, it's obvious that he was well cared for and loved very much. I'll bet he was loyal and affectionate and loved you right back just as much!

I understand exactly how you feel, and I share your loss and sadness with you. I hope things get better for you in the days ahead and that your family and friends will be able to comfort you.

-- Allen

[Mara Steele]

20. I'm so sorry for your loss, Crewleader!

:cry:

:hug: :hug:

We never forget our animal friends.

[ProfessorGAC]

21. A Shame, Indeed

Hope you think about getting a new doogie to keep you company.
The Professor

[underseasurveyor]

22. aw no Crew :cry: I'm sorry dear sweet lady.

We've never met face to face and yet even through this insensitive medium your own sensitive, kind and wonderful nature has this magical way of being able to reach through the medium-barrier and touch many lives in an amazing and inspiring way. Such a jewel you are.

My heart truly aches with your aching heart at the loss of your sweet baby, Sam. :hug: :cry: :grouphug:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

23. Awwww Crew, I am so sorry

I weep for you and with you...my condolences on the loss of your faithful companion. :hug:

[Philostopher]

24. So sorry, Crew.

It's always sad when they pass, even when they've lived good, long lives. I don't even know if I believe in an afterlife, but if there is one, I sincerely hope our four-leggers get one too.

[Richardo]

25. My condolences, Crewleader...

:cry: Always so hard to lose a long-time puppy...

[nini]

26. So sorry for your loss

((((((((Crewleader))))))))))


It's an awful pain to lose our beloved pets.. my deepest sympathies

:cry:

[Rowdyboy]

27. I'm really sorry for you

Lucky Sam, to have such a long life surrounded by love.

[indigo32]

28. I'm so sorry

:hug:

[RushIsRot]

29. Crew, the pain will ease over time and then

you'll have sixteen years of wonderful memories from which to draw. My beloved Tinker made it to sixteen. She was older than my son. I still miss her, but I have many fond remembrances. Until the pain passes, you have my warmest condolences.

[redqueen]

30. Oh God, that's awful...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like he had a long, happy life with you.

:hug:

[kodi]

31. R.I.P. Sam. Heaven is improved with doggies like you

sorry to hear of your loss, crewleader. i love my 6 dogs as much as any friend i have.

I have this posted on the wall over my pc along with pix of each doggie i have.

"A Tribute To The Dog
By George Graham Vest

"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 be 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 encounter 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."

[WilliamPitt]

32. I'm sorry Crew

[Raven]

33. Oh Crew...

I'm very sorry.

[ronnykmarshall]

34. I'm so sorry Crew.

RIP little Sam. :hug:

[ploppy]

35. Oh Crew

I am so sorry. Hugs to you.

[flamingyouth]

36. I'm so sorry

What a handsome boy. :cry:
:hug:

[VelmaD]

37. I'm so sorry Crew

:hug:

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[Crewleader]

39. Friends, all of you are special

and thank you for the words of comfort in each post I read. :grouphug:

[Dookus]

40. aw, I'm so sorry!

What a good long life he had. You should be proud of that.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

42. Very sorry about your puppy

I know this must be agonizing for you and your family. My sympathies to you today.

[rbnyc]

41. So sorry, crew.

:hug:

My sweety. My heart goes out to you.

[curse10]

43. I'm so sorry Crew!

:hug:

At least he had a nice long life- 106 is old!

[ulysses]

44. I'm sorry, Crew.

In the best of all possible worlds, dogs don't die. Since this isn't that world, here's to Sam and a long life. :toast:

[Lithos]

45. Sorry Crewleader

You have my condolences for you and yours...

[UTUSN]

46. Oh, no. n/t

[NMDemDist2]

47. i'm so sorry. Have you read Rainbow Bridge? i smile through my tears

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, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times 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 quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally 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 you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

[enigmatic]

48. I'm so sorry to hear this...n/m

[GoddessOfGuinness]

49. Deepest sympathy for your loss......

:hug:

[Liberal Veteran]

50. I'm so very very sorry....

Losing a friend is never easy.

[Longhorn]

51. What a cutie!

I'm so sorry Sam's no longer with you but I'm sure he knew he was cherished. How lucky you are to have had so much time with him! :hug:

[SoCalDem]

52. No matter how old they get, we are never "ready" to lose them

But you gave him a great life..the best one he could have had...and he'll always be in your heart and mind :hug:

[UrbScotty]

53. Oh Crewleader

I hate it when pets die. But we're here for you.

:hug:

[Crewleader]

54. Your posts have touched me

thank you friends...Sam will always be in our hearts and all the years together in memory til we cross Rainbow Bridge and be together again.

Thank you specially for the Tribute To The Dog...
words of truth, the loyalty and love is unconditionally
and that was my Sam....rest in peace buddy. :hug:

[Gothic Sponge]

55. I'm so sorry!

[non sociopath skin]

56. Our thoughts are with you, Crew.

The Skin and the Animal Team.

[ET Awful]

57. So sorry to hear it :(

My condolences and a :hug:

:cry:

[auburngrad82]

58. Sorry to hear about Sam

We have five dogs and they are like our children. You can be comforted by the fact that he was well-treated and well-loved for his whole long life. Dogs don't live to be that age without lots of love and care.

[LWolf]

59. I'm so sorry.

:hug:

Even when it's time, it's hard to let them go.

Here's to a life well lived, and to the family that he loved.

[SnohoDem]

60. I'm so sorry.

It's so hard to lose a dog. They are family.

[Jack Rabbit]

61. So sorry to hear this, Crewleader

[franmarz]

62. Sams passing

I know almost how you feel, my baby Daisy passed away at 17 years, and I think I loved her more or almost more than my children-hope my son doesnt read this. There is a poem for just this occasion, if I find it I will send it to you...FranMarz

[Mandate My Ass]

63. ((((((CREW))))))

I'm so sorry to hear this. It's always heartbreaking no matter how much it's expected. It sounds like Sam had a long, happy life with you. Take care of yourself. :hug: :loveya:

[buddhamama]

64. I am so so sorry, Crew

our "pets" are not just "pets" are they but a part of the family, an extension of ourselves. a relationship a bond like no other.

a loss of a beloved companion is never easy.

you, John and Tim have my heartfelt condolences.

please give John a big hug for me. :hug:

and you too, my friend.

May Sam be in peace. He may be away but he remains; in remembrance in hearts, he exist still right beside you.

Many Blessings, Dearest. :hug: :loveya: :hug:

Cheryl

[FioneMair]

65. I'm so sorry...

Great hugs and love from the Minnesota prairie land.My heart really aches for you. My husband and I are such lovers of companion animals and have cried our eyes out over the course of our marriage when we lose one of our own. Know that you life has been all the richer for having this little one to love.