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Strider: Rest in Peace.

 
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evenstar





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PostPosted: 9/1/2003, 7:25 pm    Post subject: Strider: Rest in Peace. Reply to topic Reply with quote

Strider was hit and killed by a truck yesterday in Idaho. We were at a rest stop and he spotted some dogs and decided he had to go after them. He was out the motorhome door before I realized it and ran into the path of a big rig and was killed instantly. He finally found a forever home after eight years and then this had to happen to him. At least the last few months of his life were happy and he was loved. I miss him, and his forever home is now in my heart.
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PostPosted: 9/1/2003, 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

The last few months of his life were the best, without doubt. I am so sorry to hear about this. I know how much you love your dogs.

Just remember, he is in a better place than any of us mere mortals can provide. And he will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge......

Rest In Peace Strider, we will all miss you!
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PostPosted: 9/1/2003, 8:10 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I am sorry Hooli, I know he meant a lot to you. He surely is in a better place.
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PostPosted: 9/1/2003, 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I'm so sorry Hoolie, know you're in our thoughts.
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PostPosted: 9/1/2003, 9:21 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Seems we both suffered a loss this weekend.

Sometimes life just doesn't seem fair.
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PostPosted: 9/1/2003, 10:25 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Sorry to hear about that Hooli.

It was Strider's time. Glad he was able to find someone like you to live out his last days with.
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PostPosted: 9/2/2003, 9:10 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I'm so sorry to hear this. It's never easy losing one of your "best friends" who was more like family I'm sure. As the saying goes, All good dogs go to heaven, he'll be there waiting for you. (so you better behave now hooli Wink just a bit of humor to ease your sorrow) I hope you are/were able to enjoy the last part of your trip, he'd want that for you. Smile

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Daryl





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PostPosted: 9/2/2003, 9:11 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Bad weekend.

My thoughts are with you too. Hopefully he's playing with Samantha Lynn in a big grassy field along a creek somewhere.
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PostPosted: 9/2/2003, 9:13 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I am sorry Hooli. You were the best thing that could have happened to Strider here in our earthly home. Take solace in the fact that his last months were happy ones and that he did not suffer. God bless you both.
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PostPosted: 9/2/2003, 10:42 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Sorry to hear about the loss of Strider. Strider sure had found a happy place the last few months with you.
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PostPosted: 9/2/2003, 11:38 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Hooli,
I know how it feels. Back in '91 my first German shepherd was hit by a car. She was killed instantly. The shepherd that replaced her died of cancer July 28. Hopefully you have a lot of pictures and video of Strider... it helps.
Bill
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