Wally (2/28/1997-4/1/2010)

pauprint · Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:28 pm Post subject:

Vicky, Jason and Hondo,
We are saddened to hear about Wally's crossing to the bridge, but our hearts are lifted, knowing what a fantastic home he had with you. The dedication and love you showed him and he in return gave to you is the true meaning of companionship.

Run free sweet Wally man - those bunnies don't stand a chance!

Ellen & Bob
McGrady, Sugar and Quaker
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The Paulus Printing Gang
Bob & Ellen, McGrady, Sugar and Quaker.........at the bridge: Dewey, Abbie, Del, and Lucky

mason15 · Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks for sharing your tribute to Wally. You did a beautiful job! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
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Jennifer, Emma, & Lexi

Kim Jones · Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:55 am Post subject:

what a beautiful tribute to Wally! he was a special boy that was truly loved by you guys! Crying or Very sad

I'm so very sorry!!! sending many hugs to you two! Sad

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Kim, Bruce, Rainey and Anubis (and bridge kids Chester, Captain and Remy)

A dog is the only thing on Earth that will love you more than you love yourself. - Josh Billings

DeweytheGreyt · Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:59 pm Post subject:

What a wonderfully heartwarming tribute to your very dear friend. Wally was a fantastic fellow, he will be missed.

Godspeed Wally...
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Kat with Fallon, Roxie & Dewey

Bug · Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:52 pm Post subject:

Awww no... I'm so sorry to hear about Wally. If ever there was a dog who could show that the old guys can still zoom, Wally was it.

I just wish there were words that would help with the hurt. It may sneak up on you at the strangest times. I melted down the other day over a pack of replacement dremel sanding heads Laura found. I hope that many friends and family embrace you in your time of sorrow, and that thoughts of cherished moments drive the sad tears away, if only for a little while.

j&e&super · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:31 am Post subject:

So so sorry to hear of your loss.
Your tribute was wonderful and brought tears to my eyes.

Best,
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Jessica, Erin & Super!

Kiki13 · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:27 pm Post subject:

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your friend Wally . . . may he rest in peace.
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Kiki, Dave, Bing & Cami (and precious kitties at the bridge, Ed, Eddie Jr, and Jimmie)

vicky&jason · Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks so much to all of you for your kind words. We've smiled a lot - sometimes through our tears - reading your comments. And it's been so nice to hear from all the folks who knew our sweet boy and who remember him fondly. He was a special, special hound.

As Bug (Tim) said so poignantly, the grief does kinda sneak up on ya at random times. I'll be going along just fine and then I'll see hamburger in the freezer and the waterworks start as I think sadly that he won't be standing in the kitchen, ears up, hopeful & cute, waiting for some burger when I cook it...or I see his spot on the couch and it just looks so empty without him dreaming happily on it...

But we're grateful for the GPA community for helping us through this sad time. Thanks, all.

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Vicky, Jason, Hondo, Benny...and our sweet Wally at the rainbow bridge.

Amanda & Steve · Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:46 pm Post subject:

Oh guys, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear, sweet boy. Even though you're sad that he's gone, try to remember that he's still with you even if you can't feel him right now.

What a lucky boy to get to live out his retirement years with you! Lots of warm hugs from our house to yours.
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Amanda & Steve; Lilly; Luke; the kitty kids Reilly, Chloe, and Maizie; and non-greyhound foster Emmi

Missing my sweet friend Tattoo.

"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be."--Douglas Adams

snowviolet · Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:16 pm Post subject:

Awwww. He was such a BEAUTIFUL boy!!! I'm sorry for your loss.
Godspeed sweet Wally.
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Susan (me), Andre (husband), Etienne (human son), Simon (legendary greyhound extraordinaire), Miss Nell (Simon's sweet little sister)

susanfortkamp · Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:10 am Post subject: Wally

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend, Wally. May you think of all the wonderful times you shared together. Hugs to all of you. Susan

djandjc · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 6:58 pm Post subject:

Oh Vicky & Jason... We're so sorry to hear about Wally. Derek and I aren't on the forum too often and just saw this post.

Your tribute was lovely, and we're glad that his passing was peaceful. Our hearts go out to you... run free Wally.

Derek & Jacy
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Jacy. Or maybe Derek... who knows?
with Toby, The Tood, and
The Dread Pirate Pete (formerly Happy Do Rag)!

DevlinsDad · Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:37 pm Post subject:

And there's not a dry eye in the house.

What a lovely tribute. Thanks for that. It's a reminder what gifts these hounds who grace our lives are and how fleeting our time can be with them.

My Devlin sounds a lot like your Wally. He's a big goofy dude with a huge heart and he brings a singular joy into our house. Just by laying upside-down on his sofa and "sprinting" in his sleep, begging at the gate for leftover Chinese food scraps, or laying his head on your lap for a free ear scritch.

Thanks again and, of course, my heart is heavy for your loss.

Laurenbiz · Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:44 am Post subject:

WOW!

Your story was just incredible. You did such a great job explaining how great of a guy he was. I'm sitting here with my eyes filled with tears, telling myself that he is in a much better place and that he was blessed to live such a wonderful life here on earth!

May your fabulous memories of him help to relieve your pain! I am so sorry.

Lauren

vicky&jason · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 6:26 am Post subject:

Thanks, all. Every time I get a notice that someone new has commented on this post, it causes me to come back here and think about my sweet boy. It's so amazing, the power these dogs have to touch our hearts. Wally's been gone almost 5 months now and still, just yesterday, I reached down from the couch to pet Benny's little head and something about the way he was laying there just reminded me so much of Wally and I burst into tears. Totally random and out of the blue. Oy vey. I'm pretty sure that's going to be happening randomly for months, maybe even years. We are all lucky to have these special creatures in our lives, homes, and hearts.
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Vicky, Jason, Hondo, Benny...and our sweet Wally at the rainbow bridge.