Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Rest in Peace my brother Harley

Last Friday evening was a very hard one for my family. Mom and dad had to make the super hard decision to help my brother Harley pass to the Rainbow Bridge. Harley was 14 and 1/2 years old and developed a tumor on his back leg. Mom and dad tried to keep him comfortable. Harley was on steroids to help with the tumor and pain meds but he got to the point where he couldn't get up and down himself, he would just lay and whimper. We just couldn't watch our boy suffer anymore and made the humane decision to let him go. Mom and dad got Harley when he was just 6 months old from the Ottwa County Humane Society near Lake Erie. Mom's dad actually picked Harley out and just knew there was something special about him. Grandpa Sunny always had a special spot for his Harley boy. Harley at 6 months old

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Old one of Dad and Harley

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One of the only photos of all 5 of us together

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Harley about 1 year old, Samick was about 10 weeks old

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Here is a picture of me and my brother Harley.

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There are not many good photos of him because he never liked to have his picture taken

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Even though he was 14 and could barley walk he still wanted to play Frisbee with Bokeh and I

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As he got old he started to get more gray hairs (I think Bokeh caused most of them, BOL)

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Such a sweet boy

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Fond memories of my brothers now both gone, Samick and Harley.

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He always tried to take my toys, but we played well together

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We had many fun times at the dog park. Harley taught me how to swim.

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Celebrating Bokeh's 1st birthday

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Me and Harley when I was a baby

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He loved to play ball

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Great shot of him

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Rest in Peace my sweet brothers. I hope you are having fun playing at the Rainbow Bridge without the fun police (Sister Starr) there to boss you boys around. We miss you very much.

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28 comments:

  1. We are sorry to hear about Harley. We know he will be missed but never forgotten.

    Pugs & Kisses,

    Brutus & Ellie

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  2. We are so very sorry about Harley going to the Rainbow Bridge. We know he was loved and will be missed very much by his family and friends. Harley will live forever in your hearts. Purrs of Sympathy and Comfort.

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  3. OH, how sorry we are to read about Harley. He was such a handsome boy and your family did so well by him for so many years. But they mad what was the best decision for Harley despite how hard it is for the family. Beautiful tribute to your beautiful brother. We just love those last two photos. Soft woos and gentle hugs to all of you from us.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning and Mom

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  4. Oh Sagira I am so very sorry to hear about brother Harley. He was such a handsome one and I know he was a wonderful part of your family. My whole pack joins together to send loving thoughts and warm vibes to all of you. The bridge has another sweet angel and our thoughts are with you.
    Grr and a Mournful Woof,
    Sarge, Furiend

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  5. Oh no.....we are so very sorry. Safe journey Harley. we hope the happy memories can one day help you heal. we are sending purrs....

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  6. So sorry about your brother Harley, Sagira. May he rest in peace.

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  7. Wow!! What a long happy life! I know you'll miss him but he's having fun at the Bridge. You'll see him again one day. Our thoughts are with you all...

    Wiggles,
    Calhoun

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  8. Run and romp free Harley. Looks like you had a happy beautiful life.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  9. I am so very, very sorry to hear about dear Harley. It is so tough when a family member has to go. We all send you many purrs and hugs. Run free deear Harley, run free.

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  10. What a great tribute to a special boy. Run free Harley.

    Cindy

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  11. Aww sweet Harley. He lived a long, happy, fulfilled life and I'm sure he was very grateful to have such a loving family. I'm sorry for your loss. Hugs!

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  12. We are sorry that your brother Harley has made his journey to the Bridge, but he will be young and healthy there. We send you our consoling purrs. This is a lovely memorial post to him and to his brother Samick.

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  13. I was just complaining about the abundance of new angels over the R'bridge. I am so sorry to hear that Harley has left his family BUT I know he is painfree and having fun with all of his FURpals over the Bridge.
    Love Noodles

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  14. Sweet Harley... RIP and Run Free at the Bridge! I know you and Samick are having a GRAND OLD TIME...
    Say hi to our Blue boy for us!

    love and woofs,
    June and Haze and their Ma and Da

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  15. Me and my cat Charlie came over from AFSS's blog. We are so so sorry to hear that amazing angel Harley has gone to the Bridge to join beautiful brother Samick. He looks like he lived life to the full. Such a handsome boy. Take care
    x

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  16. We're very sorry for your loss. Harley sounds like he was a wonderful dog. He was obviously deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Purrs and pawhugs.

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  17. So sorry to hear about Harley. Hugs to all of you. He lived a long life for a larger dog. How nice he has a brother at the Bridge to greet him :)

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  18. Run free, forever young and healthy, dear Harley. We know you will be waiting, tail wagging to greet your friends and family as our time comes to join you on that side of the Bridge. We wrap your family in our paws in comfort and friendship knowing their hearts ache and that they miss you so. We pray that they find peace in the fact that you will live forever in the memories of every creature you touched.

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  19. We were so sorry to read about Harley on FB. We can imagine how hard it was for al of you to say goodbye, most of all your Mom and Dad who loved him for so long. It's good to think of him being reunited with Samick, though!

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  20. OH what sad sad news :( Rest in Peace Harley xx

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  21. We're so sorry to hear about your brother Harley, Sagira.

    Thor and Jack

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  22. Please give your mom and dad a hug and khyss from me -

    They listened to Harley - that is the best gift our humans khan give us!

    I'm sure he's zooooomin happy across The Rainbow Bridge telling evFURRYone how awesome things are here - and how talened all of woo are!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  23. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Making that decision is so hard. He is in good company at the bridge. What a wonderful life you gave him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Lots of Luv & Kisses
    Addie, Lucie and Hailey

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  24. Rest in peace sweet boy

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://www.dogisgodinreverse.com

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  25. Our thoughts are with you all.
    It was not easy, but you did what was best for him.
    Thanks for sharing all those beautiful pictures
    Take care
    Lorenza and mom

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  26. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will light a candle for Harley.

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  27. Hi Sagira,
    We're so sorry to hear about Harley.
    We'll light a candle for him.

    Soft woos,
    Maxx and mommy

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  28. Sorry to hear about your brother Harley.,Rest in Peace..

    Dog Fence
    Pet Solutions.com

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xoxo
Sagira