Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Rest in Peace Fred

It is with great sadness that I inform you all that Freddie, my faithful dog and beloved friend for the past sixteen years, passed away last Thursday night. Words cannot describe the hole I feel within my heart since he left us. This may sound strange to some of you, but Fred was truly a vital part of our family.  Since he was a puppy and well throughout his life, his happy-go-lucky personality and unconditional love were always there, offering our family (me, in particular) silent support. I suspect in the future there will be countless days where I will subconsciously call for him as if he's still alive. I always knew I was blessed to have a dog as wonderful as Fred, but now more than ever, I feel the blessing tenfold. To me, he will always be one of God's finest creatures.

Rest in peace Fred. We miss you dearly.  

Freddie, July 4, 1999 - July 30, 2015.

Mina Burrows

13 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Mina, I'm sorry! I understand. He wasn't a pet, he was a family member.

Crystal Collier said...

=( Sending virtual cheese.

Dianne K. Salerni said...

Oh, I am so very sorry, Mina. I enjoyed your Fred posts and pictures. Hugs to everyone in your family. :(

Elise Fallson said...

Oh Mina. Hugs. Just big, big, hugs. I know how bad it hurts to lose our four-legged friends. He was lucky to have been part of your family. You and your family loved him a lot, it showed in the pictures you posted of Fred and that's the greatest gift you could have ever given him.

June M. said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I completely understand how you feel about Fred. He was a part of your family and he will forever be missed. My condolences to you and your family. šŸ˜¢

S. L. Hennessy said...

I'm so so sorry Mina. My family's cat died two weeks ago and I'm still not over it. It's horrible to lose a beloved pet.

Heather R. Holden said...

Aw, so sorry for your loss. *hugs* The dogs I've owned over the years have always been a huge part of the family, too. It's always so tragic when a pet passes away... :(

klahanie said...

Dear Mina,

Bless your cherished family member, Freddie. I truly sense your pain for Fred was such an integral part of your family's life. Freddie, like all our beloved animal friends, teach us of that non-judgemental, unconditional love they willingly share.

Your Freddie, always loved, never forgotten.

Hugs from Gary and Penny (( ))

Cynthia said...

So sorry for your loss, Mina. I hope you cherish the memories you have of dear Freddie.

DonnaGalanti said...

Mina, I am so terribly sad for you. What a long and wonderful life Fred have! I hope you have many special memories to comfort you.

Carla said...

Mina, I am just reading this and I am so sorry for your loss. Your posts and photos of Fred have always given me a smile. He was always game for everything it seemed. Darcy was just a few weeks short of 16 when we lost her in May2014 and I still miss her dearly. Maybe they have met up already at the rainbow bridge. I understand the emptiness you are feeling.
Sophie and I will miss him, RIP little Fred.
carla

Michelle Wallace said...

Mina, I'm so sorry and so sad to read about your beloved Fred.
(((UBUNTU HUGS)))

Mina Burrows said...

Thank you everyone with all your kind words and support. Fred was the bomb and is missed so much. :)