Trihounds Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 With an absence from GT for some time, I return to share the news of Brucie's passing, feeling a sense of responsibility to honour his memory with this community that at one point got to hear about a fair bit! Over a 2 day period at the end of September, Brucie went from running in the yard to losing a battle with large mass hidden under his ribcage. While it was sudden, we take comfort in the fact he did not suffer too long and that he lived life to the fullest right to the end. We have 3 remaining hounds and the deafening silence from Brucie's absence is unmistakable. It was clear to us, mostly only a result of his passing, that he was responsible for 80% of the noise in the house!! What a record to achieve! His littermate Bumper is still with us, though his lifetime of spinal troubles are catching up to him. We nevertheless are thrilled to celebrate his 10th birthday today though it's obviously bittersweet. Please share in the celebration of Brucie's life with our family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUZENbVmAME&list=UU2VVmDR29VBXTk12ETymojg Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 What a wonderful tribute your video/photo album is to Brucie's life. It's clear he was an integral part of your family and I found myself smiling and tearing up at the same time. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 So sorry to hear about Brucie's passing. Run free sweet boy ! Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I'm so sorry to hear that Brucie had to leave you. Godspeed, good boy. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 A wonderful tribute to a well-loved hound and a life well-lived. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Beautiful tribute. I will add Brucie's name to the list of Bridge Angels for September. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 What a lovely tribute to your boy - he clearly enjoyed a wonderful life with you. Run free, Brucie! Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Farewell, Brucie. Sorry it was your time to leave. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 There is so much energy and enthusiasm but most of all Love in the tribute to your best boy, Brucie! What a grand babysitter he was too. Of course you miss him profoundly. I am so sorry it was his time to leave. What a wonderful dog. Special scritches for his brother on their birthday. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 So sorry for your loss. Run free, Brucie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Oh Derek I am so very sorry Brucie had to leave you and your family. Hugs to all. Remember all the good times..... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Run free Handsome Brucie. Your tribute to Brucie was amazing. Hugs to your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Sending my Sympathy . RIP sweet Brucie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Derek, I am very sorry. Brucie was and always will be a special boy. He was lucky to have you and your family and am sure he enjoyed all those trips to Tremblant. Run free Brucie, run free sweetie... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I'm so very sorry. He was much too young. Godspeed Brucie. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Derek, it was such a beautiful tribute to a life well lived and well loved. Even though I knew you lost Brucie I can't help but write this with tears in my eyes, even though it is a celebration of his life. Thank you very much for sharing Brucie's (and your family) life with us. Did you see this poem called "Never Forgotten" on fb? It reminds me of you and Brucie. You'll never be forgotten, that simply cannot be As long as I am living, I'll carry you with me Safely tucked within my heart your light will always shine A glowing ember never stilled throughout the end of time No matter what the future brings, or what may lay ahead I know that you will walk with me along the path I tread So rest my angel, be at peace and let your soul fly free One day I'll join your glorious flight for all eternity. Happy Birthday sweet Brucie, may your light shine on... Edited October 28, 2014 by greytpups Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msnikkerdoodle Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Oh what a wonderful tribute. Brucie, it looks like you had an incredible life!! RIP and run free handsome boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I am very sorry for the loss of your Brucie. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Brucie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShebasMom Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 It's quite obvious that Brucie was a much-loved family member. A lovely tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 RIP Bruce. Bumper I am sorry you lost your brother Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I'm so sorry that you've lost your boy. Rest well, Brucie. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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