dante2zoe Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I am so very sorry. Loved the Rocket stories. He will be missed and mourned by many. Wishing you peace. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I can’t begin to tell you how sad this is and how sorry I am for your loss. You made Rocket come to life on this forum, and although I never met Rocket on your travels to the beach, I also felt I knew him too. I wish I had words of comfort, but I don’t. But I am thinking of you and know how difficult and painful it will be to learn to adjust to life without Rocket. Sending both of you (((hugs))) 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...
Fostr_Mom Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I really am not as eloquent as a lot of the people here, but please know that my heart is broken to see that Rocket has left for the Bridge. I am so, so sorry. He was another of my favorites and I loved reading about his exploits. He was quite a guy and will be sorely missed. Run Free Rocket and enjoy all that banilla eyescream. We will take care of Lexie for you. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I'm so sorry..... Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 No words seem adequate. :group hug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 So sorry to read of your loss. Heart dogs work from the bridge to bring us joy. I'm sure they make the grieving stronger and more healing so that those happy memories never fade. We had a lovely brindle heart dog called 'Angel' who went to the bridge in 2009; she's helping me even now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I'm so sorry to read this. Your beautiful tribute to your boy had me in tears. Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I'm so sorry for your loss. Rocket is and will forever be a fan favourite here at Greytalk. It is so sad to see the "original pack" of dogs that were here when I first started coming to this site crossing over the bridge. Run free big boy. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Rocket was a legend here. I’ll never forget the wedding . I didn’t think I’d be able to read your tribute since I’m still grieving for sweet Ronee that had the same hind end weakness and difficulties that rocket did. Beautiful tribute that made me ashamed I wasn’t as able to express emotions And find beautiful words about our sweetest Ronee. Too many special losses this last couple weeks.......our hearts with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 This greyhound community will miss Rocket very much. My thoughts are with you in this time of deep sadness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristar Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 This is truly a sad time for all Greytalkers. Rocket has been a staple for so long it's like everyone on here knew him personally. So sorry for you and everyone that loved him. Rest well sweet boy. You had a good, long life and your people will miss you forever, as will all of us that were always entertained by your antics. Sad, sad time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Oh, god. Don and Chris, I am so very sorry. Just broked ob da hart. Run free, Rocket. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I'm so very sorry for your loss. That's woefully inadequate, but then we all know that everything is inadequate in the face of such a loss. Lucy, who also loved a Gable Dodge boy Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Some dogs are just larger than life...and that was Rocket. I am so sorry for your loss, and so grateful to have "known" him through GT. Thank you for sharing him with us over the years. Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 My heart dropped when I saw this on Facebook. Reading this here, it is dropping again. Thank you so much for sharing Rocket with all of us for all these years. I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I don't think that any of us will truly be able to find words to express our sadness. But you have found the words again, and again he's with us, part of a large and loving family. If ever a dog and a human were meant to be together, it was you and Rocket. He was larger than life, and made many people smile because you shared him so beautifully with his devoted fans. I'm so very sorry you lost your precious Rocket. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Oh no My heart sank when I saw Rocket's name. I'm so sorry Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I am so very sorry for the loss of your Rocket. He will surely be missed by all. 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...
hidoey Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I'm sobbing at work. Just crushed for you and Chris. Rocket is among so many who adore him, and he will be fine - I'm just so sad for you. I understand that intense grief all too well. Hugs to you, thank you for sharing your beloved boy with us. Quote Jackie with Tangerine and Chimes Always missing Gracie, Steely, Annie, Payne, Twilite, Janey Bug, Bindi, Sophie, and Dazzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 My heart is broken for you. GT will not be the same without him. DesiRay attended his/Lexie's wedding & can attest to the fact that a greyt time was had by all. He slept for a week after that night in Vegas. We never stop missing them, but what a blessing it has been to be able to share their lives for as long as we can. Happy Trails, handsome Rocket.......may your afterworld be pain free, & full of french fries & ice cream. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Thank you everyone. A special thank you to Sweep's Mom for updating Rocket's Greyhound Data page. To those of you who haven't been able to post for your own hounds, I get it. Believe me, I get it. I could not have done my post about Rocket if I hadn't started it early, and by the time it was done I was unable to even focus through my contacts. They were washed out from tears and sobbing over a 3 day period before he left. There have been even more since. I never realized how many people knew or followed my boy and loved him too. Between Chris' Facebook folks and my GreyTalk post, there have been over 1800 views / responses, etc on the 2 sites. In addition, the messages of support received from everyone here and through PM's, email and even a couple of deliveries that arrived unexpectedly at out house are truly humbling. Again, thank you each and every one. I am not up to responding to individual posts right now, but you can be assured that Chris and I have read every one several times and will continue to find comfort in them. The house is just way too quiet now. Almost eerie. We love our greyhound family. Hug your hounds. Don and Chris Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercsmom Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Your boy was truly famous. We all all broke ob de hart. All of the Whirled Famuss Unruly Boys Chat Club cannot get over the loss. Quote Momma to Jupiter. Mummy to my Bridge Angels, Mercury and Liberty, the world's best blackngreylabhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 What she said. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I'm so, so sorry. But what a wonderful life he lived. Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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