| Location | Mexborough . South Yorkshire |
| Age | 17 years |
| Date of Birth | 09/06/1982 |
| Date of Death | 21/04/2000 |
| Visitors | 799 since 04/02/2009 |
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Sam belonged to my son and we all lived together. He was the perfect companion. Obedient and so easy
to train.He was very energetic and needed a lot of excercise. He was very protective but I never
ever saw him get angry with humans. He was such a beautiful dog and everyone loved him.We used to
take him to the seaside every weekend and he'd go miles along the beach with my son.All labrador
retrievers adore water and Sam and his beloved Candy who belonged to my daughter (but moved in with
me eventually) were no exception / we just could'nt keep them out of the sea !I have some beautiful
memories of Sam and Candy and they can never fade.I remember most of all how gentle they both were
with my Grandchildren and the the happy times we had with them and even though we had other animals
they all fitted in together with love !His Soul Mate Candy couldn't bear to be parted from him and
when he passed over she followed him soon after. They were never parted in life and and so it's
fitting that they are together now.They truly could'nt live without each other! I've brought little
Chloe for you two to look after for me. My son bought Chloe for me to ease Sam's passing. She was
bought from kennels and was 2yrs old . Unfortunately I only had her for 4 weeks and 2 of those were
spent in kennels at the vets.After 3 days and a visit to the vets she was found to have 'parvo'we
were told at the kennels they had missed giving her the injections and she'd picked it up from a
stray.The kennels had to be closed down and disinfected thoroughly but that did'nt help Chloe. So
sad that I only had her for a short while but she was loved the same as the others and I know we can
renew the friendship when we meet again ... Bless you all. xxx
Beyond the Rainbow
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
(Written by CG - 1995)
Remember Our Love
I was chosen today
I'm learning to fly
the world took me away,
but please don't you cry
And I chose you today
to try and be strong
so please don't you cry
and don't say that I'm gone
When you're feeling alone
just remember our love,
I'm up near the stars
looking down from above.
Remember our love
In a moment you'll see
that I'm still here beside you
when you're thinking of me.
Julie Epp
Music
Don't know what's happened to your music Sam .
It's a good choice though but not the one it's supposed to be.See you over the Rainbow !!!! xxx
Memories of Sam
You were my best friend and now I can remember the happy times. The times you made me howl with laughter. Like the time as we were out walking when you were so busy showing off to that lady dog across the road. You did'nt see the grate lid was missing and one leg dissappeared down the coal shute!! Nothing was hurt except your dignity and the stares from across the road. You expression was priceless !Whoever said dogs don't have feelings did'nt know what they were talking about / you were embarrassed and it showed.Memories like these cannot be taken away.
Till we go WALKIES once more my friend. God Bless xxx
I know what you're thinking. You think I'm dead. Because you cannot see me with your human eye, cannot feel me with your hands or hold me in your arms, you think I am gone forever.
You recall how I looked when I left this place, and you cannot remotely imagine that I could possibly be alive in another place. You are racked and torn by the pain of our separation and it blinds you to that which is right in front of you... me..............
I'm here to tell you different. You were worthy of my love and undying devotion on earth as I of yours. Do you really believe this love would be snatched from us forever by a loving Creator simply because I wasn't human? Was I not a living, breathing creation with personality? How could I have been so if I didn't possess the energy of soul, spirit and loving light? And if this energy is and always will be, then how can it be that I am dead?
.................
You say that all you have left are memories. Not so. You see, when I took leave of my earthly body I left a little something behind for you. You can't touch it, hold it or examine it for what I left behind is far too uninhibited for confinement. I left behind a piece of my soul. I placed it right next to your own which is quite fitting as we were always side by side in our earthly life together. I love you too much to have left you with nothing but memories, which tend to fade and grow cloudy as the years go by.
I love you too much to have vanished without a trace. How selfish it would be of me to remove love and light from your life.
.............
I understand your tears, each one you shed is testament to your love for me and I am honored and humbled. But don't forget the good things we shared - remember and smile. This is an honor for me as well. And when you need me I will be here. Close your eyes, relax, take slow, deep breaths and picture me in your mind. Shut off the world and your notions of what death is and give me a chance. Look for the subtle signs I send you. Don't stop being proud of me, I am a friend to be proud of, I am still your friend and soul mate.
Don't memorialize the death of my body but instead honor and celebrate my never-ending life for it is eternal and forever as is my love for you.
Until we meet again...
Author Unknown
(Passage from UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN)
With Love xxx
Treasured Friend
I lost a treasured friend today
The little dog who used to lay
His gentle head upon my knee
And shared his silent thoughts with me.
He’ll come no longer to my call
Retrieve no more his favourite ball
A voice far greater than my own
Has called him to his golden throne.
Although my eyes are filled with tears
I thank him for the happy years
He let him spend down here with me
And for his love and loyalty.
When it is time for me to go
And join him there, this much I know
I shall not fear the transient dark
For he will greet me with a bark.
Author Unknown
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For Sam,xxx.
Have you a dog in Heaven, Lord?
Is there room for just one more?
Cause my little dog died today;
he'll be waiting at your door.
Please take him into Heaven, Lord.
And keep him there for me,
just feed him, pet him, love him, Lord,
that’s all he'll ask of Thee.
This Beautiful poem was left for me by Marion Madden, Now i Share it with you,xx.
Written in Sam
Big brown eyes and a sandy face,
Walking at a leisurely pace,
Looking at me / I feel so much love.
This soul grown old with me / sent from above.
I think of the parting and know it must come, This sadness I feel / I know must be strange to some.
As he lays at my feet and I feel all his Love,
I know we'll still be together , when I'm called up Above. xxx
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