today, i said goodbye to my best friend - duke. anyone that knew him, loved him. he was an amazing dog. always wanted to play, and loved his toys, especially his beaver. :) i will miss him more then anything in this world. he was my best friend - my other brother. if he could talk i know he would tell me... "don't grieve too long for now i'm free i've followed the path god set for me i ran to him when i heard his call i swished my tail and left it all. i could not stay another day to bark to love to romp or play games left unplayed must stay that way i found such peace; it made my day. my parting has left you with a void please feel it with remembered joy a friendship shared your laugh a kiss oh yes these things i too shall miss be not burdened with times of sorrow i wish you the sunshine of tomorrow my life's been full you've given so much your time your love and gentle touch. perhaps my time seemed all too brief don't lengthen it now with undue grief lift up your head and share with me god wanted me; he set me free!" i LOVE you duke, and i will see you soon. carly xoxo