Pat W. Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Farewell Ashe… What a good boy dog you have been all these years, 15 ½ to be exact. My bright and beautiful boy the time has come for our paths to part. You will be going to a wonderful place where there are no aches or pains, your eyes will be undimmed with time and your ears will hear the slightest whisper. You won't stumble and fall when trying to walk, all your steps will be filled with a spring. There will be plenty of blankies to snuggle in, and squeaky toys to squeak until your hearts content. You go on to a brighter place, while we here will go on our world much dimmer with out your happy face to brighten our days. You always gave 110% when asked whether it was agility, or walking Phillip and Breanna to the bus stop with me rain or shine or simply snuggling on those cold days. On the days I didn’t go to the bus stop, you knew to come right home as soon as the bus took them away, and you knew exactly when their bus brought them home again. You were a wonderful ambassador of the border collie breed, sweet, loving and ever ever faithful. Guardian, playmate, teammate, champion, therapy dog. You fulfilled all those roles and so many more. Sleeping in Phillips room until your boy was safely asleep and then carefully tip – toeing away to curl up on our bed. Your greatest joy was being where your boy was no matter what he was doing, watching with great interest as worlds were built and destroyed in a sandbox universe, bouncing and barking with joy as the boys played on the swings or ran like wild things around the field. Your greatest despare was not being with your people, not being able to go everywhere we went although those places were few and far between. When I discovered agility and was bitten by the bug you rose to the occasion. Doing all those silly things that I asked you to with boundless enthusiasm, no matter how many times I asked you to do it. Advancing through the ranks until that greatest goal was realized; our Championship and the three trips to nationals two in Texas and one in Arizona over the years was just added icing on the cake. I remember well the day I realized that our time as a team was over. As I watched you struggle to jump the jumps and run over the contacts…it broke my heart as your spirit, heart and desire to please tried just one more time to carry you successfully around the course. You would drag me crying to ringside, whine with anticipation while waiting your turn, that slowly faded as you became the backyard superstar hopping over 16, then 12, and 8 and then simply bars on the ground as time suddenly caught up with you. Time is always the enemy either too much or not enough never enough. And now time has run out sweet boy for all of us a hole far too large will be left in our lives with your going….we love you Ashe Pat, Matt, Phillip and Breanna In Memory of Wyndhorse Farms Dust in the Wind aka ADCH Ashe PD3, TDI,CGC 06/25/94 – 11/21/08 beloved pet, faithful friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Pat, I'm sorry for your family's loss. Ashe had a wonderful long and full life. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanillalove Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm so, so sorry. My deepest condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Oh Pat, so sorry to hear about Ashe. What a grand old man he was! It's never long enough, though, is it? Our hearts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthBelle Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 ((((Hugs to you))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm so sorry, Pat. Run free, Ashe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2adventure Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Deepest sympathy for you loss RIP Ashe - run free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Beautiful tribute to Ashe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 That was such a moving tribute, and Ashe was obviously so loved for his many wonderful qualities. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Very touching, he must have been a wonderful boy! Our thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceredwyn Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful 15 and a half years that you celebrated so beautifully. You'll meet again at the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I am very sorry to hear that you have lost a beloved companion. He'll be waiting on the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful partner. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. Your tribute to Ashe was very moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Tears here Pat, as I read that moving tribute to a wonderful dog. His passing will obviously leave a huge hole in your family's life, but he's left many great memories for you and the family to cherish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixiesDad Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thank you for sharing this look into who Ashe was. It left both of us in tears. RIP Ashe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I am very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtotwo Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 So sorry for your loss! It really made me think about my dogs. Such a nice tribute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach BCs Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Peep Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 What a wonderful boy he was. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esox Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 What a beautiful and moving tribute. Our hearts go out to you. Esox & Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm so sorry, Pat. Your family is in my thoughts. Run free, Ashe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sheepdoggal Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 So sorry for your loss Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack & Co. Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Pat, I'm so sorry. You were a good boy, Ashe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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