| Location | Hackney London |
| Age | 14 years |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1994 |
| Date of Death | 13/09/2008 |
| Visitors | 1,111 since 22/01/2009 |
| Creator |
I WANT TO THANK ALL THE PEOPLE THAT PASS BY AND LIGHT A CANDLE OR UPLOAD A PHOTO, I AM SOOO GRATEFUL TO U ALL, YOUR VERY SPECIAL GODBLESS YOU ALL....
i met gunner in 1999 when i got with my partner,gunner was 5yrs old,we became close quickly,i became the mummy he never had as it was just him and his dad before i came along, he was the son we never had,he would of died for me like i would of for him..
what a character,did'nt like other dogs especially german shepards and black dogs,as he got attacked when a youngster..he loved tree's,not to wee up,nooo to eat and the road cones loved playing with them..
when we were sad he would be there next to you given you uncondional love, when i was unwell he knew and lay with me, he followed me everywhere..
in march 08 we went to see the vet as gunner had a lump, we were told the devastating news it was lymphatic cancer,3-6months at the most,i asked how would i know when the time would be right to have him put to rest,he replied "your know"....i walked out and just cried and cried,my partner was'nt with me so i had to phone him to tell him the dreadful news, i couldn't speak i just cried and he knew,he was gutted his best mate who he had since he was 8 weeks old would be leaving 1 day in the near future.
we just did as much as we could together....
this is so hard writing this,its so painfull remembering..i can't see though my tears..
anyhow, we selfishly wanted gunner to pass peacefully in his sleep we did'nt want to make the decision for him,but he fought on and on he rarely got sick, then we noticed certain swellings,but he was'nt vomiting,off his food or drink which we were told all those things would happen....
on friday night 12th sept the swelling was bad, we knew we would be going to the vets with him but coming home with out him, so we made the choice to take him on the saturday 13th the longest and hardest day of our life...we made the awful journey, in the car gunner was the quietest i had ever known him to be either he knew or he was telling us..
when he came out on the trolley he looked at me and wagged his tail and tried to get down and i had to tell him no mate,, sorry..
we were both with him holding him when he fell to sleep,we did'nt want to leave him..its the hardest and most painful thing to go through and we will never forget...
he had a great life, 14yrs and 7months and was our beloved...he will never be replaced or forgotton and hes missed every hour of every day...
Run free
Run free Gunner.... x
I hope youve found my charlie who also had Lymphoma
and wasnt with me long enough
Much love
Donna xxx
Precious Love
The agony is so great...
and yet I will stand it.
Had I not loved so very much...
I would not hurt so much.
But God knows I would not want to diminish
that precious love...
By one fraction of an ounce.
I will hurt...
And I will be grateful for that hurt
For it bears witness to the depth of my love.
And for that I will be eternally grateful.
AUTHOR:UNKNOWN
A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
Should you go first
Should you go first and I remain
To walk the road alone,
I'll live in memories' garden
With happy days we've known.
In Spring I'll wait for roses red,
When faded, the lilacs blue;
In earl' Fall when brown leaves fall,
I'll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you go first and I remain,
For battles to be fought,
Each thing you've touched
Along the way,
Will be a hallowed spot.
I'll hear your bark, I'll see your smile,
Though blindly I may grope,
The memory of your helping paws
Will buoy me on with hope.
Should you go first and I remain
One thing I'll have to do,
Walk slowly down that long path
For soon I'll follow you.
I want to know each step you take
So I may take the same,
For someday down that lonely road
You'll hear me call your name.
author unknown
Gunner
Dear Bev,
What a handsome fella your Gunner was, he looked a right character too.
I read your memorial to him and there is no doubt that you truly loved him with all your heart. Just remember how lucky you both were that you found each other, love like that never dies.
I know what the feeling is like to lose a precious friend and companion like Gunner. I lost my Jay last year and I still feel the heartache that his death caused as if it was yesterday.
Death is something that we have no say in and with all the love in the world we cannot stop what is inevitable. Just think ourselves lucky that we shared our time with a son as wonderful, you with your Gunner and me with my Jay.
I am thinking of you
Anita xx
Gunner
It is true that physically Gunner is no longer here,
But in spirit he will always be near....
It is true that Gunner physically has gone,
But we will always remember a dog who was second to none....
It is true that physically with us Gunner will no longer be,
But now he will run forever free....
RIP Gunner....
For Gunner, xxx.
I see a familiar shadow,
Moving by my chair,
I reach down my friend to touch you,
But you're no longer there.
I suddenly remember,
You had to go away,
It broke my heart to lose you,
But I knew you couldn't stay.
Yet I look into the garden,
I'm sure that I can see,
You running chasing butterflies,
The way you used to be.
I'm sure I heard you barking,
It wasn't a mistake,
I strain to hear it once again,
For any sound you make.
When I walk down country lanes,
I know that you're there too,
You're chasing through the bracken,
The way you used to do.
The rustling of the undergrowth,
That only I can hear,
I know it's just to let me know,
That you are still here.
I feel you by my bed at night,
Your warm breath on my cheek,
But I know that you will disappear,
If I try to take a peek.
So I just lie here quietly,
And I am content to know,
That in spirit, you've come back to me,
And that you'll never go.
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
For Gunner and Bev
You took him in
Gave him a home,
your love, your all
A happy life with you
he shared
We all could see
how much you cared
You gave to him
your very best
Now he has gone
to well-earned rest
In spirit he will
stay with you
Your dog,
forever true
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