Friday 19 October 2012

Fond Farewell to KATIE Friday


Tommy: Today, I am writing to bid a sad but very fond farewell to my Grandmama, Katie, who travelled to the Rainbow Bridge last night. I would like to place a particular emphasis on the "fond" part because Katie had such a wonderful life. She was treasured from puppyhood to her last moments by Ms. A and Mr. R. She was strong and healthy, and produced some wonderful pups, including my Mama Minnie. She lived to the grand old age of 15 and faded away from natural causes. She had grandpups, such as me, Sophie, Elsie, and Lydia, and even great-grand pups such as Emily. She will always be remembered with great love.

Here are a few pics of her that #1 took during our visits to Normandy:

July last year




January this year:



And as a final tribute to Katie, here are a few photos of us, some of her descendants:

Her daughter, Minnie (my mama):




Granddaughters Sophie, Lydia and Elsie (my sisters)




Her great-granddaughter, Emily:



And of course, me, TOMMY!


Run Free, sweet Katie. You left your mark!

30 comments:

  1. I am very sorry for your loss, she was such a lovely woofie and I know she was loved.

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  2. What a pawsome post fur a bittersweet reason -

    Katie was surely a beaWOOty - and woo are so khorrekht about her leaving her mark!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  3. Oh, she lived to a grand age and can rest in peace now. This is a lovely tribute to your lovely grandmamma, Tommy. You are very lucky that you could hang out with her, she sounds like a special lady.

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  4. We are sorry to hear about your grandmama, Katie. She was beautiful! Purrs to you....

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  5. We're so srry that Katie had to leave to go to the bridge. Purrs and prayers to you all xxx

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  6. What a grand old girl - I'm so sorry to hear about her passing.

    Sam

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  7. Katie was one lovely lady, for sure, as are her flying ears descendants!

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  8. We're sorry to hear your Grandmama has gone to Rainbow Bridge Tommy and are sure you will miss her lots. We are sure she had a lovely and happy life and will watch over you all.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  9. What a sad but beautiful story. Look at the beautiful doggies now all because of grandma pup. She did leave her mark and it was one of greatness and beauty.

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  10. It's so hard and sad when our loved ones leave us for the Rainbow Bridge. Gramma Katie left you a fabulous legacy though including precious Tommy. Sending loves and purrs. xoxox

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  11. run free Katie....you will be well met over the Bridge. and the legacy she left behind will bring joy for years.....

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  12. Oh no we are so sad to hear about Katie. Run free sweetheart
    Benny & Lily

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  13. What a beautiful tribute to your grandma. She was a beautiful pup.

    Cindy & Millie

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  14. What great lineage you have, Tommy. We are sending purrs of condolence to Katie's humans. Beautiful tribute. xoxo

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  15. That was a very sweet tribute, Tommy. We think Katie would have been very proud to be the matriarch of such a lovely family. We send soft purrs to her people.

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  16. Tommy, you come from wonderful stock!

    -Bart and Ruby

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  17. Loved, healthy and oh so beautiful until the very end. How many beans could say that? Katie will live on in the wonderful family that is her legacy. We send our condolences to those she leaves behind.

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  18. Clearly she was the contributor of many good genes, and the loving personality that Tommy inherited. Rest in peace, Katie.

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  19. How fortunate she was to have such a beautiful life. She was a "lucky dog."

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  20. so sad.. but happy for the photo shoot, where she is clearly so beautiful and loved. Thinking of you. Love Helen, Darcy and Bingley xxx

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  21. She sure was a beauty!!! We are very sorry for your loss, but she sure left a wonderful legacy to carry for her. 15 years and just going due to age is what should happen to all of us. Soft woos and gentle hugs to the family.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  22. Purrs to you, and to Katie's family today, Tommy.

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  23. So sorry to hear about your loss. what a lovely legacy she left and what a happy and loved life.. Run free sweet one.. Hugs GJ xx

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  24. Aw, we are so sorry she's gone, but what a wonderful legacy she leaves behind.

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  25. she was a vary vary beautiful lady!! now we know where you got your good looks!! we is so sorry for your loss. we're sending you lots of purrrrsssss

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  26. she was a vary vary beautiful lady!! now we know where you got your good looks!! we is so sorry for your loss. we're sending you lots of purrrrsssss

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  27. What a wonderful and gorgeous woofie! Tommy, it's obvious where the family good looks and sweet nature come from. We are so sorry for your loss, but it makes us purr knowing she had a wonderful life full of love.

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  28. Katie was very beautiful Tommy. We are sorry for your loss.

    the amigos and san

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  29. We send condolences and comforting vibes for your loss. Katie had a long and well-loved life, and you will always have those good memories.

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  30. Alex & Emily and the others21 October 2012 at 14:22

    This is a lovely tribute to Katie and thank you all for your thoughts and kindness. We do miss her after 15 wonderful years.

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