RIP Boomer

original mngsp · Post by **original mngsp** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 4:44 pm

Today I had to put down my 5 yr old GSP male WCK's Rolling Thunder SH aka "Boomer"

In his brief time we didn't accomplish all that I had hoped for but he taught me much about dogs, field trialing, and myself. I lost more than a dog today, I lost a great friend.

To an Athlete Dying Young
by A. E. Housman (1859-1936)

The time you won your town the race
We chaired you through the market-place;
Man and boy stood cheering by,
And home we brought you shoulder-high.

To-day, the road all runners come,
Shoulder-high we bring you home,
And set you at your threshold down,
Townsman of a stiller town.

Smart lad, to slip betimes away
From fields were glory does not stay
And early though the laurel grows
It withers quicker than the rose.

Eyes the shady night has shut
Cannot see the record cut,
And silence sounds no worse than cheers
After earth has stopped the ears:

Now you will not swell the rout
Of lads that wore their honours out,
Runners whom renown outran
And the name died before the man.

So set, before its echoes fade,
The fleet foot on the sill of shade,
And hold to the low lintel up
The still-defended challenge-cup.

And round that early-laurelled head
Will flock to gaze the strengthless dead,
And find unwithered on its curls
The garland briefer than a girl's.

Good night Boomer, may the rest of your times be 50 degrees, a nice breeze, and lots of birds. You'll be missed.

Coach529 · Post by **Coach529** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 4:57 pm

My heart goes out to you. Nothing harder than putting down a loyal friend!!

bird · Post by **bird** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:11 pm

Post by **kninebirddog** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:27 pm

Sorry to hear of a loss of a companion specially when taken so early in life

AHGSP · Post by **AHGSP** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:58 pm

My sincerest condolences Chris. My Prayers and wishes to you and yours.

Post by **Greg Jennings** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 6:34 pm

My condolences Chris. A fine dog gone far too soon.

Best, Greg J.

lvrgsp · Post by **lvrgsp** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 10:14 pm

My condolences Chris, far to young.
Chip

Ricky Ticky Shorthairs · Post by **Ricky Ticky Shorthairs** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:16 pm

Chris, I'm so sorry to hear the news. I only saw him run one time in a trial, but that was all I needed to see. What a beautiful, and elegant animal! I will always remember that. God bless you and your family.
Doug

AT2 · Post by **AT2** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:27 pm

Man what a horrible xmas present. I am sooo sorry for your loss.

phermes1 · Post by **phermes1** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:32 am

I'm very sorry to hear this news. My condolences

withheld · Post by **withheld** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:00 pm

To not sound redundant, that sucks! Had heard he was real nice dog. Gone way too soon, Try to have a merry Christmas. Mike

Post by **Kiki's Mom** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:32 pm

My heart is with you during this time...I know all too well how the empty collar hurts....our deepest sympathies in the loss of your boy.

NC Quailhunter · Post by **NC Quailhunter** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:54 pm

I am a litle late on this one. I amsorry to hear this sad news. It is soo hard to say good bye to a good friend. He will be waiting at the bridge for you.

schultz's honor · Post by **schultz's honor** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 2:06 pm

Chris, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Way to young

midwestfisherman · Post by **midwestfisherman** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:23 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Streenie79 · Post by **Streenie79** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 4:36 pm

Losing a friend is one of the most difficult things life hands us....my thoughts are with you.

AceofSpades41 · Post by **AceofSpades41** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:22 am

They are a special part of our life, a gift, God bless......