In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Hard to say goodbye

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  1. TMACK

    TMACK

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    Last night had to say goodbye to our 16 year old min pin diesel,he's been with us even before our kids . My wife and I held him to the end. He passed in his favorite spot in the garage next to the Fisher mama bear woodstove. We were blessed to have so many years with him. This is a pic last week napping next to the stove . 20200228_153655.jpg
     
  2. jmb6420

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    Sorry for your loss. They truly are a part of the family.
     
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    Truly sorry for your lost. Always had to loose a member of the family.
     
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    God bless. 16 a good run!
     
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  5. B.Brown

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    Really sorry to hear that. Its tough when that happens, i'm sure the 2 of you gave him the best you could give him, and lots of love. I know its rough i've had to go through the same thing.
     
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  6. The Wood Wolverine

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    Aw man, sorry to read this. It'll be hard seeing that spot for a while I'm sure.
     
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    Rest In Peace Sweet Diesel. I am sorry for you loss.
     
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    Sorry for your loss. Always nice to get the chance to say your last goodbyes!
     
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    Sorry to hear about your loss... :handshake:... Never is easy...
     
  10. Andyshine77

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    So sorry, it's always hard.
     
  11. Beetle-Kill

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    TMACK you doing ok? This is a rough time, I'm sorry you lost your boy. Thoughts and prayers sent.
     
  12. buzz-saw

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    Sorry for your loss. Be thankful and look back at the wonderful times you had over the years. Unfortunately that is part of being a pet owner that we often don't think of when we sign on with them.
    RIP little guy.
     
  13. jo191145

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    It is hard to say goodbye. Have to remember it’s sometimes for the best. It’s still hard but that has helped me many times over the years. Sorry for your loss.
     
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    Sorry to hear this TMACK. You and your family obviously had taken good loving care of him.
     
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    Sorry to hear. Sounds like the little guy had a good life though!
     
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    It hurts when they have to go, but so worth it to have had them in our lives!
     
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    Our condolences. He will be with you in spirit everyday.

    One of my older brothers always tells us the same thing when someone in the family loses a dog friend. He/she has gone up to the great Chuckwagon in the sky. Probably from the old dog food commercials.? But, many a dog must of spent a lot of time around the traveling kitchens. upload_2020-3-8_8-6-0.png
     
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    a difficult time as they are members of the family. I put my 15 yr old cat down four years ago. I saw him born. He was like the kid i never had.
     
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    It's always tough to lose a pet but we all know it is going to happen. The time is always short.
     
  20. Eric VW

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    So sorry TMACK to read this. We hope you will be comforted by thoughts of all the good years and times.