Overboard by Chip Dunham for June 30, 2008
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Louie: He was a fast runner? Captain: Oh, he was very fast. Louie: And he lvoed chicken and cheeseburgers? Captain: He would've kept up with you in an eating contest. And he was a great buddy, and he firmly believed that every squirrel he saw on the ground should be chased back up into the trees. Louie: Wow... he sounds like my kind of dog. Captain: Oh, mine, too. Basil 1995-2008.
When I read this so many years ago, it nearly broke my heart. Now, almost 14 years later, it still brings tears. Sharing the pain of a great loss with a wonderful new friend, it is a most beautiful and loving tribute to a wonderful old friend. Thank you for sharing your grief with us.