Rowdy is in Doggy Heaven.

Rowdy

Age 11, November 21, 1998 - August 28, 2010

He will be greatly missed by my wife (Pat) and I, he was the child we never had.

Rowdy was one of a kind, when he heard the song "it's my party and I'll cry if I want too" he started singing with it, no matter if it was on tv, radio are you was singing it, he always joined in.

He loved kicking his ball through out the house, and then to you, wanting you to kick it back to him.

If you asked him where his belly was, he would flop on his back and show you, and then expecting a belly rub.

Loved giving hugs and kisses to everyone.

Think he never realized he was a dog.

He will be greatly missed by my wife (Pat) and I, he was the child we never had.

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

-- Unknown