Russell Farley

Russell Farley "Sam"

Age 13, December 27, 1992 - June 16, 2006

Nickname: Sambo, Goober, Samual Russell Farley (only when he

Sam’s Letter
from Doggy Heaven
By: Joann Cencula

I miss the loving we shared every day.
And I’m glad I met you on my earthly stay.
But don’t cry for me; I hurt no more.
I’ve gone through Doggy Heaven’s door.

Enjoy memories of me, your wonder-dog, Sam!
Bringing joy and good times to…wherever I am.
Sniffing lots of great smells, running after the ball,
“Dining out” at the neighbors’—I sure did it all!

Remember that water leak that put you through hell?
That I splashed around in and thought was swell?
All your valuable stuff I chomped-on or shredded?
All the grapes I ate! (Before they were “dreaded”?)

Running in the yard and playin’ with my pack…
Eatin’ my dinners with Piglet in the back…
I even found fun when I was alone!
Who else “drove” their crate to reach a bone?

“Cockroach” sleepin’ with you on “our” bed…
Boy, what a wonderful life I led!
Here in Heaven, I’ve got some new friends.
It’s sunny here where a dog’s life ends.

After the sunset, the sofa starts callin’…
God rubs my ears, asleep I’ve soon fallen.
And tho’ He tries hard, still this is true:
God can’t pet me as good as you!

All My Love,

Sam