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    ANNIE

    Annie left the other day,
    In loving arms she passed away.
    With broken hearts we said good-byes,
    We held her close, tears in our yes.

    For fifteen years and ever true,
    Among the happy times we knew.
    Her bark would sound a loud alarm,
    A warning of impending harm.

    The years passed on and took her sight,
    She carried on to our delight,
    We'd call her name and hold her near,
    But soon we found she cold not hear.

    We did our best to treat her right,
    We miss her barking in the night.
    She waits for us around that bend,
    It's tough to lose a dear old friend.

    Ian Adrian Millar

    In memory of Annie Hawley, departed shipmate, family member.

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    Interesting, cheers. Do need to ask a little bit more, will
    message / Private Mail you.

    Regards, Keith.

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    Pets, be they cats dogs or any other animal become part of the family.
    The loss of one is no less than that of any family member.
    Happy daze John in Oz.

    Life is too short to blend in.

    John Strange R737787
    World Traveller

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    So true as was the case with Annie. She was my 15 year old beloved Longhaired Dachshund, among the few friends I had left and one could not ask for a better shipmate human or otherwise. I am sure other members will find similar memories to remember dear old friends.

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    Appreciated Ian, had intended to mail you as I hoped to
    be careful about replying further here but, now see what
    I sought.

    Regards, Keith.

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    VIA: The History of Wales

    Swansea Jack.

    Swansea Jack was a black retriever from the North Dock area of Swansea, who regularly responded to cries of help from anyone in difficulty in the water of the docks and riverbanks of the city, bringing them in the safety of the dockside.

    It is documented that his first rescue was in June 1931 when he saved the life of a young boy and a few weeks later, in front of a crowd of people Swansea Jack rescued the life of a swimmer from the docks. Over his lifetime he then went on to save the lives of 27 people and in 2000, he was named ‘Dog of the Century’.

    Swansea Jack died on 2nd October 1937 after eating rat poison and his burial is now situated on the Swansea to Mumbles promenade by St. Helens Rugby ground paid for by public funds.

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    keith: Thank you for this reminder of that bond between man and his best friend, I am often reminded that if you turn dog around you end up with God who sends us pets to provide for and in due course calls them home.

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    Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

    When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.


    All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

    They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

    You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

    Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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