For our buddy, Miles

Lisa Marie, what a beautiful eulogy you wrote for your sweet furbuddy, Miles.  Your words describing his manner and personality, along with his antics were so touching; I feel like I know him a little bit! 
 
My deepest condolences go out to your friends (and to you).  Such a terrible shock, and at a time when their hearts should be filled with joy and excitement.  How could they be prepared for handling such sadness so unexpectedly -- it didn't sound like Miles had been ill from what your post said.  I'm glad that you were able to say goodbye to him.  We've had 3 friends lose pets in the past 3-4 months, and it makes me so sad that I didn't get to pet them one last time and say goodbye.  I would've like to hold them one last time time and give them a few extra kisses to take with them for when my Tonka greeted them at the Bridge.
 
One positive thing I would try to hang on to would be that Miles was in a place where he was most comfortable, familiar and relaxed.  One can only assume he didn't suffer in any way, and only drifted into a peaceful sleep in the home he loved.  As someone who had to make a heart-wrenching decision to euthanize our dog earlier this year, there were days in Tonka's final weeks when we prayed he would die in his sleep.  Instead, his final moments were in a sterile, flourescent lit room instead of somewhere we all felt more comfortable, and that's something that still makes my heart hurt so much. 
 
Regardless of how our beloved pets leave us, it is devastating.  My heart goes out to you and your friends.  Run free Miles -- and if you're looking for blueberry bagels at the Bridge, you just have to follow the trail of drool left by my Tonka.  He's a huge carb addict, and bagels are one of his favorites.  He'll know where all the good bakeries are at the Bridge.  Watch over your Mom and Dad on their special day -  they'll feel your spirit there beside them.

I am sorry for the loss of your fur-friend.  Run free, Miles.[sm=angel.gif]

Tracy you said it all so compassionately and so true. It is with a heavy heart I feel for Miles family and friends, Lisa Marie. Miles will always love the kindness and love he felt from all of you. He will be there the day his family ties the knott.

Say hello to my food hounds at the Bridge. Run free sweet boy.. be whole again.

I am so very sorry about Miles.  I loved the blueberry bagel story.  He sounds like a wonderful boy and so pretty too !  My Grandmother passed a few days before my wedding, but as much as I loved her for 40 years, the loss of Holly far overtook me with grief.  I can't imagine your poor friends getting thru the wedding.  I would put his photo on the reception table so he can watch the wedding too.
 
God Bless them and Miles 

Run free Miles.  You were loved!  [sm=angel.gif]
 
We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
Author: Unknown
 
May God be with Ben and Katie and even in the midst of the sadness of Miles passing may their marriage be blessed and full of joy. 
 

I'm echoing Tracy's comments, she said it all so well. Miles was a funny character with his blueberry bagels! []  Sounds as if he touched the hearts of everyone he came in contact with.  I know he'll be watching over his mommy & daddy on their special day... and watching over you too.  He was blessed to have such a loving family just as you all were blessed to have him be part of it.
 
Run free, Miles [sm=angel.gif]  Eat all the blueberry bagels you can sniff out!

Thank you for your warm thoughts, Tracy, Tina, Robin, Angel, Missy and Pam; it means the world.
 
Your thoughts about Miles' passing so peacefully where he was happy, safe, comfortable and knew he was loved were exactly what I tried to convey to Ben that morning.  He did look peaceful and I know he was where he was happiest.  Miles did have Lyme's disease and those symptoms (which were sort of cyclical) may have made it more difficult to detect any other issues that presented or perhaps it just advanced more rapidly and took him from us early.  It's hard to say and a moot point.  But he had a nice walk with Ben the night before and went softly and quietly and surely without duress.
 
Thanks again...

[sm=angel.gif] Run Free Sweet Miles Run Free. [sm=angel.gif]

I'm sorry to hear about cute Miles! Hopefully he doesn't miss you guys too much up there and has made some friends. Good luck to ya!

I'm sure Miles will be the Best Dog at their wedding, even if he is invisible! He'll be right next to them today, no doubt about it!

Ben, Katie & Lisa Marie my heart goes out to you.  I know how hard it is to lose a loved friend whether they die peacefully in their sleep or in your arms.  He died where he was happiest & felt safest.  From Lisa Marie's description of him I feel like I know him & could feel his cold nose & warm dog breath on my skin.
 
Run free sweet Miles!  Watch over your family.  [sm=angel.gif]

An excellent memorial.
 
Run free, Miles.
 

I'm deeply sorry for your loss.  Dogs like Miles clearly don't touch just the lives of his family, but everyone he comes into contact with.  Such loyalty deserved such a peaceful passing.  He'll be waiting for his family at the bridge playing as a young pup until he can rejoin his people once again. 
 
My thoughts and prayers are for the greiving family.  It's not an easy time, but such a long, full life and graceful passing certainly is a blessing.
 
Best wishes for the newlyweds and I hope they can enjoy this time and one day come to remember the joy of Miles rather than feel the pain of his absence.