To My darling boy, Rocky

[BoxerLuv82]

On Tuesday, July 27th, my boy took his last breath in my father's arms around 2:30PM. He lost his battle with Lymphoma after a few months. At first I thought he had beat it, he went into complete remission but on Friday his symptoms returned full force. First thing Monday morning we took him in and he relapsed, hard. He was given an injection that was supposed to boost his stats up and get him better but by Tuesday morning he wasn't doing well. I called my father and asked him to please pass by the house and check on him because I was at work and I got a call from him at 2:09 telling me he wasn't doing well. I rushed home but regrettably, I didn't make it on time.
The loss that my family is feeling is a great one. The house is so very empty without him and every day since when I walk through the door I can't fight the tears that find their way out. He had been doing so well, its so hard for me to believe that he's gone so suddenly.

Rocky,
I could never find the words to express the joys you brought into my life just by being in it. You were my pride and joy. So many people loved you after just one meeting, you touched many hearts and know that we all wept for you, and some of us still do. I love you baby boy, know that you still hold a very special place in my heart and you will never, ever, be forgotten. You were so much more than "just a dog", you were part of the family and we loved you all the more for it. I miss you so very much, I'm so sorry that you had to leave us but I find solace in knowing that one day we will be reunited again. I hope you knew that even though I wasn't by your side when you passed, I had you in my thoughts and in my heart. Grampa never left your side and I'm glad he was there to hold you as you crossed the bridge. I love you Rocky, more than I could ever say and I pray that I made your years here on Earth as happy and joyous as you made my life. You are now reunited with Princess, and I know you are in no pain. You were my best friend, there during some very hard times and also there for some great times. Grandma and I miss you and love you very much. You will never be forgotten.

 

[Althea]

Oh my goodness -- I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you. :(

 

[Murp.mm]

Your post brought tears to my eyes. I'm so very sorry to hear about your sweet Rocky. May he rest in peace. Hugs to you and your family.

 

[RoxiesEcho]

I'm sorry to hear of Rocky's passing. He's in a better place now, running around pain-free like all boxers should.

Rest in Peace Rocky

 

[Cami]

I am so sorry for your loss. I know the intense pain you are feeling. My heart aches for you and your family.
When I lost Cami in Feb. someone sent this to me. It brought me comfort and I still read it every day. Hopefully it can bring you a bit of peace as well.

"You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what he'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on."

 

[DyckDogs]

Tears!!!
I am so sorry for your loss.
I know the pain you are feeling right now and the emptiness of walking into your empty house.
Your boy Rocky had a wonderful life with a very loving family.
He went to the bridge in the arms of someone who cared very much for him.
You will meet him again someday. Until then, he will enjoy the blue skies and green grass at the bridge, playing with the many boxer babies who met him as he crossed over.

Hugs to you during this difficult time.
Godspeed sweet angel Rocky.

 

[mandyjo]

Reading your post brought tears to my eyes. Sending hugs your way! So sorry for your loss of Rocky. I know how you feel right now because I lost my girl in April to the same exact disease. I still cry but find myself smiling more as I remember all of our good times together. God bless you during this difficult time!

 

[GDOGS1]

So sorry for your loss of Rocky,will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.run forever free Rocky and Godspeed.

 

[Lizzie]

I am so sorry to hear of Rocky's passing and I'll be thinking of you at this difficult time.

 

[Independence]

I am sorry sorry sorry for your loss. My eyes are wet and my heart is broken all over again. Please know you are in our thougths and prayers. Godspeed Rocky. You have a lot of wonderful boxers to greet you at the bridge.