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August 2010
Mayor
You are so missed. I know that you and Elwin are running like you did when you were young.
Your mom and dad, Alan and Mary
Sammie
To the Fossey family - I am so sorry that sweet Sammie is no longer with you. She was an amazing little girl with such a sweet spirit, and I know that if she could have, she would have stayed with you forever. But she will be with you forever, in your hearts and in your memories. I am so happy that she had Erica and Devon to bring her the best years of her life, and I am so proud to have played a small part in helping Sammie find her own forever family. (And I am proud of Sammie to not eat that resident “chicken” that Scott insists is a Greenwing Macaw.) This is a picture of her first day to the start of her new life, one that ended too soon.
Kathy
Mayor
Mayor, one of Tyler's oldest volunteer dogs, has left for the rainbow bridge. He was 13 years old and will be missed by Mary and Alan Middleton and all the Tyler GU Volunteers. His sweet, low-key disposition made him a wonderful volunteer at events and a good pal to his old buddy, Elwin. He loved to ride in the car anywhere and people loved him wherever he went. He really missed and seemed to look for Elwin for a long time, since he left for the bridge first. Mayor hung onto life for longer than it seemed possible while his family stuggled with another family loss. Seems he wanted to be there as long as he could to comfort them. You will be missed. Run free with your old time friend, Elwin...
July 2010
Clippy
Clippy has left for the Rainbow Bridge after 14-plus years with Shirley McInnis. She was one of the grande dams of the Tyler GU volunteer dogs, attending Meet n Greets and events for many years. She was not a shy daisy by any means as she would flip over right in the middle of Petsmart to the delight of those who stopped by to inquire about Greyhounds and their disposition. Her racing name was Eclipse and she picked out her mom by giving her a big standing hug at the Gulf Greyhound adoption facility the first time they met! She was always patient with the many foster dogs that came and went in the McInnis household and also greyt with the grandchildren in her family. She was awarded the "Oldest" Greyhound at the Gulf Greyhound Park reunion which took place on her last trip to the Texas coast. She was loved and will be missed by her Mom, all the family, and all her Aunties and Uncles in the Tyler group. That small black frame with a curly, curly tail will never be forgotten! You and your old buddy, Goofy are together again...run free.
Brooke Winfield Hardy
A donation has been made to the FWACC rescue fund in memory of my beloved husband Brooke. He so loved our 3 greyhounds that we got from GU. Now they are all together.
Brooke Winfield Hardy
July 18, 1929 – June 5, 2010
Born July 18, 1929 to Opal Bernadette Valine and Melbourne Elliot Hardy, Brooke was a dedicated husband, father, and Marine. He grew up in San Francisco and attended Polytechnic High School before joining the Marine Reserves in 1947. He was called to active duty at the outset of the Korean conflict in 1950.
Brooke served in Korea with the First Marine Division and was a member of the “Chosin Few,” honored by the U.S. and South Korean governments for his service in the Chosin Reservoir Campaign. He received four Purple Hearts for service in four campaigns between 1950 and 1952. After the war, Brooke served as a drill instructor, recruiter, and computer programmer. He served 17 years before leaving the Marine Corps in 1964.
Brooke was active in the Masonic family as a member of the Consuelo Lodge and La Paloma Star Chapter, OES. He was a 60 year alumnus of DeMolay International and served on advisory boards for DeMolay and Rainbow for Girls and as “Rainbow Dad.”
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Janice, daughter Pam Hardy-McFarland and her husband Aaron, sons Edward, James, and Charles Hardy, grandchildren Padraig, Audrey, and Veronica, his three greyhounds (Annie, Hope, and Bluegrass), sisters-in-law Tess Featherstone and Judy Sheffer, an extended family, and friends.
The family wishes to extend a special note of thanks to the administrators and staff of Collwood Terrace for the loving care they provided for Brooke in his final two years.
Brooke will be interred at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on July 6 at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego, the American Heart Association, or the Greyhound Adoption Center of La Mesa.
Bacall
I've had so many people emailing, calling and coming over in tears over Bacall's passing. I was so lucky to have this wonderful girl for the all too brief time I had with her. My heart is breaking, but will always be full of the love she and I had for each other. I miss waking up to her head (and drool) on my shoulder. I love you, Bacall.
Sharon Barker
June 2010
KC (Yopon Liz Wag)
My dear friend and companion, excellent Therapy Dog and always the lovely lady. She will be dearly missed by me and all who knew her.
Vicki
May 2010
Echo Saleh
We just want to remember Echo as the door to our family's experience in the world of greyhounds. Echo was a special part of our family and helped more than she could have ever known throughout many tough times. We love and miss you, Echo.
Simon and Evan Saleh
March 2010
"Elvis" Laucka-Caudill
Janet Alexander
Chloe Hammond
A
faithful loving companion.
Nicolet Superchi
February 2010
CRISSIE POLCER (aka CJ Crystal)
September 17, 1997 - February 16, 2010
Miss Crissie came into my life January 2007. She had the most beautiful brown eyes that melted my heart. She had been fostered and loved for many months by Shirley McInnis after being a brood matron for many years. Not much else is known about Miss Crissie, but over our short time together, she was the ultimate companion: mellow, loving and just wanted to be by my side. She was a wonderful gift to have and a difficult one to lose. She will always be close to my heart and I will cherish forever all the good times we had. Goodbye, my Sweet Crissie, but never forgotten.
Hugs, Your Loving Mom (Ricky)
Crissie
The volunteers of the Tyler GU Group (Aunts and Uncles) wish to bid a sweet but sorrowful farewell to Miss Crissie. She was one of our wonderful senior gal ambassadogs at all the Meet n Greets. Crissie was a great way to start her Mom on the trail of loving and even fostering Greyhounds. Such a pleasure to know her, and she was a patient big sister to her spunky little sis, Elle. We will all miss you, Crissie.
The Tyler Greyhounds Unlimited Volunteers
Keegan
Beautiful, sweet, funny - you brought so much joy to my life for the four months we were together. I'll miss you for a much longer time.
Savannah
Savannah is mourned this week as she crosses the Rainbow Bridge. Many who miss her met her only briefly and others only knew her thru her picture and stories from her person, Pat. Savannah showed those who crossed her path that a "retired" girl still had lots to give. Savannah, thanks for the joy and the fun. See you again someday.
Stephenie, Randy & all the kitties
My Beloved Conan
My beloved Conan crossed over the Rainbow Bridge today to be reunited with his pal Scout. He passed peacefully with his head in my lap. Conan was a beautiful Red Fawn, a sweet, laid-back, giant of a Greyhound. Everyone was his instant friend. He was my best friend and will be sorely missed. Cony, you are now healed, go for a good run with Scout my pal.
Tom Crull
Savannah
Savannah crossed the Rainbow Bridge in the early morning hours of January 30, 2010. Savannah and Pat Riley were a perfect match. From the first time they met, they seemed to be "in tune" with one another. Savannah was instrumental in getting Pat back into a regular walking routine after Pat had surgery. Savannah enjoyed the walks just as much as her person. Savannah was a real hit with folks in the park that had never seen a greyhound before. And, of course, she was able to put an end to the notion that greyhounds are "wired" and have to be active all the time. She was a real couch potato. After several years of diligent training, Savannah finally had Pat just the way she wanted her. She had trained Pat to know when it was time to go to bed, when it was time to go to the park, when it was too cold for the daily walk, and when it was time to eat. Savannah had also developed an interesting way of letting company know that they had stayed too long - she would simply get off the couch, give her "you need to leave" look, and tottle off to bed. Savannah was a wonderful girl with a big heart. Everyone that knew and loved her will miss her dearly. Savannah and Pat were blessed to be able to share their lives, even for a brief time.
Sherry
January 2010
Savannah
Savannah Riley was a shining example of the pleasure that a senior Grey can be in one's life. She was an excellent ambassador for adoption, walking the trail at Rudman Park most mornings and doing Meet-n-Greets and events for her fellow Greys. She had a funny little play spin that she did when she needed a little extra fun. Her beautiful brindle stripes would become a blur as she spun like a top. We love you, Vannah. You hold a special place in each one of your aunt and uncle's hearts.
The Tyler GU volunteers
Schnapps
We adopted Schnapps in 2001. He has moved to Chicago, traveled to Minnesota and New Mexico and back to Texas. He was a therapy dog and a wonderful greybassador. We were blessed to have him with us for 9 of his 14 years.
Kristin and Mike Dodson
Blueline
Blue, thank you so much for the joy you brought to our house. I will miss my morning hugs; you will be deeply missed. I love you.
Clay and Stephanie Mullin
Hershey
My big, beautiful boy went to the bridge on 01/12/10; he left with the same grace, dignity and gentle, loving demeanor with which he lived.
Margaret Bewley-Staples
Sadie Ann Stokes (aka Bigfoot) May 1, 2001 - December 9, 2009
You will be forever in our hearts. You died doing what you love to do - run. We will miss you.
We love you, Janet, Ken, Sassy & Phoebe
December 2009
Tarantula
Baby Girl, we had you for a week, you were so ready to be loved. We tried to prepare you for your forever home, but you never got that chance. Thank you, Baby Girl, for giving us the chance to love you, and to be open to loving us. We are privileged to have had seven sweet days with you... You laid by the fire, helped wrap presents, and saw the xmas tree. When you get to the Rainbow Bridge, if no one comes for you, wait for us, we would be honored to walk across with you, Sweet Baby Girl.
Your Foster Mom & Dad
November 2009
Lance
Wait for me at the Bridge, Lance. I miss you terribly, but we'll meet again someday.
Carol Sahlfeld
October 2009
Killian
Killian was a beautiful sweet Irish Wolfhound girl who belonged to Sherry Burnette. She earned an obedience title of excellence in her first home with Shari Curran (founder of Therapet Foundation). She was known for big scruffy head hugs and was just a wonderful girl.
From the Tyler GU group
Ashley
Ashley (who owned and loved Geneil Avery) left for the Rainbow bridge this week. She was originally "Cool Runnin' Ash" and raced into her people's heart in Alabama. She was a tough little girl who survived a racing injury, car accident and an ailing heart in later years. We love you, Ashley. You will be missed but always in our hearts.
From the Tyler GU Volunteers
September 2009
Coco Dunlop
Coco enjoyed two wonderful years of health after her osteosarcoma. Now she's crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is running with my sweet RJ.
Helen Dunlop
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