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Friday, September 20, 2013

Goodbye Sweet Sam

We lost our sweet Sam today.  I don't have the words right now to write more.  He was our boy, and we loved him.
Sam Sterling
10/21/2002 - 09/20/2013

94 comments:

  1. Oh Christine... We don't have words either. We are just so very sorry. Sam will live Forever in yeur heart, and quite honestly... in ours, teu. What a Sweetheart, what a Special Boy...

    Yeu are in our thoughts and prayers, and we send yeu our love...

    Little Reufus and the Berry Sad Mom

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  2. I am so so so sorry. We understand and send prayers for peace. Hugs

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  3. My heart dropped when i saw this pop up on facebook. I am so so sorry and all my prayers will be with you and the rest of your pack. Gentle pibble sugars and hugs being sent your way.

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  4. Hugs to you during this sad time. Sam will be forever loved.

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  5. Run free, Sam! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

    Sam and Pippen

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  6. :-( No words will ever be enough! Domeek and I are so sorry...we are thinking of you and sending you all the love and licks that we can!

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  7. Oh my heart is so sad. Run free sweet Sam, run free. Sending your packs gentle hugs and lots of love.

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  8. I'm soooooo sorry. My heart is breaking for you.
    You are in our thoughts.
    Ranger's Mom

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  9. Big hugs - we will always remember him

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  10. We don't have the words either -

    But do know the feelings -

    Auntie Di knows how hard to it is to let a Golden Smooch go - her Sierra will always be her heart dog -

    I'm sure Angel Sierra and Angel Lexie and Angel Merdie are showing off the new stud -

    Hugz&Khysses From ALL Your Pals in PA and AZ,
    Phyll and Khyra

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  11. Our hearts are breaking here, too. We were happy to see that you posted today...but saddened when we read it!

    We're sending hugs...

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  12. We are so sorry for your loss, Christine! Sam was such a special guy and could not have been more loved. Sending you hugs and condolences.

    Susan and Wrigs

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  13. Oh! I just turned on the computer this morning here in Australia and just saw this!!! :-( Oh Christine! I knew it was coming but still - it is just too soon. I wish there were other words than the usual ones of saying how sorry I am for your loss - Sam was such a special boy and touched so many hearts. I know his last days were wonderful ones, filled with love, and that he is at peace now - but he will never be forgotten by his many friends around the world. I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now and I wish I knew what else to say - other than to say that we're thinking of you from the other side of the world and sending hugs.

    Love,
    Hsin-Yi (& Slobbers from Honey)

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  14. Goodbye Sam until you are all reunited. We're sorry for your loss. We've got a candle lit for him.

    -Fiona and Family

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  15. How very well we understand your grief. We are so very sorry for your loss. We know how much you loved Sam. Our hearts go out to you and the family. Soft woos and gentle hugs from all of us.

    Woos - Phantom, Ciara, Lightning, and Kathie

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  16. I saw your post and all I could do, was say oh no...and my heart dropped. I know you're feeling so much sadness right now, and all I can say is I'm so so so very sorry. My heart breaks for you too.

    Biggest hugs and big golden hugs/Charlie Girl, Monty & Penny.

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  17. Hugs, tears, kisses, licks. He was well loved and it is so sad. Kiss the others. :(

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  18. I am so very, very sorry. My heart breaks for you.

    Say not in grief
    "He is no more"
    but live in the thankfulness
    That he was....

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  19. Lighting a candle tonight. We are so sorry about Sam. Hugs to you and just know one day you will be together again.

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  20. When I saw the title of your post, all I could say was oh, no. We have been so worried about Sam, and are sorry he had to go. Our Tucker is sure to be at the Bridge to be his friend until you meet again.

    Daisy's Mom, Heidi

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  21. Oh Christine, we are so very sorry! Sam was so very lucky to have you in his life, and we were so happy to know him. Sending much love and prayers your way. You have a beautiful angel watching over you. <3

    Woofs & huggies, <3

    ~Bailey & Nala (Yep, we're girls!)

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  22. We are so sorry to read this sad news. Our sympathy to you.

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  23. We are so very sorry, Christine. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Sending you hugs and love.
    Thor, Jack and Eliana

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  24. Oh no.... Words just can not convey how sorry we are you and your family. MOM and I will hold you all tightly in our prayers. Run feel Sam my friend. Til we meet again.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  25. We are so sorry that Sam had to leave, humans have an especially hard time with our parting. We can assure woo that Sam is in a good place, and will patiently wait for you there. Love is forever, and he'll always be just a thought away.

    It is a priveledge to know Sam as one of our bloggie doggie furiends.

    Run free, dear Sam.... furever in our hearts...

    Jack, Moo & mama Pat

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  26. We will remember Sam and that memory will make us smile.

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  27. So sorry about Sam, Christine. We will continue to remember Sam as the gentle, fun and very loving pup as he was. We send you our hugs and prayers...

    Run free dearest Sam

    Love,
    Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Max, Wai-Pai & Forgie

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  28. No words will help...but please know I am thinking of you during this extremely painful time. My heart aches for you, I know how empty your heart feels. :(

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  29. Christine, there are indeed no words. The love of such a special boy as Sam does not come along often enough in life. The wonderful thing is that the love always remains even if Sam cannot. Your love for him was so obvious and so was his love for you. Together, you inspired many and will continue to do so. Sam will live on in that.

    Please know that you and Aaron and Monty, Harlow and Baron are all in our thoughts and prayers. I am but a phone call away (at ANY time) if you need a shoulder.

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  30. We know all too well the pain of losing a member of the family and wish you the best of healing over time. Sam was one of the special ones and, now, he is happy, healthy, and young at the Bridge.

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  31. Our hearts go out to you. We are so very sorry. We will keep you in our prayers.

    Hugs,
    Emma Rose and the Duchess

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  32. So sorry for your loss. Gentle nose nudges and keeping y'all in our prayers.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  33. I am so, so, so sorry for you loss. Know that Sam will be missed by his friends in Blogville and all our hearts broke a little with his death. May you find comfort in the memories of the time you had together. Thinking of you and sending hugs. Hailey and Zaphod's Lady

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  34. Golden SAD to read this. We are thinking of you and Sending you Lots of Golden LOVE, Sugar n mom.

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  35. Sending tender thoughts to your aching heart. Dearest Sam, you will be dearly missed.

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  36. We are very sad to know about Sam. We will always remember him.
    Our thoughts are with you.
    Lorenza and mom

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  37. Christine, we are so sorry, we never met Sam in the fur, but through you blog and facebook we felt as we did. Godspeed Sam, say hello to all our kids waiting at the Bridge.

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  38. I am so very very sorry. My heart reaches out to you, knowing how very hard this must be. You gave Sam an incredible life and endless love, and that is a true gift. May your boy run free.

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  39. Rest is peace sweet boy

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

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  40. Our hearts go out to you....we will light a candle in honor of Sam tonight....

    Terrier love,

    Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley and their Mumsie

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  41. We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Sam. We are sending hugs to all of you.

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  42. Oh Christine - Bill and I are both so, so sorry. Sam was such a very special boy and know he will live on in your hearts forever. You have been a remarkable Mom to him, showering him with so much love. We send you and Aaron big hugs xxxxxx
    Miche, Bill, Sammie and Ava

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  43. So very very sorry. They never stay with us long enough. :(

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  44. Christine there are no words to make your loss of Sam easier. He has been such a joy in your life. Those of us who love Goldens understand this pain only too well. Prayers are with your.

    Anne Booher

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  45. Again, I am so, so sorry for your loss Christine. Sam was a very special boy indeed. Fly free, sweet Sam.

    "As I look to the sunrise,I now know,
    that you are there in its glorious glow.
    Chasing bunnies, playing with balls,
    Sniffing the fields...
    no more walls..."

    May you be comforted by the immense love of all your friends around the world.
    Lots of love
    Caryl

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  46. Fawell sweet Sam
    Yoo wewe such a wondewful fwiend to me and I will miss you. Wun fwee ...till we meet ovew the bwidge
    Smoochie kisses
    Asta

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  47. Our hearts are breaking for you. Hugs to all of you. Godspeed, Sam ♥

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  48. We are so sorry. Run free dear Sam. X

    Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

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  49. Our hearts go out to you. We are so sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest assured we are thinking of you but sometimes there no adequate words to express our deep sorrow on your behalf. God bless.
    Best wishes Molly

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  50. Oh no. We send you all gentle hugs and love. We're so sorry for your loss. Sam was loved by many far and wide. Run free sweet boy.
    No worries, and Love, Stella and Rory (and Carol)

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  51. I'm so terribly sorry. What sad news, Sam was adorable.
    Please accept our sincere sympathies for your loss. Amy and Toby

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  52. My heart dropped when I checked my blog & saw the title on yours.I am about to cry,I am so so sorry for your loss.We dog lovers have all had to go through this,& it keeps getting harder & harder,but we keep on loving them ,that`s all we can do.phyllis

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  53. "And the hardest thing
    Under the sun above
    Is to say goodbye to the ones you love.
    No I will not weep nor make a scene I'm gonna say "thank you, life for having been."

    Christine & Aaron - our love, tears ans sympathy.

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  54. Wee is so sorrisome fur da loss ovs such a pawesome chap, Sam will bee much missed. Yoo is in our forts n prayers

    Da K Krerw
    X

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  55. We're so sorry to read about Sam. May his memories remain with you always.

    Run free sweet doggie...

    Nadine & goldens Neeli & Elle

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  56. So sorry for your loss. Losing a family member is so difficult and painful. (((Hugs)))
    Ruthie and Bella the Rat Terrier Princess

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  57. Dear Christine,

    We are so sorry to learn this terrible news. Our condolences to you and your family.

    Is there anything that we can do to help?

    Love,
    Homer, Vanessa and Bill

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  58. Oh my dear! I was just coming by to thank you for your kind thoughts after Jake crossed the bridge, only to see your sad news. I am so so sorry and know all too painfully how you must be feeling.

    With love and deep condolences,

    Joan, Angel Jake, and Just Hary

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  59. Our thoughts are with you and we send our deepest condolences. You knew it was coming but nothing ever makes saying goodbye easier. Run Free, Sweet Sam.

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  60. So sorry for your loss... Sam was joy in four paws...
    BIG hugs for everyone

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  61. Oh Christine, we are so sorry to hear Sam went to the Rainbow bridge. Our furbabies leave paw prints on our heart, and we know that Sam has left his on your heart! Rest in Peace sweet Sam. Know that you were so loved and will be dearly missed!!!

    Penny, Velcro, Ceilidh, Jack Sparrow, Blossom, Skye and Puck Sprague

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  62. :(run free Sam! You'll always be in our thoughts!

    Tula

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  63. We are so very sorry. We liked Sam a lot. Godspeed Sam, and run like the wind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  64. I've not been blogging or reading blogs much lately and my heart just dropped to see this. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know too well how awful it is to lose a good friend. Big hugs X

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  65. I have a heavy heart. Do sorry to read this. Run free Sam, our dear dear friend.

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  66. I'm so sorry. I know it's hard right now having been through it so many times myself, but try and take comfort in knowing that Sam is no longer suffering and is at peace. Those special memories will always stay safe in your heart.

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  67. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. Sorry for your enormous loss. We know you did everything you can for Sam and that's all that we can do as pet owners.

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  68. As our mom said on FB, we are so deeply sorry for your loss! Thank you for letting us get to know Sam. He was so well-loved and was one of a kind!
    You are in our prayers!
    Cammie!

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  69. hello evrybuddy its dennis the vizsla dog hay i am verry sorry to heer that sam had to go away run free over the bridj sam!!! we ar sending tayl wags to all of yoo!!! ok bye

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  70. WE KNOW..
    BABES, no words can ever say how you feel or what you feel at that... moment. IT HURTS and badly.

    Take heart that time dampens slightly... things :-) It will and it does...... No smiley guys help you. one day at a time will.

    Sam will always be Sam and he will always be right beside you. HONESTLY.. he will. Lots and lots and lots of love. IT HURTS.. don't be so sad. SAM wouldn't want you to hurt too xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  71. Condolences to your family. We are so sorry to hear this. Sending prayers for peace and strength for the family. Sam will forever be loved.

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  72. Having been there twice, I know just how you feel and I grieve for you. Godspeed dear Sam!

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  73. We are so very sorry for your loss. Sam was our first few doggie buddies. Tender heart Sam... we always love his face. We are sad too. Our thoughts are with you all... and take comfort that he's no more suffering and am running free. *HUGS*

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  74. I am so terribly sorry for your loss! I know Sam was especially dear to you and the truth is, no matter what happens, they just aren't with us long enough. Please know that we are thinking of you and sending you lots of good thoughts! I know it isn't easy.

    Bunny and her mom

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  75. So sorry to just read of this. Our hearts and 24 Paws go out to you and your family.

    May Sam run free.

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  76. Christine, I am so very sorry for your loss. Even knowing he had not been feeling well, I still was not prepared to read this. He was a special boy. Thank you for sharing him with us. Although I've never met Sam or you, I feel as though as you are friends, and my heart aches. Prayers for comfort come your way. Run free, sweet Sam. I will miss you.

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  77. Oh no! We are sending thoughts and prayers your way.

    Run fast, Run free Sweet Sam.

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  78. Oh my gosh... we are just catching up on blogs and were devastated when we saw the title. Sending you much love and hugs as we shed tears.

    Run free sweet Sam......

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  79. I am so very sorry sorry to hear this. My heart breaks for you. He was a beautiful boy and certainly knew he was loved.

    Hugs to you...

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  80. We at the HoundDog House are so sorry for the loss of Sam. He has always brought such joy to us through your blog. Hugs to you and your family. The HoundDogs and Mom (Sherri)

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  81. We at the HoundDog House are so sorry for the loss of Sam. He has always brought such joy to us through your blog. Hugs to you and your family. The HoundDogs and Mom (Sherri)

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  82. Rest in peace Sam. You will be sorely missed buddy.

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  83. So sorry for the loss of beautiful Sam may his little soul rest in peace

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  84. I am so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolence and hugs.
    Run Free and RIP Sam...Samantha will guide you at the Rainbow Bridge.

    YD

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  85. Christine I am so sorry. If we take the time to blog about our babies then they must be very special to us. I hope your memories, Monty & Harlow help you through this.

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  86. Christine, my heart just hurt as a I read your post about sweet Sam. Oh, so sorry. Such a sweet boy. I miss my yellow lab, Lady, too. She was my best friend in all of the world. Hugs. :)

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  87. Thanks for stopping by my blog. When I saw that you had signed it Monty and Harlow I knew something had happened. So I went back and read earlier post. I am sorry I am late in telling you how badly we feel about Sam. It is a wonderful post telling about Sam's life with you. It was a good life. I feel for you loss and sending blessings your way.
    Sweet William The Scot

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  88. I am so so sorry to read this sad news, and just as sorry that I am just finding out now. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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  89. Oh, I am so very sorry to read this...I've been away from visiting our furpals' blogs for a bit and popped in to check on Sam, and was so very saddened to learn of your loss. Run free, beautiful Sam. We are sending hugs to your Mom and furfamily....

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  90. We are just finding out about Sam's passing and we are so sorry. Sending you love and prayers. RIP sweet Sam.

    Blessings,
    Janelle, Maggie Mae and Max

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