Duke trying to figure out why his boy was wearing that funny blue gown.(graduation gown while we were doing pics)Holding his football waiting to play.

Duke waiting for his boys to get home from school. 1 year

Duke and Dutch playing horseshoes. 1 year

Duke 2 years

1 year old

Duke waiting for his 1 st birthday cake and burger.

Duke in red colar. 3 months

Dutchess and Duke.

Duke on the left Dutch on the right.Hogging the heater vent. 8 weeks old.


Duke in the front,Dutchess in back.First night home. 8 weeks old

I Stood By Your Bed Last Night


I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care. I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "it's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It's possible for me to be so near you everyday. To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew, in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to be with me.

- Author unknown

Duke Nov 23 2003 _June 20 2009

Its only been a few days since you left us.So much has changed.I miss the sound of your bark when the deer are close.I miss our coffee on the porch so much every morning.Your excitment when it was time for dinner or your happiness when you got a new stuffie.Watching you roll in the grass.Watching you watch your boys with so much love in your eyes.You singing along while Marcus played the saxophone.Dutch hasn't been the same since you left.Our time was so short and you left so fast.You were the best Duke!We love you boy,and miss you.Sweet Dreams Duggin,mom dad joey marcus and mikey