Tuesday, February 19, 2008

My Beloved Hector is Gone (1993-2008)

My beloved Hector is gone. .

Hector was always happy to see me and was the one constant in my life. I had an amazing 15 years with him and I have no regrets.

He was there for me during all the good times & all the bad times and I was there with him until the very last heart beat. I held him and told him how much I loved him, repeating it over and over again. I wanted it to be my voice that he would remember comforting him.

During this time, I’ve had many people offer me words of encouragement, strength and kindness…it has been greatly appreciated.
I have also been surrounded by amazing friends, who have been calling, visiting, comforting me and offering their support.

I thank you all.

My heart is breaking
Hector will be terribly missed but never forgotten!

Hector: I know you are no longer with me but in my heart you will always be that little puppy that I fell in love with 15 years ago. Rest now!

Born March 20, 1993 in Goodman, Montana. USA.
Mother - Jennifer's Lil Yellow Daisy
Father - Bald Texico Rock

(all photos taken February 2008)

29 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hector is beautiful. I shall light a candle to honor Hector's life and to recognize your loss. My heart goes out to you.

mrgig00 said...

My condolences to you.

Anonymous said...

Sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

Nuno, so sorry to hear about Hector. Take care.
Brian

Anonymous said...

Sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

Sorry for your loss. He was such a cutie.

Unknown said...

I am sorry for your loss. May I recommend a book called "Dog Years" - it's beautifully written and will bring you much comfort.

Anonymous said...

Hector is telling all his friends in doggie heaven that you were the best Dad in the World.

May Hector live in your heart forever.

jr

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear your best friend passed Nuno...
His tail will always wag for the years he had together with you...


J&J

Moose said...

Sorry to hear that, Nuno.

Anonymous said...

My heart goes to you Nuno. Just know that Hector is in a better place and that he will always be with you.

Eric A.

Anonymous said...

All my condolences Nuno.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry baby...indeed he was such a cutie pie.

Luckily you have all of us friends to take advantage of your hospitality, great cooking and of course a warm home to stay in.

Love you
Jason

UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION said...

OH MY GOD !! So Sorry to hear that!
I'm sure that wherever he is at he will be watching you - I know that NO words can make you feel any better at this time - but just keep him in your heart - he will know you are thinking of him - REST IN PEACE HECTOR !

Janine said...

I'm so sorry to hear this news.

Hector was such a beautiful little dog, and even though he's no longer with you, he will live forever in your memory.

*huge hugs*

Anonymous said...

This is such sad news, but I'm happy to know that another wonderful dog companion loved, and in return was loved by, a wonderful human companion.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing Hector's wonderful photos and life with us. He was the luckiest dog in all of Canada to have you for a friend and companion. Warmest thoughts to you from Southern California and many thanks for your blog.
Jon

Anonymous said...

Nuno, Sorry to hear about Hector. Hang in there pal. Remember the happy times. Hugz babe.

Anonymous said...

So sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

My sympathies. How fortunate to have had such a long run with a great pal. ChristopherYVR

Rick said...

I hate to hear that Nuno. I know your hurting. I have found myself as I get older preferring the compnay of my dogs. Only my late mother was consistently overjoyed to see my as my babies are. Hang in there and good thoughts sent your way.

Anonymous said...

my sincerest sympathies. you'll be in my thoughts.

Anonymous said...

Nuno,We're sorry to hear about Hector .....thinking of you.

Dan & Louie

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear, Hecter must have been just a fine - fine friend. My thoughts go out to you and my best wishes as well.

Chris

Anonymous said...

so sad... sorry for your loss

Anonymous said...

From Hector
Thanks for treating my kindly my beloved friend for no heart in the world is more greatful.
Thanks for not breaking my spirit with a stick for though I might lick you hand between blows, your patience and understanding taught me the things I needed to learn.
You spoke to me often, for you voice is the worlds sweetist music, as you know by the fierce wagging of my tail when you footsteps falls upon my waiting ear.
You took me inside when it was cold and wet for I was a domesticated animal no longer accustomed to bitter elements. My greatest privilege was to sit by your feet.
You kepts my bowl filled with water for I could not tell you when I was thirsty. I had clean food to stay healthy so I could romp and play, walk by your side, and stand ready willing and able to protect you with my life.
Thanks for not taking heroic efforts to keep me going. My life was taken gently. I left the earth knowing that the last breath I drew was with you in the safest place on earth - in your hands.
Thanks Nuno.

Anonymous said...

Iam so sorry I love your blog and of course your beautiful dog .

TJ said...

I'm a little slow in posting but just wanted to send my sympathies for your loss. I hope the hurt eases soon.

arpiefordham said...

My heart aches for you. I had the great pleasure of the companionship of two beagles and they are just the most wonderful of 'friends'. As you say, they ask for so little in return but Hector was obviously blessed to have spent his life with you, buddy.