Gone Too Soon...
BIS/BISS Ch. Chumani's Cherfire Smokin' Gun CD/CGC/VC/CC/ROMX
"Smoky"
November 16, 1989 - July 23, 1998
A memory is forever....
Thank you to all the people, throughout the years
who shared in the legacy and loved my little blue dog. Your support
during that time was always appreciated.
Nothing gold can stay.....
If you get there before I do,
Don't give up on me...
I'll meet you when my chores are
through,
I don't know how long I'll be.
But I'm not gonna let you down,
Just you wait and see....
And between now and then, til I
see you again,
I'll be loving you....love me.
Mommy loves you Smoky Bug. See you at
the Rainbow Bridge....
Memories of Smoky......
We never knew the day Smoky came into
our lives, we were in the presence of greatness. I was a novice
then, and chose him based on personality and the good word of his
breeder, Shirley Ekman. Smoky showed me the way to become a team
member and a good handler, and, when he achieved his Best Puppy in
Show, I was hooked. We achieved many milestones together...Best In
Show, Best In Specialty, multiple group placements in Canada and the
US, Top Collie in BC for four years and among the Top Collies in
Canada then as well, Companion Dog, Canine Good Citizen, and his
Register Of Merit Excellent for giving me beautiful versatile
children to carry on with.
One of our fondest memories was
October '95 when Smoky won the Alberni Classic under a man we did
not know, Mark Webster, who turned out to be a part of our Lick
Creek beginnings. He saw the "look of eagles" in my little blue
dog, and Smoky showed his heart out for him, and for me that
evening.
Smoky was the kind of dog that had
charisma. He drew people to him and there were many people who he
touched in his life. He would take time to greet every friend with
his silly puppy wiggle, and a smile on his face...those who knew
him, loved him. He was drawn to children, thought not raised with
them, and would worry when they cried, while trying to comfort
them. He hated swings as he felt they would hurt the people he
loved. He tried to rescue us from them.
Smoky gave all he had in the ring
and lived to please me and to make me laugh. When he was happy, he
would play "monkey feet" and try to grab your shoe laces and trip
you, or rub his body down the side of the couch in pleasure, while
telling you in soft mumbles how great life was. His greatest
pleasure was hearing the sound of laughter that was because of his
clownish antics. He was my partner, best friend and confidante and
was always there for me. He spent his whole life with me and I was
with him when his time came to go.
I see him every day in his children
and grandchildren, and I smile with the memory. He gave me so many
precious gifts. I know he will wait at the Rainbow Bridge to greet
his friends and family one day, as he will wait patiently for me to
pick up his lead and begin our next journey together.
Rest well Fuzzy Butt, until we meet
again. Love mommy.
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Ann's memories......
When Smoky wasn't on the road,
winning ribbons and hearts, he stayed with me at home taking charge
of the yard, playing gently with his offspring and his kitty Tigger,
and being a friend to all who came through the gate. I'll miss the
way he conned me into letting him stay on the couch or steal my
slippers when he wanted to play.
God Bless you Smoky Bug. love Grandma
and Great grandma Isabel (now waiting at the Bridge too)
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Our dear friends Michelle & Monique
Arpin...who we gave a Smoky grandson to in thanks of their
support....
Our heartfelt love to Cheryl on her
loss of Smoky. The loss of Smoky is a pain most of us know too
well. Smoky wasn't only a successful show dog or a great sire, he
was Cheryl's most cherished friend. He will always be remembered as
that "little blue dog with flying feet". love M & M
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There were so many tributes in cards and
emails, and I will always be grateful for EVERY one. Smoky was the
dog that started me on this road, and I am ever thankful to him.
Each planned litter at Cherfire is based on certain things he gave
to me, and my continuous plans for longevity and health stem from
who he was. Unfortunately he needed a simple surgery that was
misdiagnosed by a new Vet with attitude, and no matter how hard I
prayed, I was not able to save him on that day. The Vet's attitude
was "hey, it's JUST A DOG"...and he did not try to save Smoky. I
would have died in his place.
There are just no words....but it has
taken me many years to write this. Smoky, my heart dog...you are
gone, but NEVER forgotten....and certainly not "just a dog", but you
were MY dog...and my life. I know you are waiting with my daddy and
grandma....and I will see you again....with much love and an aching
heart, Mom.
Keesha
Rain CDX/CGN/CGC/FDCH/NACV/VADC
April 7,1996- November 3, 2003
A more elegant, loving,
affectionate, and gentle companion I can't imagine.
Life will never be the same again
Joyce Baker
"Kozmo,
the Superdog"
Loved and sadly missed by the
Aziz family, and the entire
Superdogs family....and Cheryl, who was so very proud of your
accomplishments always.
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