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06-27-2008, 05:50 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: NW Oregon
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Goodbye Widgeon
Widgeon left today. She is missed very much already. She knew it was time and was held to her ending.
From Friend To Friend
You're giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed.
And through these last few cherished days.
Your courage makes me proud.
But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain.
And understanding earthly acts
Will only vain.
So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole.
The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done.
For it is the only way.
That strength is why I've followed you,
And chose you as my friend
And why I've loved you all these years...
My partiner till the end.
Please, understand just what this gift,
You're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity.
You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it too.
So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.
Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steardy dog,
My pain and struggle done.
And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll stay.
I'll be there watching over you.
Your faithful friend.
And in your memories I'll run.
...a young dog once again.
In Memory of Widgeon June 2008
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06-27-2008, 05:55 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Apr 2000
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
That is not what I wanted to read 
Sorry 
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06-27-2008, 06:01 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Sorry Rauly and family, thoughts are with you!
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06-27-2008, 06:22 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Jun 2001
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Ugh! Sorry to hear this.
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06-27-2008, 06:29 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Our thought and prayers are with you and the family.
The Zellars Family
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06-27-2008, 06:30 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
sad to read
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06-27-2008, 06:35 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: About 2 miles from Viola, OR and about four miles from Tillamook
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
I hate reading posts like this knowing full well that I'll be soon facing the same thing.
I'm truly sorry.....
BB
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06-27-2008, 06:40 PM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Mcminnville
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Sorrry to hear that.
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06-27-2008, 06:41 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: St.Helens, Oregon
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Sorry about your families loss but she suffers no more and thats what counts. your poem brought up a tear and memory of one of my favorite hunting partners. carl
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06-27-2008, 06:44 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Vernonia Or.
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Sorry for your loss, there is not much to compare to in life as a good dog.
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06-27-2008, 07:07 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Widgeon,
Run hard and free.
Crush every wave on your chest.
Reckon that dog will be waiting for you at the finish line...
Sleep well knowing that Widgeon is feeling nothing other than the desire to curl up next to you and make you happy.
Because Widgeon was a good dog,
& that's what a good dog does.
Best,
Tdt
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Last edited by duckboy; 06-27-2008 at 07:08 PM.
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06-27-2008, 07:11 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: McMinnville...GO CATS!
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
My condolences.
BU
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06-27-2008, 07:16 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Tigard
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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06-27-2008, 07:19 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Canby
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
I'm sorry for your loss. 
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06-27-2008, 07:35 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Dirka-Dirka-stan
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Aaaaagh! So sorry, Stewart! I will praying for comfort for you, Mary, Ellie, and Rauly. Sorry buddy. That is sad news for sure- wish I could say something that could help.
Dave
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06-27-2008, 07:39 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
We will miss you widgeon! Prayers to the family of widgeon!
Sorry fory your loss!
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06-27-2008, 08:07 PM
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Fry
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
With tears in my eyes I am going into the living room and put my 10 year old lab in my lap and love her.
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06-27-2008, 08:13 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: May 2006
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
I am very sorry to hear this. You and your family will be in my prayers. Balou
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06-27-2008, 08:22 PM
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
That's just cruddy. So sorry to hear this Rauly. May she dream in peace.
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06-27-2008, 08:29 PM
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Tuna!
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Sorry to hear that Rauly, I wish yor family the best during this time off need!
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06-27-2008, 09:13 PM
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King Salmon
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Location: Forest Grove, OR
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Sorry to hear that, Stewart
-jokester
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06-27-2008, 09:58 PM
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Cutthroat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Portland
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
So sorry for you and your family, Rauly. They're with us for much too short a time...
Prayers for you guys as you work through the hurt.
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06-27-2008, 10:14 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Oregon
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Very sad to hear that.....always hard to say good bye to a member of the family. Remember the good times and the awesome....
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06-27-2008, 10:17 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Sorry to hear..
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06-27-2008, 10:21 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Condolences Rauly...
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06-27-2008, 10:44 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Salem
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Sorry to hear about your loss. It is hard to lose a friend.
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06-28-2008, 08:07 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Warren
Posts: 146
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Sweet field / water dreams Widgeon!
" You get too fond of a dog. Not until after his death do you realize how much he meant to you. I sometimes wonder if the pleasure in owning a good dog is worth the misery caused by his death"
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06-28-2008, 08:13 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Oregon City
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Sorry for the loss of your friend and family member...
Prayers to you and your family.
Widgeon will be waiting for you...
CH
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06-28-2008, 12:32 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Ne Portland
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
So sorry to hear about lose
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06-28-2008, 12:46 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Williams Canyon, Oregon
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Thats really sad. Thoughts are with you Stew and family.
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06-28-2008, 02:56 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Rauly,
Sorry to here about Widgeon, she was lucky to be with you though -
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06-28-2008, 07:38 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Tigard,Oregon
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Sorry to hear the bad news..
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06-29-2008, 10:08 AM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 4,069
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Yep, that makes for a sad time.
All of us Hunting Dog lovers know it.
But it doesn't make it any easier...
They just don't live long enough do they?
Keep fond thoughts of that one in your mind forever.
And hope the next one will be as good as the last.
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06-30-2008, 09:43 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: St. Helens, OR
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Re: Goodbye Widgeon
Thats very sad, my condolences.
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