In Loving Memory of two special souls - Patrick & Rags

[mytil]

We will always remember and honor you both and know you are together.

Patrick and Rags (http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/album.php?albumid=16&pictureid=81)

Terry

[labblab]

Through the years since we lost Patrick and and his little girl Rags, many loving tributes were posted on our previous website, cc.net. Unfortunately, most of them have been lost to us. However, here are the tributes that remain, to remind us always of how much Patrick and Rags have meant to us.

Always in loving memory of this special pair of souls ~
Marianne


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Posted by: acushdogsmom
12-23-2006

Beloved little girl Rags and Patrick, I think about you often and I miss you both very much.

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Posted by: labblab
12-23-2006

It was one year ago today that Rags set off for the Rainbow Bridge. I feel certain that if Patrick was still with us, he would want his little girl to be remembered today. But he went, himself, to fetch her just one week later. Making their final crossing of the Bridge together, they remain what they have always been, true companions of the heart. I will be lighting two candles tonight, honoring the awe-inspiring love and dedication that they shared. And hoping that, this Christmas, Patrick's heart is at peace.

In loving memory of these two sweet spirits,
Marianne (forever Barkis' and Peg's mom)

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Posted by: SachiMom
12-23-2006, 11:41 PM

I can only repeat what Cushy has said. I miss you both more than I care to admit. Today I again have tears, not as many as last year, maybe next year it will be easier, I know eventually it will. I keep your Mom in my prayers, we lost a dear friend, but she lost her son. Watch over all of us.
~ Mary Ann

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Posted by: we3dogs
01-01-2007

And now, one year ago today...
I never posted to Patrick but read his posts about beloved Rags. His love and devotion still touches my heart today. As Mary Ann said, this forum lost a friend but Patrick's mom lost her son. That is a loss that never fades, weakens or becomes a lighter load - ever. My thoughts and prayers are with Patrick's family today.
I just reread Mary Ann's "The Reunion" that is in this thread. Can't you just see Patrick and Rags together and feel the love?

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Posted by: Mom2Misty
01-01-2007


I will always miss Patrick and Rags and treasure the fond memories of them, but I know they are as they should be...together and taking care of each other. Peace forever my dear friend and precious companion.

Shelba and Misty

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Posted by: mytil
01-01-2007


I do think of you two often - I see both of you in the photos all the time. This site and our members will never forget.....one day we all will see you again.


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Posted by: Loraine
01-02-2007


Bless you both in the safe Hands of the Lord. May you be together always.


Hugs
Loraine (Coco's Mum forever, Zedley's new Mum)

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Posted by: mytil
12-23-2007


It has been two years since Rags lost her battle and her devoted and loving owner (and very valued member of this forum) Patrick passed away too on Jan 1.

What a wonderful life they had together. I think of you both often and miss you both. I know you are both together still and always will be.

Always In Loving Memory and in Honor of Patrick and Rags

Terry (always Clancy and Mytilda's mom and now Myclan and Cyda's mom)

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Posted by: labblab
12-23-2007


Thinking of both Patrick and Rags today, as so often over these past two years. I will never, ever be able to think of this Board without thinking of the two of them. Spirits released from us here, but joined together forever on the other side of the Bridge.

Always in loving memory of Patrick and his little girl, Rags ~
Marianne (forever Barkis' and Peg's mom)

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Posted by: SachiMom
12-23-2007

Two years. The pain and sorrow from your loss is still here in my heart. True, there are days when I forget. But every night your mom is in my prayers and will be forever. I just hope you and Rags are up there watching over the cush pups here. Some need a little more help than others, but I'm sure that you can figure out which ones.
~ Mary Ann

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[gpgscott]

I did not know either, but I do know they both touched many.

God bless, and rest to you both.

Scott

[labblab]

For those of our members who are just learning about Patrick and Rags, they were early members of our original ezboard website. Patrick adopted Rags at an early age, and cared for her with love and devotion throughout her life. She was diagnosed with Cushing's when she was already a "senior" lady, and Patrick dedicated himself to learning as much about the disease as possible. He kept incredibly detailed notes about her symptoms and treatment, and did everything within his power to keep her well and comfortable. In December 2005, her age and her illness finally overcame her, and Patrick made the heart-breaking decision to release her from any suffering. We knew he was devastated, and we ourselves were devastated to learn one week later that Patrick was also lost to us. Knowing how committed Patrick was to this group, his mother, with incredible kindness in the midst of her own pain, emailed our site owner to let us know of his death. We never learned any specifics. But I feel privileged to have "known" him during his life. Patrick was a remarkable man, and the love and companionship that he shared with Rags will touch my heart forever.

Marianne

[Franklin'sMum]

With deepest sympathies on the anniversary of Patrick's and Rags's passing.

Jane
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UNIVERSAL HEALTH (http://uhwh.com/)

[littleone1]

I didn't know them either, Marianne, but it was special of you to post this. It means so much to know that members of our family and their furbabies are remembered.

[SachiMom]

Patrick and Rags ~
Time has passed, yet the tears still come.
We lost you both four years ago and the hurt was deep. But a year ago we lost your history. And that hurt is deep. We can no longer go back and read and smile at Rags' antics, or share in her troubles. She was such a trooper, one that has yet to be matched. I know your mother stopped by several times to read the tributes and am sure that they brought her some comfort, knowing how you and Rags touched and helped so many. I still keep your mom in my prayers, as we lost our friend, she lost her only son.
Watch over the pups here, as well as care for the ones up there, until we can do it ourselves once again.
~ Mary Ann

[labblab]

Thinking of you both, Patrick and Rags. Another year has passed, but we will never forget. Holding you in our hearts, today and always.

Marianne

[mytil]

I will always keep both of you in my heart. Keep well you two, I know you are together.

[SachiMom]

Patrick and Rags. Two special souls, always remembered and a friendship forever cherished.

[mytil]

Even though the years have gone by, I think of you both often and you will always be in my heart.

Always In Loving Memory of Patrick and Rags
Terry

[labblab]

Even though the years have gone by, I think of you both often and you will always be in my heart.

Always In Loving Memory of Patrick and Rags
Terry

Beautifully said, Terry, and I join you in honoring our sweet spirits.

Marianne

[mytil]

For Patrick and Rags (http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/album.php?albumid=16&pictureid=81) - I will always remember you both.

T.

[Bo's Mom]

Even though I did not ever have the pleasure of meeting Patrick or Rags through the K9C family, I do know that he was a special man who gave Rags a wonderful and fullfilling life.
Thinking of you at this time, Patrick knowing that you and Rags are just all over the Heavens having a wonderful time.

[labblab]

So many memories come flooding back on this anniversary.

Never to be forgotten. Always to be honored.

In loving memory of little girl Rags and her father who loved her so dearly.
Marianne

[SachiMom]

I still remember the heartbreak he suffered as if it was yesterday, we all felt it. Now, we must take comfort in that they are both together and whole, watching over us and guiding our little ones as they pass to the bridge.
Prayers for his mom.
~Mary Ann

[labblab]

Another year has passed, but the memories remain strong.

Thinking of both Patrick and Rags this morning, and thinking of their family.

Always in our hearts.
Marianne

[mytil]

I too am thinking of you both and sending special hugs. I still miss you both very much.

Terry

[bgdavis]

I'm another who will always remember Patrick and Rags. Rags may still hold the record on being the oldest Cush dog on the forum.

Bonnie and Angel Criss

[mytil]

Well, it is coming up on another year that you both passed on and I will never forget you - Patrick and Rags (http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/album.php?albumid=16&pictureid=81).

I know you are together and I celebrate our paths crossing oh so many years ago.

Always remembering
Terry

[labblab]

On this New Year's Eve, my thoughts also turn again to Patrick and his beloved little girl. Such a dear doggie, and such an incredibly devoted father. I picture them together, both of them healthy and happy and whole. Their two spirits forever united, never to be separated again.

In honor and loving memory of our Patrick and his Rags,
Marianne

[bgdavis]

I, too, remember Rags and Patrick. I find some comfort in knowing they are together for all eternity.

Bonnie and Angel Criss Ann

[labblab]

Ten years have now passed since Patrick and his baby girl Rags made their passage across Rainbow Bridge. In some ways it seems like such a long time ago; in others, it seems like only yesterday. But the one thing that never changes is our awe at the strength of their love and the depth of their bond.

Always in loving memory; forever in our hearts ~

[molly muffin]

I didn't know Patrick and Rags, but during this time it is an honor to take a moment to remember their bond and love.

[mytil]

This time of year I always think of Patrick and Rags, no matter how many years go by. They both will always be remembered here.

Terry

[mytil]

It has been a very long time since you both left us and I think of you both often.

Patrick, the owner of Rags died very shortly after his beloved Rags passed. (Patrick hung on just for her.)

Rags - Dec 23 - and Patrick (her owner) (http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/album.php?albumid=16&attachmentid=1034) Jan. 1, 2006


So many over the years who have passed on and my heart goes out to all the members of k9cushings who have lost a beloved companions!
Through the tears may you find you are smiling at the memories and through the tears may you find deep peace until you meet again.

Terry

[labblab]

Oh Terry, I join you in remembering and honoring Patrick and Rags. Many years have now passed since they were lost to us, but it some ways it seems like only the blink of an eye. Such a love that they shared. Together forever, today and always.

In loving memory of two special souls.