Prince & Lassie by Marnie & Family

Greysyde Prince”
Sept. 24 1988 – Dec. 6 1999

I knew we were meant to be together when you ran to me the night we picked you up from the breeder. You were such a cute ball of fur and we all loved you from that moment on. You and I seemed to form a special bond. I knew you were always behind me no matter where I was. For 11 years Munch you were loyal protective and most of all you loved the entire family unconditionally. Art always said you were his “Gentle Giant” so big but so gentle to even the smallest child.

Each of us have our own special memories of you too many to list and we still talk about them which usually brings smiles all around. Then your friend King died and we brought home another little fur ball Lassie. How she drove you crazy! But lovingly and patiently you helped her to grow up and she became your best friend probably your soul mate! For 7 short years you were together and one never went anywhere without the other. How she mourned for you.

When you had your first stroke you fought bravely and despite the odds you came back to us in just a few short hours. From then on we knew our time was short and with each mini stroke you had it grew shorter. We treasured each day; cried each time it happened fearing it was the last yet fearing what you were going through. Each time you got up and went on with life like nothing had happened until that first week in December. We knew it was time the hardest thing we have ever had to do.

We held you tight while you drifted off to a land where you would be free to run and play with no pain. I write this just over 2 years since we lost you and the tears are flowing still. We miss you so much Munch!

That will never change..With heavy heart I now have to add another name to your tribute..And it only seems fitting that you should forever be together at the bridge as well as in tribute.

“KimmerÆs Sweet Lassie”
May 10 ,1988 & Jan. 30 2002

With our Sweet Lassie unlike Prince she ran away from us when we tried to bring her home almost into traffic. She had a mind of her own from day one. You and Prince became close from the beginning. he was a great teacher for you and you learned well.

You gave him such a rough time ..running and jumping but you helped keep him the pup that he was till the end. You also gave such sweet unconditional love my little girl. I remember so well the nights we both jumped into bed curled up together with our snacks and watched t.v. How you loved comfort any pillow would do or couch or bed!

How you loved to go into the pond (unusual for a collie) just far enough so you could lay down or chase the frogs with Prince. We all remember not so fondly of the skunk you found in the yard.

How you and Sly used to wrestle. He has never played with anyone since the way he played with you. Although it wasnÆt funny at the time ..it makes me smile now when I think how you fell in the swimming pool last summer. Most of all I remember how depressed you were when Prince left to go to the bridge and how you took Laddie under your wing and raised a fine pup. That was no easy job! And now he mourns for you!

As with Prince we held you tight but knew you had to go. The cancer had raged in your poor body and not even Dr. Robbins realized how bad it had attacked you.

You were so brave for us but we knew we had to let you go to Prince. Like us Laddie mourned you. I am sure you know how he spent much of the day we buried you by your graveside not wanting to leave you.

Korky is helping him as he helped you but your pillow looks so empty and as much as your barking used to drive us crazy..we all miss that too. We have found peace in knowing that you donÆt hurt anymore and that you are with Prince.

We also find comfort in knowing
that we will see you both
someday and once again
we will be a family.

Sleep peacefully
our beautiful babies.
You were loved beyond
belief and will never be forgotten.
Your family

Marnie Art Mark Chris
Sly Laddie Korky