Solomon- We say good by to our dear friend- -2/28/07---03/03/08

I remember the first time I saw Solomon he was 4 weeks old...just a little guy...he was the only one that survived in his litter...I wanted him to have a strong name with meaning...who would have known that his name would fit him so perfectly...Solomon means peace and has a direct correlation to wisdom...We have both often commented that Solomon enjoyed life and seized every moment more than any dog either of us have had...perhaps in his own way he knew his time on earth was limited...we often think he had the wisdom and was at peace with what his life had to offer...he ate with passion, he barked with meaning, and loved with all his heart...he truly embraced all that life had offer...he is truly missed...will always be missed...and always a place in our heart...we are sad...the mailman is sad...he loved the mailman and looked forward to the mailman coming everyday with a treat especially for Solomon...in his last hours...he would not eat and it took him everything to stand...but I knew that one last treat from the mailman would bring happiness to both Solomon and the mailman...just like clockwork the mailman came and Solomons eyes brightened for a moment...wagged his tail and mustered enough strength to greet the mailman and get his treat........which he ate....it made me laugh and cry at the same time...he wouldn't eat pot roast 5 minutes before but the mailman's dog biscuit there was no way to stop him he loved it...Even though I picked out this beautiful little puppy and brought him home and he stayed with me in South Dakota the first couple of months there was never a question on whose dog he really was...he picked Collin...he loved Collin...they shared a special bond...he always got more treats...more hugs...and more love from Collin...he anxiously waited for Collin to come home after a 24 hour shift...he watched at the gate...you would think he hadn't seen him in a month...every shift...the same routine...his dad was home...extra love...treats...and boys walks to the park...he was happiest when he was perched between Collins legs on the couch getting all the attention and love...during his last hour...Collin was able to make it home...to hold him...comfort him...and let him know how much he was loved...and how blessed we were to have him as a part of our life...he quietly told him he was going to a better place...where he could run without losing his breath...no leashes...and lots of dogs to sniff and play with...and with that we both said goodbye to our dear friend our beloved dog Solomon...it was time to let go...to let our Solomon be in peace...so on March 3rd about 8 pm we said our last goodbyes... Solomon we miss you and thank you for all the smiles and great memories we have of you...your family