My dog Brum moved on without us on the 20th January 2021.
I couldn't say R.I.P. - and I couldn't say "passed away" - Dogs like Brum don't pass away or rest in peace. Even if they appear to dissolve into another time - another space or place - they never pass away. Passing away implies that you slip away or go temporarily unnoticed for a while.
Brum could never be likened to any of that. He was always strong, a leader. Always attentive, watchful, assertive, protective. A General. The pack Leader. Faithful to the end. And that end is a new beginning. He can now find his friends and family that "left" before him - Ruby, Romany, Belle, Carmel, Evie, Gracie, Sally - and be together once more.
The picture below is one I made in 2012 as a part of a promotional illustration for the "Brum in Brooksville" series I was working on at the time.
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| Brum from the "Brum in Brooksville" series |
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| Brum, 2021 - a STAR - Forever |
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| Rainbow Bridge |
I placed the Rainbow Bridge picture above and many of you will already know about the piece. I only knew of it vaguely. It became all the more poignant when I stumbled upon it a day or so ago and the rainbow on the card reminded me of the rainbow on the picture I made of Brum near the top of the page here.
You are already missed Brum.
I pray I see you again - and all of your family and friends too, of course. You taught me so many special things. It was a privilege to have spent all that time with you throughout the years.
I believe you are in a better place now.
Deservedly so.
Keep a lookout for us.
Like we will for you.
All of our love, from all of those who knew you -
and your closest family
Alan, Becky, Bo, Piper, Jax, Finn and Link
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| Brum at home in Florida |