The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.

The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together

~~author unknown~~

In Memory of Stinky

In Memory of my son's beloved Sgt. Tibbs "Stinky" who left us for the Rainbow Bridge on Saturday, November 9, 2002. My son is a Captain in the Marine Corps and brought Stinky home as a kitten. They traveled together all over the country.

Stinky was 10 years old and 21 pounds when he lost his courageous battle against an inoperable mass in his windpipe. It was my privilege to be with him the last 6 months of his life. There will always be a special place for him in my son's heart and he will live forever in all our hearts as well!

Tailormaid

USMC - to honor my son