May 2 - In Honor of Guinness, 2000 to 2013

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep, 
Then you must do what must done,
For this last battle can't be won.

You will be sad - I understand,
Don't let your grief then stay your hand,
For this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship will stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
What is to come – can have no fears,
You'd not want me to suffer so,
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only stay with me until the end,
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

Finally in time you too will see,
It is kindness you do to me,
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve that it should be you
Who has to decide this thing to do,
We've been so close, we two those years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

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G-Man, you were only with us two short years but we'll always have so many wonderful memories. You were the stealthiest food thief ever (ninja dog!), best Frisbee golf dog, superb swimmer, but most of all, you were Amelia's first friend and one of Julia's first furry sisters. We love you!!