Tributes are listed in alphabetical order.
We began our life together when he was a half starved, frightened, misunderstood dog. Fifteen years later, I said good-bye to one of my dearest friends.
I wondered how long it would be before I stopped turning to see if you were coming, before I didn’t start to call your name or prepare your dinner. Before I didn’t stoop to touch your head as I passed your favorite bed. I have more time in my morning routine, less kibble to scoop and more left in the bucket. More cookies left in the jar. Fewer dishes to put down. — continue reading
There are few times in life when we have the opportunity to personally know a legend and when you have that honor it’s always memorable. Some are legends because of skill, some because of how they make you feel and some because of how they live life. Riggs was all of that and more.
His talent was apparent from the time he walked onto the field till the last ewe walked into the pen. Strong, powerful and athletic, he covered ground easily and quickly; there wasn’t anything he couldn’t move. Yet he was sensitive and knew — continue reading