14 good years. The kids are 15, he's been their life....everyone is taking it pretty hard.
Damn it.
To add: My 15 year old son Mike went with us and was so amazing. He held Charlie the whole time and sang to him until he was ‘out’. Gut wrenching yet I have never been so proud of the man he is becomming.
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December 07, 2018, 04:31 PM
vinnybass
I'm very sorry for your loss Ronin. If I didn't know better I'd swear that is a picture of my own good boy, Jackson. I'm praying for peace & comfort for all of you.
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December 07, 2018, 04:32 PM
ARman
I'm sorry to hear that. I have that the pain of loss is short.
ARman
December 07, 2018, 04:36 PM
Chris42
Always painful. Sorry for you and the family. The loss leaves a scar, always there but the pain does diminish over time. Perhaps it might help the kids to know others (myself included) have also experienced losing such a close family member.
December 07, 2018, 04:37 PM
Blue Dog
Damn, Sorry for your loss ronin. Prayers for you and your family. RIP CB
December 07, 2018, 04:44 PM
shovelhead
I'm sorry for your loss. It is never easy.
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December 07, 2018, 04:47 PM
PHPaul
Sorry the kids have to deal with that. It's hard enough for those of us that know the pain will pass and a new pup will eventually fill that hole in your heart.
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December 07, 2018, 04:47 PM
Ryanp225
I'm so sorry. I've been there and I know how hard it must be for you and your family right now. You all will be in my prayers.
Please take comfort in knowing you gave little Charlie Barley a loving home for all those years and did right by him in the end.
December 07, 2018, 04:52 PM
H&K-Guy
God Speed Charlie. God Speed.
H&K-Guy
December 07, 2018, 04:54 PM
ensigmatic
My condolences to you and your children, Ronin
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December 07, 2018, 04:55 PM
hberttmank
Bummer, sorry for your loss.
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December 07, 2018, 04:55 PM
olfuzzy
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.
December 07, 2018, 04:56 PM
arfmel
Good boy, Charlie.
December 07, 2018, 04:56 PM
KevinCW
Sorry for your loss. It sucks each time.
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December 07, 2018, 04:58 PM
BuckRogers2000
Man, it ALWAYS sucks. My condolences and I hope, in time, you all will be able to open your hearts again.
December 07, 2018, 05:28 PM
Pickle Rick
Sorry to hear of Charlie Barley's passing. Very handsome Family member. I can certainly empathise with you and your Family. RIP Charlie Barley. John
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December 07, 2018, 05:37 PM
Ozarkwoods
Ronin, I know what you all are going through it was the hardest thing I’ve had to do in my life. Helping a faithful pet, that has been a family member over the rainbow bridge is so hard. I am sorry you have had to go through this. Take Care
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