Patriot Ace McGill
July 22, 2001 – October 22, 2015
We found you,
a white flame in the forest,
white hot and snow white,
fur like cream, like pearls,
like the luster of the great open,
like a wide heaven.
You were a shine, a gleam,
a luminous glow,
on this spinning planet,
a lyrical greeter at the end of the day,
the composure of the night.
Your own end,
your own last day,
was like the remaining lonely cloud,
disappearing beyond the twilight horizon.
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This is a lovely tribute, Carla. He was quite a dog. I was always very touched by your devotion to each other. You must miss him.
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Thank you, Katie. Yes, it has taken me all these months just to talk about it more freely.
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Losing our pets is so hard. He looks like a sweetie.
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Yes, so difficult. He was amazing! Thank you for reading the post, Theresa!
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Oh, that sweet Acey Boy. I’m so sorry, Carla. I know how attached you are to him. This is a beautiful poem, and I love the photos of your dear boy. xoxo
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Thanks Luanne. It has taken me several months just to be able to face it all. He was a remarkable gift. I so appreciate your love of animals! It enriches my life in many ways. Thanks for being you!
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I know it’s been so hard for you. Sending lots of love. And what a sweet and lovely thing to say, Carla!
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Acey Boy, was always a joy, to play with and look after. We will miss him.
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Yes, he loved you both so much.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. My dog is closer to me than most people and so I am sending lots of hugs. What a lovely poem and photo tribute.
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Thank you, Kourtney! Have been sick for a couple of weeks. Trying to get back into my usual routines. Thanks for reading the elegy for Ace!
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