B r i a n V e r k l e y

Winger, my sister Lisa's dog, has passed on.

2005-09-23 02:00:49 • by Brian Verkley

Back in 1998 when her life was full of uncertainty and she lived so very far from home, Lisa adopted a dog. I say adopted because it was much more than just picking out a pet; Winger became part of her family. She had a dependent now. Winger needed her to be there for him every day, to provide food and to make time to go for walks and play. I think Lisa needed him too.

Now, I'm not a dog guy. I'm not really a pet person, although I enjoy my fish, and someday will name that bunny that keeps eating my clover, but you couldn't help but love Winger. He always had that face with his head slightly tilted to the side, one eyebrow raised, an a small smile that seemed to say,

Comments

by Lisa Verkley • 2005-09-23 16:08:20

Ahhh sniff sniff thanks Brian. Made me cry at work. Not like I haven't already today ;-) He always was very expressive with his eyebrows wasn't he.

by Brian Verkley • 2005-09-23 17:20:30

aw, sorry about that. i suppose i should have said NSFW in the title.

by Anne Marie • 2005-10-02 20:10:03

oh dear, here I go again...sniff sniff sniff
Brian, what a brother for Lisa...to understand her heart and then to share your feelings and thoughts..you are a treasure. Winger lives on in our many memories with him. Miss him forever.
MOM

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