In Memory of Bubba

BubbaLeroy · 12-20-2006, 08:37 AM

One year ago today Bubba died in our arms at the vet's office after we made the decision to free him from the pain and suffering of Lymphoma cancer. Many of you on the forum went through that terrible time with us from his first symptom on Dec. 6th until we sent him on his final journey to the Rainbow Bridge on Dec. 20th. His seven years with us were far to short for such a wonderful, loving, companion, camping buddy, and faithful friend.

His story went on after then, because of the Christmas card exchange last year. Bubba's card endend up in the hands of little Charles Stanley, a patient in the same hospital as Corvuss's wife. Her husband had been bringing the cards to the hospital, and she decided to share them with the children. Bubba's card was given to Little Charles who held it tight and said, "He's black like me," and smiled. Little Charles Stanley later died in the hospital with Bubba's card on his bed. His mother later contacted Corvuss and told him that the card was buried with Little Charles, because it meant so much to him his last days at the hospital.

For those of you who knew him and for those who didn't here are some of our memories of Bubba:

Bubba as a ten week old. We got him as a seven month old after he outgrew his ears and ended his career as a show dog.

Bubba with our Spring tulips.

Bubba with his favorite tennis ball. He would carry it around in his jaw, and pop it in his mouth if you tried to get it.

Bubba hated his boots and coat, but with very sensitive paws and the tempts below zero, he knew they were necessary if he went outside.

One of favorite head shots made on a camping trip.

Bubba's picture that was in last years Christmas card.

"The heart remembers most what it has loved best."
Best in peace, Bubba. We miss you so and you will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Betsy Iole · 12-20-2006, 09:40 AM

A touching and lovely tribute to a wonderful dog.

murraysmom · 12-20-2006, 10:04 AM

I've always loved the coat and boots picture- what an expression!

I remember Corvuss talking about Charles Stanley and the card, but didn't realize the little boy had died. It seems that Bubba touched him in a very special way. What a wonderful gift he gave that child!

Thank you for posting this beautiful tribute to Bubba.

Peace.

Rubydoo · 12-20-2006, 10:08 AM

I loved Bubba! He was such a wonderful dog to your family and so special to us who have been on this list for a long time. What a beautiful tribute.

I still have your holiday card of him from last year and you know that my fav pic of him was the "Bubba in boots" picture!

A big hug from Ruby and me!
Janice

Sandy and Bo · 12-20-2006, 10:17 AM

Bubba was such a special boy here on the forum. It was so heartbreaking when he died.

My favorite pic was of him in his coat and boots, too. He was so handsome!

Sandy

shallhb · 12-20-2006, 10:26 AM

Oh, what a beautiful boy he was. I remember that wonderful Christmas picture. Seven years is much, much too short a time.

daisy8869 · 12-20-2006, 12:23 PM

A beautiful tribute to Bubba, I'm sure he is smiling down on us from his happy place. He knows how much he was loved and I wish you peace with his memories.

mgbrown66 · 12-20-2006, 12:46 PM

Definitely left too soon.

Starr~n~Tootie · 12-20-2006, 02:11 PM

Wow, I can't believe it's been a year already.

I didn't know that story about the little boy. How touching, thanks for sharing it. I'm sure they're up there playing somewhere.

Sabian's mom · 12-20-2006, 05:02 PM

I thought of Bubba this year when I got my first Basset card. I remember last year my son had picked out Bubba"s card as his favorite card. Your tribute was lovely. Seven years is not enough. I am happy for you though because Bubba sent you another soul to love.

12-20-2006, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
BubbaLeroy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,288	One year ago today Bubba died in our arms at the vet's office after we made the decision to free him from the pain and suffering of Lymphoma cancer. Many of you on the forum went through that terrible time with us from his first symptom on Dec. 6th until we sent him on his final journey to the Rainbow Bridge on Dec. 20th. His seven years with us were far to short for such a wonderful, loving, companion, camping buddy, and faithful friend. His story went on after then, because of the Christmas card exchange last year. Bubba's card endend up in the hands of little Charles Stanley, a patient in the same hospital as Corvuss's wife. Her husband had been bringing the cards to the hospital, and she decided to share them with the children. Bubba's card was given to Little Charles who held it tight and said, "He's black like me," and smiled. Little Charles Stanley later died in the hospital with Bubba's card on his bed. His mother later contacted Corvuss and told him that the card was buried with Little Charles, because it meant so much to him his last days at the hospital. For those of you who knew him and for those who didn't here are some of our memories of Bubba: Bubba as a ten week old. We got him as a seven month old after he outgrew his ears and ended his career as a show dog. Bubba with our Spring tulips. Bubba with his favorite tennis ball. He would carry it around in his jaw, and pop it in his mouth if you tried to get it. Bubba hated his boots and coat, but with very sensitive paws and the tempts below zero, he knew they were necessary if he went outside. One of favorite head shots made on a camping trip. Bubba's picture that was in last years Christmas card. "The heart remembers most what it has loved best." Best in peace, Bubba. We miss you so and you will always hold a special place in our hearts. __________________ You don't own a Basset, a Basset owns you!! Aroooooos from Bogie !! - Trumbull's Who's Teasin Bogart CGC- Born April 21, 2005 ATB: Bubba - (Trumbull's Surley It's Stormin Norman) Sept. 8, 1998 - Dec. 20, 2005

12-20-2006, 09:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	A touching and lovely tribute to a wonderful dog. __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

12-20-2006, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rubydoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,681	I loved Bubba! He was such a wonderful dog to your family and so special to us who have been on this list for a long time. What a beautiful tribute. I still have your holiday card of him from last year and you know that my fav pic of him was the "Bubba in boots" picture! A big hug from Ruby and me! Janice __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...w/IMG_1340.jpg Take a basset hound to lunch today! --Bassets rule....and drool!

12-20-2006, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sandy and Bo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,687	Bubba was such a special boy here on the forum. It was so heartbreaking when he died. My favorite pic was of him in his coat and boots, too. He was so handsome! Sandy __________________ Sandy loves Bo and Moose

12-20-2006, 10:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
shallhb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 1,348	Oh, what a beautiful boy he was. I remember that wonderful Christmas picture. Seven years is much, much too short a time. __________________ Sharon Hall Grace (puppy in training) Bella, UD, VER, TD, RE, CGC Pearl,UD, TDX, RE, CGC (Waiting at the Bridge) Samantha, Theodore, CGC, Louella, Zeke and Arty, Bassets All; (All Waiting at the Bridge)

12-20-2006, 10:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,236	I've always loved the coat and boots picture- what an expression! I remember Corvuss talking about Charles Stanley and the card, but didn't realize the little boy had died. It seems that Bubba touched him in a very special way. What a wonderful gift he gave that child! Thank you for posting this beautiful tribute to Bubba. Peace.

12-20-2006, 12:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
daisy8869 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 219	A beautiful tribute to Bubba, I'm sure he is smiling down on us from his happy place. He knows how much he was loved and I wish you peace with his memories. __________________ Daisy Mommy to Jackie the basset (born 5/20/06) and Charlie the golden (born 9/23/00).

12-20-2006, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
mgbrown66 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 316	Definitely left too soon.

12-20-2006, 02:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Starr~n~Tootie Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arnold, MO Posts: 187	Wow, I can't believe it's been a year already. I didn't know that story about the little boy. How touching, thanks for sharing it. I'm sure they're up there playing somewhere. __________________ Tootie is going to be a big sister! "Baby J" is due September 3, 2007.

12-20-2006, 05:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sabian's mom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 219	I thought of Bubba this year when I got my first Basset card. I remember last year my son had picked out Bubba"s card as his favorite card. Your tribute was lovely. Seven years is not enough. I am happy for you though because Bubba sent you another soul to love.

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