Gracie’s Gone…

[Mills]

So sorry to hear this news . . . .

[Bill Jolliff]

Dean, so sorry for your loss.

Something that many of us have done, and will do, and can share your grief. Never easy to do but hope your loving memories of Gracie will help the pain.

[Dean Romig]

I wish to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks for all of your expressions of condolence. Believe me they are greatly appreciated.

Today I opened my folder on my laptop titled "Grace the Setter" (not to be confused with another picture folder I have of "Grace my Mother") and I opened it up and slowly opened each and every one of the roughly 800 pictures I have saved for her entire life... It was a bit hard and I had to keep wiping my eyes because they kept welling up with tears. Kathy and I were so incredibly blessed by Gracie being in our lives. And she was blessed to have had us as her family for life.
From the day we went to coronation Kennels in Lowell, VT and picked her out and two weeks later when we picked her up and brought her home the pictures begin.

Everybody has, or has had, that one dog that stands so far out in front of all the others, and Gracie was our very special dog.

People often said to me years ago, "You haven't hunted until you hunt with a dog (that special dog)." Their words rang so true with each and every hunt with Gracie. NO she wasn't perfect - in fact she was far from it - but she loved it soo much and when we were out there she lived to hunt for me!

Thanks for indulging me.


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[Opening Day]

It's never easy, I had to say good bye to Magic last year but I know he is in a better place both his and my ashes will be spread on a cover we both loved. My she rest in peace and my prayers to you Dean. Eric

[Keavin Nelson]

My condolences Dean, Gracie was such a sweet dog, loving of the life you provided for her. They go too soon, but are cherished while they are with us. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Mike of the Mountain]

So sorry Dean. Our bird dogs are such a gift. The joy they give us can’t be measured. We all know the last day will come, sometimes sooner than later. Even knowing doesn’t make it any easier. It feels like a part of us is torn from our heart. We grieve for a while but remember all the hunts and special things our dogs did to endear themselves to us. Then after saying “I can’t go through this again.”, what do we do? Yup, we start that journey all over again. As Setter lovers, can we really fool ourselves into thinking we will not have a Setter by our side whether in the field or at home? Hang tough Dean, there’s a Setter pup with your name on it when you’re ready.

[Jim Kremmel]

So very sorry for your loss. She is in a better place waiting for you.

[StubTwist]

Dean. You and Gracie will always be connected. I know how special she was to you. Thinking of you during this difficult time my friend.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Frank Cronin

Dean. You and Gracie will always be connected. I know how special she was to you. Thinking of you during this difficult time my friend.

Thanks Frank and thanks for your telephone call the other night.




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[Mike Poindexter]

Dean: I love the picture on the boat. What a treat!