Go Back   Boxer Board > GENERAL BOXER FORUMS > Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge Share your memories of loved companions now gone.


Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools Display Modes

 
  #1  
Old 15th May 2009, 02:46 PM
Poetic_thing's Avatar
Boxer Insane
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sask, Canada
Posts: 1,212
Torin Has Crossed

I hate this forum in everyway possible, yet I love it for all the comfort that we can share with one another. I wanted to let you know that my dear sweet handsome man passed away in my husbands arms last night. Torin fell and couldn't get his back legs to stand up, he gave a couple whimpers and crossed over to the bridge. We and the local vet feel he may have had a heart attack but truly we have no idea.

Torin was the sweetest, gentlest boy I have ever known. He was so full of energy and love. He loved nothing more than to tug, go for walks and cuddle in your arms. Torin was loved by all who spent any time with him. He would jump around like a deer when he got excited, use our couch as a springboard to burn off his energy and he saved his kisses for those he loved the most.

We take great pleasure in having him for the time that we did - he was a wonderful guy. He had a personality like no other that we've ever encountered. He brought us soo much love and laughter - he was such a clown at times. He was fearless, yet a scared little puppy at other times. He loved to snuggle in bed between my husband and I and never hesitated to do what was asked of him - he was our golden boy.

We were blessed by his presence and realize Torin was here with us only for a season. In that season we learned from Torin to live in the moment, waste no time being sad, play hard and smile always.

He had the best of everything in this world and I know that he is with Dakota and all the rest of our babies at the bridge watching over us. He will always be with us, in our thoughts and deep in our hearts. My gentle sweet handsome man, you took a huge part of our hearts with you. We will never forget you and know that we will always love you.

Run free sweet boy, your passing is our greatest hurt ~ your love is what will keep us going.

Torin "Bayridge's Prairie Thundrstruk"
(November 8, 2005 - May 14, 2009)
__________________
Roxanne, Kirra, Riley & Rock
Dakota!
(8/20/98 - 5/21/04) & Torin!(11/8/05 - 5/14/09) "It's ALL about the Boxers :)"
Sponsored Links

 
  #2  
Old 15th May 2009, 03:00 PM
crowpete's Avatar
Boxer Insane
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 4,657
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. HUGS

Godspeed sweet Torin
__________________
True love... is boxer love
The Following User Says Thank You to crowpete For This Useful Post:
Poetic_thing (16th May 2009)

 
  #3  
Old 15th May 2009, 03:20 PM
Boxer Insane
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 4,269
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, I'm so very sorry to hear of your Torin's passing. Your post is a beautiful and deeply touching tribute to him and a testament of your great love for him. His was a short life in terms of years, but it's clear that he lived and shared it lovingly and joyfully with you, to the fullest. Run free, Beautiful Torin, Sweet Angel Boy.
__________________
Mom Forever to Grunt, Warriors' Pride - Brindle Male - Neutered - Natural Ears - 3/12/03 - 2/29/08
The Following User Says Thank You to Gruntsmom For This Useful Post:
Poetic_thing (16th May 2009)

 
  #4  
Old 15th May 2009, 05:45 PM
auntthelm's Avatar
Boxer Insane
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: USA/Michigan
Posts: 1,999
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Torin. You post is a beautiful tribute to the love and life you and your husband shared with him. May your loving memories of Torin bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. I shall keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Run free at the bridge sweet Torin .
__________________
_____________________________________________
Crystal - Fawn, floppy and docked. Joy of the family and my best friend.
8-9-97 to 11-12-07.
Roxy - Brindle, floppy and docked born 1/25/08
The Following User Says Thank You to auntthelm For This Useful Post:
Poetic_thing (16th May 2009)

 
  #5  
Old 15th May 2009, 06:22 PM
GDOGS1's Avatar
Boxer Insane
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: U.S.A. Nebraska
Posts: 10,652
So sorry for the loss of your boy Torin,will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.run forever free Torin and Godspeed sweet angel




MoM & DaD of GDOGS 8/18/05 Brindle,Docked,Floppy and full of Zest
The Following User Says Thank You to GDOGS1 For This Useful Post:
Poetic_thing (16th May 2009)

 
  #6  
Old 15th May 2009, 06:28 PM
kayboxer's Avatar
Boxer Insane
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: USA/Kansas
Posts: 2,333
Your story makes me cry, as it is a familiar one for me. Our Roxy went exactly the same way a little over a month ago. I hope Torin and Roxy are playing together at the bridge, as they sound so very much alike. Godspeed sweet Torin and run free.
__________________
RaShann (kayboxer)
Buster, 3 yr. old brindle male, cropped, docked
Olive, 1 yr. old brindle female, floppy, docked
Roxy, 9 yr old brindle female, waiting at the bridge 4/10/00-4/10/09
The Following User Says Thank You to kayboxer For This Useful Post:
Poetic_thing (16th May 2009)

 
  #7  
Old 15th May 2009, 07:01 PM
boxmom's Avatar
Boxer Insane
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: USA, Illinois
Posts: 1,181
**tears**Sorry for your loss. Torin sounds like he was a very special boy. I love the pictures in your gallery of him basking in the sunshine. Run free sweet Torin, basking in the never-ending sunshine at the bridge. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
__________________
Diana
Bailey & Blake & Lucy (waiting at the Bridge)
Fred, brindle boy
Noel, fawn girl
The Following User Says Thank You to boxmom For This Useful Post:
Poetic_thing (16th May 2009)

 
  #8  
Old 15th May 2009, 07:01 PM
Boxer Buddy
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: USA, NJ
Posts: 59
My thoughts are with you tonight

I'm so sorry to hear that Torin passed.. It's hard to imagine why this sort of thing happens- and I'll be the first to admit that I have found it really hard to keep the faith in these times.. The only thing I can think of is that God must have really, really, really desperately needed him- and Torin, being ever eager to please, is brightening up someone's days in a way only he is capable of doing.. You truly have made the ultimate sacrifice..

I know what you mean about this place (Rainbow Bridge forum)..When Elliot passed it was more than 6 weeks before I could even think about poking my head in here.. Even longer before I could put a post together in his honor.. But you're right, once I finally mustered up the strength to do it the support I received from the members of BoxerWorld really helped.. Hang in there- there's many people pulling for you in this very tough time..
The Following User Says Thank You to Bufords Pop For This Useful Post:
Poetic_thing (16th May 2009)

 
  #9  
Old 15th May 2009, 07:01 PM
Just-A-Clown's Avatar
Completely Boxer Crazy
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: USA/North Carolina
Posts: 782
My heart goes out you,Torin sounds like such a wonderful boy,thinking of you & your family at this tragic time
__________________
Parents to Beau-Beau
Orphaned at 2 days - Rescued at 8 days
12-14-06 to 5-13-08
The Following User Says Thank You to Just-A-Clown For This Useful Post:
Poetic_thing (16th May 2009)

 
  #10  
Old 15th May 2009, 07:49 PM
djheitz's Avatar
Boxer Insane
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: USA/ Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Posts: 2,242
I'm so sorry...it's twice as bad when we lose them unexpectedly. It's clear he'll hold a piece of your heart forever.
Godspeed, Torin.
__________________
Debbie
Mom to Roxi (fawn, 05/2000-06/2012), Harley (white, 03/2006),
and Turbo (fawn, adopted from AABR 12/2008, born 2004)
The Following User Says Thank You to djheitz For This Useful Post:
Poetic_thing (16th May 2009)

 
  #11  
Old 15th May 2009, 08:04 PM
Sugarcain's Avatar
Super Boxer
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 436
my condolences on the loss of your baby. Run free Torin.
__________________
momma of doggykids-Sugar-mixed breed-8/10/07, Cain-fawn male, docked, floppy-4/7/08,
http://s600.photobucket.com/albums/t...albumview=grid
The Following User Says Thank You to Sugarcain For This Useful Post:
Poetic_thing (16th May 2009)

 
  #12  
Old 15th May 2009, 08:52 PM
RolenKisses's Avatar
Boxer Insane
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: USA, Illinois
Posts: 1,802
I'm so sorry for your loss of Torin
Run free sweet Torin
__________________
Katie
Rolen: brindle male 9/15/06
The Following User Says Thank You to RolenKisses For This Useful Post:
Poetic_thing (16th May 2009)