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Chester is gone. Hit by a car. He was out on his morning walk with Joy and her friends. Joy crossed the street with him and took him off the leash so he could run into the bush with the other dogs. He spotted some thing and ran back onto the street and was hit by a car. He ran back to Joy, to where he was safe, and died in her arms. Miss him terribly.
We snatched him from death, two days before the city was going to put him down. He paid us back infinitely, a sweeter dog you will never meet, but he had to go I guess.
You should have met him. He was a bad dog, a street dog. He started uncountable fights with other dogs. He was the best dog…ever.
Took along time to build the box. Used the birdseye from our old family table. I resawed ALOT of it and just stared. Was a bit blurry as I pushed the saws and planes.
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PurpLev
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#1 posted 657 days ago
bummers…
box is real nice- some remarkable figure and nice tight joints.
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Andy123
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#2 posted 657 days ago
I had to put down my dog today. So I know what you are going through. I’m sorry for your loss. It is a really nice looking box.
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bigike
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#3 posted 657 days ago
very nice box, great best friend!
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Alster
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#4 posted 657 days ago
Aw, that’s a bittersweet story. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Jonathan
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#5 posted 657 days ago
Sorry to hear about your loss. It is a nice remembrance piece you’ve created. The figure is really fantastic.
-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."
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#6 posted 657 days ago
Sorry for the loss of your dog. I know the feeling.
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#7 posted 657 days ago
I’m sorry for your loss. I know how attached we can get to our four legged Family.
-- If you don't work, you don't eat!.....Garland, TX
cwdance1
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#8 posted 657 days ago
Beautiful box, but such a sad story. My pets are my kids so I know how you feel.
Dusty56
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#9 posted 657 days ago
Sorry for your incredible loss.
I can see that you put your love into this box : )
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jim1953
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#10 posted 657 days ago
Dogs Are Great Friends Great Lookin Urn To
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wildbill001
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#11 posted 657 days ago
So sorry for your loss. Some folks just don’t get the attachment we develop with our pets. But I understand. Had our Yorkie die in my arms several years ago. Still miss that little toad chasing, soccer-playing little yapper.
Bill
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#12 posted 657 days ago
The love you felt for your friend was expressed well in such a beautiful box.
-- bigfish "I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it." Vincent Van Gogh
Michael1
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#13 posted 656 days ago
So sorry for your loss. I can imagine it must have been hard to build this but now you have a wonderful urn to remember your best friend by. You did a great job on this, I just hate the circumstances of your project.
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#14 posted 656 days ago
They have a wonderful way to touch our hearts and leave such fantastic memories when they are gone. I have had several dogs in my life that have left me with their unique memories. I know Chester has left you with these as well. Beautiful urn.
lew
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#15 posted 656 days ago
All they know how to do is love us. We are saddened by your loss.
Lew and Mimi
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