Gunner,Feb.12th 1998-April 30th 2013

[Gunner]

Yesterday the vet came,and my namesake Gunner was gone.He has stood at my side for 15 years.He never refused a retrieve except sandhill cranes in Saskatchewan,he would not touch them.Ducks,geese,grouse and pheasants,he brought them all in quietly and professionally,the same way he did everything.He stood by me through a traumatic divorce,and helped me deal with the last 8 years as I have fought my cancer.We were told 6 months ago that he suffered from kidney disease and only had a couple of weeks left.He soldiered on,not in pain but clearly fading.It was clear last weekend his time was coming and the vet told me that I had to act or there would be pain.He passed quietly and very quickly.I won't get another pup,I don't have the time required left to me,and between Gunner and his best pal Boomer my wife and I have enough memories to last several lifetimes.We will meet them again one day at the Rainbow Bridge,till then they are always loved and never forgotten. Gunner(Murray McLennan) RIP My Friend.

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[The Dawg]

Awwww man. So sorry. Been there before. Beautiful dog with even more beautiful memories.

[Ovis17]

Sincere condolences. It's never easy to lose such a loyal hunting partner and family member. I'm sure he had a full and enjoyable life, doing what he loved.

[Marc]

Gunner, its never easy, especially when they spend that mutch time with us. The longer they live the more you miss them. Glad you made the right decision for the right reasons.

I feel your loss.


Marc

[MB_Boy]

Sorry to hear that Gunner, great looking dog.

[adriaticum]

Sorry for your loss :(

[Weatherby Fan]

Hey Murray,sorry for your loss,what an awesome looking dog.....
WF

[tuffteddyb]

Sorry for the loss of a great freind,always tough.my sympathies....

[Angus]

Murray, so sorry for your loss. Keep the memories close to your heart.

Terry

[killman]

So sorry Murray. Losing your best friend is very hard. Take care friend.

[outdoorsk]

My condolences Gunner. It's hard to loose a great friend.

[labguy]

Damn it. I'm real sorry to hear this Murray. Gunner was a lucky dog to have you in his life.

Brian

[kinderdoggin]

Murray, my deepest condolences. Sounds to me like Gunner was a very special dog. Even 15 years is not near enough time. <<<HUGS>>>

[coach]

Your post definitely brings a tear to my eyes, Murray. What a beautiful dog. So sorry to hear about your loss.

[Everett]

Been a bad day for mans best friend on HBC. I will tip a pint to a good dogs memory.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Sorry to hear the Bad news - My Condolences to you on the loss of your Friend ! :cry: RJ

[ncurrie]

I am so sorry for your loss Murray, loosing your best friend isn't easy on our hearts and souls. Please take care. My sincere condolences.

[RiverOtter]

Sorry to hear that Murray, good dogs are never easy to lose.

[albravo2]

Great looking dog Gunner, so very sorry to hear of his passing. It sounds like both of you had a wonderful time and were lucky to find each other.

[boxhitch]

Sorrry to hear that Murray. You have been through some tough times, I bet Gunner was part of the therapy. Maybe you should consider another partner though , you don't need that hole in your life.

[hotload]

Awesome looking dog. Words can't describe how this rips at the heart. So sorry for your loss. Be strong.....................

[BlacktailStalker]

That is very sad, sorry for your loss. We never know how the end comes but we all know it is coming but it sounds like he had a rich long life by your side.

[Cedar Cowgirl]

Sympathies Gunner we do the best we can for them and the final kindness is always the hardest thoughts are with you.

[nano]

Sorry for your loss Murry.

[nature girl]

Sorry about the passing of your wonderful Dog. It sounded like Gunner was a very important part of your life.

[whitetailsheds]

Never easy. Great friend and family member. RIP Gunner!!

[huntingmom]

Sorry to hear about your loss of your dog, Gunner. It's never easy to lose a friend like that.
YOu have my condolences.

[mike 458]

Very sorry for the loss of your great friend. I loss my spaniel just this past february. It's hard to do but Keep all the great memories alive.
Cheers Mike

[Sasquatch]

Very sorry you lost your friend. It sounds like he had a great life with you.

[BRvalley]

My condolences for your loss, every dog owner understands and feels your pain. Gunner was a handsome dog and sounds like a great hunting partner.

Maybe not enough years left to you to train a new gun puppy, but perhaps consider adopting an older dog that also has burned some years already, they are the hardest dogs to re-home and would make a great companion.

[BigSlapper]

... until that day at the rainbow bridge.
With a lump in my throat, my thoughts go out to you.

[.300 R.U.M. Grizzly]

Sorry for your loss Murray. RIP Gunner.

[Gunner]

I would like to thank you all for your kind words and thoughts,they have been a help to me throughout what has been the hardest time of my life.There was always a question of who would pass on first,Gunner or myself.He stuck with me as long as he possibly could,neither of us wanted to leave the other behind.Because of my illness I guess my emotions are quite out of hand,and it is very difficult for me to handle the fact that when I get up,he isn't there.He will never be forgotten,and we will meet again soon.Once again many thanks to you all. Murray McLennan

[Cedar Cowgirl]

I would like to thank you all for your kind words and thoughts,they have been a help to me throughout what has been the hardest time of my life.There was always a question of who would pass on first,Gunner or myself.He stuck with me as long as he possibly could,neither of us wanted to leave the other behind.Because of my illness I guess my emotions are quite out of hand,and it is very difficult for me to handle the fact that when I get up,he isn't there.He will never be forgotten,and we will meet again soon.Once again many thanks to you all. Murray McLennan

Murray, Don't apologize for your feelings I lost a hunting partner and companion of 17 yrs over 20 yrs ago and dispite many great sucessors his memory still bring salt to my eyes. We the true dog (wo)men get it and feel for you. Try to remember, for gundogs and their partners there is no Rainbow Bridge "only" lush fields and marshes holding plenty of birds where the season never ends.

[yamadirt 426]

im not sure how many times ive pondered over this thread and ive been at a loss for words over your situation, ive wrote a few things a few times but just erased them. My words could never be kind enough, my thoughs are with both of you .

[pnbrock]

Dang it all ways sucks when a bond of man and dog is broken. Lucky the fond memories will always bring a smile to your face. Rip.

[levind]

So sorry to hear about your lose!!! I hope his memories fill the void of his lose and bring you the strength needed to deal with life's road bumps.

[300H&H]

Im sorry to read about your friend.
It's always hard, and they take a piece of your heart with them.
You will meet again...and he will be waiting for you until then.
Take care of yourself Murry, Im sure Gunner would want that.

[rem338win]

Hey Mur, I was trundling through here to take care of some other stuff, and finally decided to try and right something. Read this post a couple times, but like others I am sure, just couldn't form a sentence through the fog.
Gunner was a riot and I am lucky to have known you both, and Boomer. Hand feeding Gunner bacon is a memory that will unlikely fade. You and Denise did very good by those two, and all one can do. I am so sorry, and wish I could do more.
I hope to get out to see you very soon.

Andrew

[bccanadian]

From my wife and I, we're very sorry for your loss.

Glen and Tricia.

[WKCotts]

Awww sorry to hear that man! I just picked up a chocolate lab pup about 5 weeks ago and his name is gunner as well. Pretty crazy. Hope you're doing better