It takes us back to brighter years,
to happier sunlit days
and to precious moments
that will be with us always.
And these fond recollections
are treasured in the heart
to bring us always close to those
from whom we had to part.
There is a bridge of memories
from earth to Heaven above...
It keeps our dear ones near us
It's the bridge that we call love.

~ Author Unknown ~

They come into our lives for such a short time
A time we wouldn't trade not even for a dime.
Then before you know it the years have flown by 
And then all of the sudden we're saying good-bye.

It wasn't that long ago we said our good-byes 
We held on to you tight as you closed your eyes. 
Your spirit has flown home on the wings of a dove 
Into God's loving arms, in heaven above.

Over the days we've shed many tears 
But the memories we have will live on for years. 
We feel your presence and we know that you're near 
You're keeping us safe and calming our fear. 

We think about memories from years past 
When you were young and strong and ran so fast.
We remember all the great times that we all had 
How you always made us happy, never made us mad. 

They were the best and happiest years we had 
We'll always look back on them and never be sad. 
We look forward to the time we'll be together again 
And we thank the Lord for such a great friend. 

Now you run and play up in heaven above
Cradled in God's arms covered with his love. 
Playing by the bridge waiting for the day 
We come down thru the meadow to the bridge to stay. 

The love that you showed us we'll never forget 
Because to us you're one very special pet.
You're like a star in the dark of night 
Always watching over us with the Lord's light. 

So now we take time to remember our best friend 
Who will always be with us even to the end. 
We'll always remember you the way you were 
One big lovable huggable pile of fur. 

~ John Quealy ~