In Loving Memory of Our Boy Riley Joseph


Cherished Photos Of Riley Joe

Rainbow Bridge Poem

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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To my Riley Joseph :

You touched so many hearts and souls in your short life. Yes it was short, too short. Without you I never would have met my dear friend Lisa and your Aunt Sandy and Uncle Bob. You always had a smile and such a sweet kiss my sweet Riley Joe. I have such an empty space in my heart right now without you. Not only have I lost you I've lost the special connection to your brother Dozer. I miss you so much my sweet boy I don't think the heartache will ever go away.

I will bring your ashes home and put you in a special place where you can be back home with all your brothers and sisters who miss you so much too. There is not a day that goes by that I wonder if I did the right thing, wishing I'd never put that blanket in your crate because if I didn't you'd still be here with us.

Run and play my sweet boy and find your brothers, sisters and momma who are at the bridge.

God speed my little Turkey Boy and I hope to see you when I cross over, please be there waiting for me. I love you and miss you my baby boy.