A tribute to Jonathan.

Dear Dee,

You have been so helpful in the process of seeking a Goldendoodle and we are all looking forward to meeting you and Camper this Sunday!!! We would be incredibly touched if you created a "tribute" page in honor of my brother, Jonathan. He was such a lover of animals, especially dogs. In his obituary we described him as "never meeting a dog he didn't like." His girlfriend also knew she had a "keeper"

because she would catch him checking out dogs but not other girls as they walked

down the street! His passing was very unexpected and I can't imagine what the

holidays are going to be like without him. But I know Camper will bring us lots of much needed joy and distraction as well as serving as such a fitting

tribute to my brother and his love of dogs. I have attached three pictures of my

brother Jonathan. The first two are pictures that we used at his service and

the last one is a picture of him and his dog Riley (A Wheaton Terrier Mix--found at the pound!) You can use any or all of these. Thanks again for

everything. We are very excited!

Best,

Kristen

Dear Kristen,

I was especially touched that you wanted to purchase "Camper" in Jonathan's honor. I know that his sudden passing will make the upcoming holidays difficult. I couldn't even imagine the pain of losing someone so special. We do hope that Camper will bring some smiles to your family and I am sure Jonathan would have loved Camper's personality and her beauty! Just from looking at the photos you sent of Jonathan, I could tell that he seemed like a free spirit and what a beautiful smile he has!

We are so sorry for your loss. We hope that you find comfort in the love Camper will provide to you and your family and that she will make you smile very often! Thank you for sharing Jonathan with us through Camper and we definitely wish you a very safe and blessed new year! Thanks for joining our Goldendoodle World. We hope you will keep in touch and send us photos of Camper as she grows! Below, see the beautiful photos taken of Camper and her gorgeous silver/white sister who also had blue eyes. She now resides in Maryland.

I have sent you copies of the photos I had taken of Camper and her sister by a professional photographer, for your special album. I hope you enjoy them as much as we have. Thank you also for the beautiful Christmas card and updated photos of Camper.

Dee

YOUR FEET

Dear Jonathan,

As a toddler, your parents watched your little feet take their first steps;

As a young boy, your feet traveled through school, to the playground, to the park and to many new experiences;

Your feet made a remarkable difference in this world to so many others you touched along the way;

Some feet never evolve in this world, while others make a huge impact where ever they go; Your feet made a difference to everyone who were lucky enough to meet them. And you, of course.

While to those who knew you in this lifetime feel that your feet left too soon, your feet belonged to an angel and many just didn't realize that your feet had to move on to help others in need.

Those who are fortunate enough to meet an angel, never forget them once they do. We were lucky enough to meet an angel through those who loved you the most.

I know you will watch over little Camper as she grows and you will help guide her along the way. Thank you for coming into our lives through Camper and your family.

Dee and Mike Gerrish