I went back and made of copy of this post from a couple of years ago. Reading Fredo's post reminded me of my loyal friend, Eicko. I am printing this and putting it with his ashes that remain where they were put several years ago.

I have yet to remove them out of that very spot...it will hurts to much.




(repost)

Eicko





This blog is dedicated to you my faithful and loyal companion for almost 15 years. It has been exactly one year since I had to let you go. Your mind was still sharp and you were not ready to leave, you eyes were weak but never let me leave your sight. Your hearing was poor, but you always knew my footsteps as I walked toward you.
Your sole purpose when you woke each day was to get my attention in hope that I would play with you or take you for a walk. We had our own adventures. I miss putting the top down on the car and strapping you in the front seat and watching your face (and those silly people) as we drove down the interstate. I miss the Sunday afternoons I would take a blanket and a tennis ball to the reservoir off of the old Natchez Trace where you and I would play with the ball and then just sit under that big tree and watch the boaters and swimmers. As we had quiet moments there gazing out over the water, I would look over at you and it appeared you were also in deep thought.... Were you? What was going thru that doggie head of yours?
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you, and there are some days I catch a glimpse of Stano and think it's you... only for a second, then my heart begins to ache for you all over again. I wish I had done more with you. I wish I had spent less time on planting flowers, and although you were sitting with me, I should have been walking or talking or singing with you.
Do you remember when you first came home with me? You did not know me, an 18 month old dog, leaving his only owner. But I stayed with you day and night for two solid weeks, just like someone bringing a new baby home. During the day I would open the front door and we sat on the steps and I would brush you and sing to you because I knew your heart was breaking. I didn't take long though, did it boy? We were in-separable. You would only take food from me for the first 5 years or so. I am hoping to experience this kind of love again one day, but so far.... It hasn't come, and I have my doubts if it ever will.
Wherever you are Eicko, know that I love you and miss you and would give anything for just one more day with you. I love you boy!