We Will Always Love Buddy
We are devastated to share that Buddy passed away on Saturday morning. It was his heart.
Our hearts are broken but we are also very grateful that he chose our family to spend 8 years plus 1 bonus month with!
Buddy was about 9 years old. (As a rescued doggie, it's hard to know his exact age) We will always love our boy and his legacy will continue to inspire others.
We made a promise to him and to you - spreading joy and helping animals. That mission will continue when we are ready.
This photo was taken only 4 weeks ago, on May 4th, by Kara Mergl, one of the brilliant photographers we have met during Buddy's life. She so graciously sent us many beautiful photos from the Tulip Festival.
It was a family day together that we will never forget. And we can all watch the tulip video and smile again and again. Buddy gave all of us that gift.
He gave us so much joy, so much love and so many gifts.
We have several videos that we'll be sharing soon - and one last song he sang in our own backyard garden! We know you'll cry, but we all need to cry and then we need to smile again! (and then probably cry again)
You have all been there cheering him on since the very first video we shared! Your love and generosity through the years has brought us so much joy and meaning. We wish we could give you a hug right now as we are also going to feel your pain and grief as we come to terms with this part of Buddy's journey.
Please feel free to share your favorite memories of Buddy with us. We may not respond to emails or comments right away, but in time these will help us smile and feel love in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers we are asking you to plant a tulip bulb in Buddy's memory.
Every spring enjoy the beauty and think of our sweet boy singing and playing piano in the heavens, across the rainbow bridge.
Tulips have a meaning of deep love. Buddy was a very lovey guy! Tulips also have a spiritual meaning of rebirth.
The best time to plant a tulip bulb is in the Fall and they will bloom each Spring.
We would love to see photos of your tulips next year so please share away, and know how much comfort your small act of kindness will bring to our family.
Buddy's Memorial Garden
We are planning to fix up a little garden area in our backyard - in Buddy's favorite spot! He would roll around in the dirt and find a cool spot to just hang and do dog things. He loved chewing on the sticks he'd find and helping us weed the garden beds!
Coincidentally there is 1 tulip in this area that blooms every year. If you would like us to plant a tulip bulb in his garden, we will be happy to! Buddy's tip cup page is available to use or feel free to mail us a tulip bulb.
Buddy Mercury
PO Box 207
Lake Grove NY 11755
We'll send you a video of the planting and blooming. We hope this garden memorial project will help our family as we grieve.
"Dogs are small rays of light caught on Earth for a short time to brighten our days." - Love Lives On
Thank you for giving us time and space. Love and care. Thoughts and prayers.
Glen, Laurie and Lil Sis
An update from our family, click here:
https://buddymercury.com/blogs/news/its-been-37-days
You all have my deepest heartfelt sympathy this is heartbreaking news. I’m so thankful to Buddy Mercury for all the times he gave me a smile when I honestly thought I wouldn’t smile again he made life have happiness and I will never forget him thank you Buddy Mercury and Buddy Mercury’s family.
I still can’t believe this news is really true but I know it is because I haven’t stopped crying since I saw the news when I woke up a little bit ago.
The lifespan of a dog is always to short for his family. Buddy was such a nice guy and dogs are true friends. We lost our dear Emily 4 years ago and i will nevet forget her. I’m sure Buddy Mercury will also not been forgotten. And i belive someday in heaven our old furry friends are waiting for us. So know Buddy that here on earth you will be in the heart of many people to which you brought joy and hope and at least a few moments of smiling happiness.
My sincere sympathy go out to you on the passing of Buddy. On hearing this I am so upset and in tears. Buddy’s legacy will live on with his sweetness and talents. RIP sweet Buddy over the Rainbow Bridge
It’s amazing how a dog can change the lifes of many people. I love music and love dogs, perfect combination seen in Buddy. Now the heaven has more music. Buddy left a footprint in our hearts. You mean smiles, therapy, music and much more for the people. Thanks for all beautiful Buddy. You will be missed.
Buddy is one of the sweetest things that ever happened to me. One question is haunting my mind a lot. What was the cause of the death of the sweet boy !