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
I’m so sorry to read about the passing of dear Buddy Mercury. A few years ago I got a Cameo from Buddy as part of 40 days of gifts for my girlfriends 40th birthday and it is something that we talk about often and brings us such joy to remember. Thank you so much for sharing such a charismatic talent like Buddy with the world. Buddy will always live on so fondly in the hearts and memories of so many.
I lost my 13 inch beagle in 2012 of a tumor. It devastated me and now I have a 15 inch beagle which is having health issues, he pulled a ligament in his hind leg and now vets says that he has cushing’s disease. I will differently miss Buddy.
I am so, so saddened to hear of the passing of everyone’s friend, Buddy. Deeply saddened as well for all of you, our dear Wolfe Family, during this time of great loss. I am so thankful for all of you in sharing Buddy with the rest of the world. In ways you may never know, he brought joy and laughter to tens or hundreds of thousands. My elderly Mom, who is not feeling too well these days, loves and wears her Buddy Socks. She has so many of them, that she has shared them with her home therapists over the past couple years, here at home. Like me, she had great joy and laughter when watching Buddy belt out a tune on the home piano. But maybe the most important thing Buddy and his family did on his behalf, was to help those unfortunate doggies in shelters; that they may have a better life while waiting for their Forever Family to come and get him or her. Like my own precious Beagles I’ve lost in this life, I am comforted in knowing that like my hounds, Buddy waits for all of you and us at the foot of that Rainbow Bridge……. his eyesight and health, fully restored…… a wagging of the tail at the sight of Mom, Dad and Lil Sis. Bless you all in this time and may God, Jesus and St Francis, bless our Buddy.
As I write this, I have tears in my eyes. I’m so sorry for the loss of Buddy. He was a light and inspiration to all of us. He is one of God’s precious babies, who touched many lives with his “Aroo” talent. May God Bless and comfort all of you, during this time. 🖐️❤️🙏
So Sorry to lose Buddy! I have a fridge magnet and tee shirt from him. I know he is no longer in pain, playing piano and singing with all the great beings who’ve left us