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 soo sorry to hear about buddy, I remember finding him on YouTube when he was just getting started and I watched the first video and commented, which i still rarely do on a video, and mentioned that I had a dog named buddy as well and that he too was a rescue. He had been abandoned and had followed my brother home one night. He brought my family soo much joy through the years. I felt soo many parallels between the two. It made me feel connected and enjoyed watching all of his subsequent videos. Soon after I got a reply from my comment and it made me soo happy that my comment was seen. I became an instant fan. It’s been a wild journey and am soo glad for the attention and inspiration he brought us all. My buddy passed away one year ago to the day and I’m still affected by it, he was my first dog. My heart goes out to him and his family. I’m sending you all my love and understand the pain yall must be feeling. Thank you soo much for sharing your music and for the inspiring energy you’ve given me and the rest of the world who got to watch him. I will be planting a tulip in my flowerbed later this year in the fall for buddy! It feels like the best way to give back and commemorate such a great dog that honestly got me thru some tough times in my life, thank you for all your posts buddy
My deepest condolences. Buddy was very special. His joyful spirit will live on in the many people who were touched by his gifts. He was a very good boy💙
So sad to hear of Buddy’s passing. I consider myslef to be one of his early fans when the page was in it’s infancy. So sorry for his family and the pain they must be going through. But I am also sure there are MANY amazing memories too!! AROOOOO!
I am so sad to hear about Buddy I dearly loved to hear him play. I have 2 wonderful beagles myself and I know these precious pets are just pure love as Buddy Mercury was to his family and fans. My heart aches with you for Buddy gave so much love to his family as you gave to him! God will bless you for ya’ll you do for his mission and to save other animals as well.
I learned about Buddy years ago when a friend sent me a video of him playing the piano. It was personal because I had a Beagle named Murphy. I lost my Murphy suddenly in October so I understand your pain. Buddy Mercury will live on forever as will The Murph…Im sure they have already met and become friends.