Kathy and I chose not to have kids of our own. Kodiak "Kodi" was our child. I retired 8 years ago when Kodi came into my life. We spent every minute of every single day together. Kodi slept with me, we ate every meal together sharing the same fork, we trained and played together every single day. This has been the best 8 years of my life!
When I received the bad news about Kodi it became two weeks of crying and in a complete fog not comprehending how this could have snuck up on us. I knew I had to make arrangements, so I started to make calls. When I spoke to you I knew just through a simple phone conversation that you were the person we needed during this tough time. You have a gift for what you do and a beautiful aura that I cannot exactly put into words.
When you arrived at my home it felt like you floated in softly and quietly like an angel of mercy to help my boy. Kodi knew you were there to help him because this very sick little boy started wagging his tail and rolled over extending his front paw as if he wanted a hug from you and to help him with his pain.
The end was the hardest thing I have ever gone through in my entire life. I was holding Kodi from behind as he abruptly spun his head around, his eyes were the biggest I had ever seen them, looking for his Dad. He pushed his wet nose hard against mine and locked eyes with me as if he just wanted to see his Daddy one last time. I watched his eyes slowly close as he fell asleep in my arms.
Thank you so much for gracing my family with your beautiful spirit.
Much Love,
Chet & Kathy Ringwood
Huntington Beach
