Jackson Halliday
http://www.tribbit.com/jackThis is a tribute to our best friend and guardian spirit, full of puppy and wolf and always the most polite gentleman in our homes and on our land. He died Sept 10, 2007 after giving his whole life to us.
The cats miss you
July 2010
Jack was a great friend and protector of our cats
To Jack From a Loving Dog Owner- In Memory
9/10/2007
IF IT SHOULD BE If it should be that I grow weak You will be sad, I understand. We've had so many happy years. Take me where my need they'll tend, I know in time that you will see Please do not grieve -- it must be you --- Anonymous ---
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come -- please let me go.
And please stay with me till the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.
Jack was a part of everyday
April 2003
Jack came to Santa Cruz and became a Mountain dog and a Horse herder....
Other sweet notes from Ourstory.....
September 2007
Jack had seizures on Sunday while we were in Santa Barbara, Sandra took him to the vet, and as we raced home, Mark moved him from Santa Cruz to Pacific Vet Hospital because of hisvery serious neurological condition. When we got to the hospital around 5:30, they brought Jack out, and his back legs were not working, the left side of his face had been injured, and he was in grave distress, heaving and growling low. We wished for him to recover overnight, but he didn't, and on Monday morning Ella and Lori spent the last hours with him until his great distress became too much to bear, and they asked for him to be released. I came home from work and met them at the hospital, and together we carried him home to his final rest. Lori and Ella collected his favorite things while Joe and I dug a grave on the spot where Jack always waited when we were out in town and he stayed home, vigilant over the land and all its creatures, and on the lookout for when our car would start climbing the hill. While we were up by the guest house, a single butterfly came and lighted upon the bougainvillea, reminding us of the metamorphosis of beings. Posted: Sep 10, 2007 I don't want to be without Jack This place is not the same without him I howl for him, let all those who hear know that we wail at his passing. I wrote before about my observation of other’s loss when losing their beloved best friend, their dog of many years. I was focused on the simile of “a dogs life” and a human life, where dog’s lives are so often a part of the human experience, and the lives of these friends predictably rise and fall before our eyes. That simile is important, because the passage of the dog’s life is over a time short enough--about a decade--to be an observable progression within our own, and thereby rise to our perception, and at the same time long enough to be impactful on our emotions as we observe an integrated member of our tribe passing on and out of our moments in time. I wrote that “Dog’s Live’s Mirror..ours", the progression and passage of our lives, and the passing of our relationships as members pass on. Dogs mirror our life's passing... Lynn I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing that story. It made me cry. In a strange way, I've heard that it's often more painful and difficult to lose a dog who is with you every day of your life, than a sibling or relative who lives in another city. The loss is so much more impactful by virtue of their absence in the most minute ways. Thanks for sharing that. My sympathies are with you. Lynn Those of us at Black Dog Ranch (Masimo, Jasper, Torla, Siena and Yogi) morn the loss of Jack. He is near and always will be dear. He is one of a larger tribe of black and wonderful companions. They all bring joy and love to hearts that often need a reminder of the simple things in life. A good biscuit, a good bed and a warm hug and stroke. Really - is there anything more? There is a reason Dog is God spelled backwards. May Jack rest in peace overlooking our homes, and may his family remember the wonderful life he had because they loved him. Tonee and Marc and the Black Dog Tribe Dear Ella, Lori, and Andy, What a good dog Jack was! It's not often on this earth we have the luck to know a creature of pure nobility. From all you have written and shared with your OurStory family it is clear he was one. Thank you for sharing him with me and with all of us. I am so deeply sorry you lost him. Paradise looks different to all of us, but I feel in my heart our dogs -- your Jack, my Sophie, every dog who gives its devotion and love so freely -- will be the first there to greet us. Love, My daughters dog, Bailey, died recently. It was very unexpected and he died on his 6th birthday. Tough day: Nikki had a party panned for him to honor his b-day...And he died. He showed no signs of being sick. Nikki who is 12 yrs old had trouble dealing with this lose of a family member. Bryan Carey I love you. Sad, Copy Delete Edit Dear Andy, I'm sending love to you as you mourn the loss of your dear Jack. When my amazing Mona could no longer stand, she lay on the grass while I dug her grave near my lemon tree. My closest friends came over and we fed Mona as much challah (her favorite food) as she wanted. The vet came, gave her an injection, and I pressed my face to hers as she let out her last breath. Jack sounds like a wonderful dog. It's so terribly sad to lose a dog that you love. I'm holding you and Ella and Lori in my heart. Love, Pema Losing a pet is so full of sorrow. My heart goes out to your family. <3 My condolences to you and your family, Andy. I'm sorry Andy. I don't know what to say about this. I here your cries. Andy, You capture the poignancy beautifully. The burden of caretaker is heavy; Jack was as lucky to have you as you him. Hey, Andy. I felt my heartbreak, and my senses reel back into reality, even before I finished reading... before the lines blurred. I'm sure Jack was as grateful for having you and your family as part of his family, as you and your family were, for having him as part of yours. Andy, I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear dog Jack. We also lost a dog this month, on Labor Day (that's him in the photo with me). I hope I can come back to this page and read your beautiful story again when the pain of our own loss isn't quite as sharp.
Bringing Jack home to rest · 9/10/2007
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Andy
Posted: Sep 10, 2007
I lifted Jack out of the box we brought him home in, and Ella wanted to wrap him in her blanket. Then she thought she would like to keep half of the blanket to remind her of Jack, so Lori and Ella cut the blanket in two. I lowered Jack into his grave, and Ella wrapped him in the blanket. Then Lori and Ella put all of his favorite things, and little love notes around him. Ella covered his face from the dirt, and we put Jack to rest in his favorite place.
Posted: Sep 10, 2007
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I love you Andy. You were an honorable Alpha for Jack to love, listen to, race after on roller blades, bikes and horses and to sit at the feet of....
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Jack is on our minds....
What will we do without him?
Jack is so missed by his family....
Jack at summer Camp 2005
June 2005
Jack loved every child who came to summer camp and made there transition into a new week much easier!
Jack raised a fine young human cub
August 1999
Jack never left our side. From the day Ella was born he was a Gaurdian Angel to us.
Ansel was Jack first cat....
March 1994
Jack learned all about cats from Ansel and Cali who tolerated and love him for many years....all the way from St. Louis to Indy and through Belmont and Atherton to Santa Cruz where Jack and Moon shadow tamed the wild mountain top for a while....
All Good Boys go to Heaven. We love you Jackie Boy.
September 2007
Family, Jack died today at 12pm….God rest his sweet, good, jackie-boy soul. He was 13 and � and still full of puppy power just two days ago……playing ball, scratch my butt and barking at the horses like there’s no tomorrow…. Wish him well. He loved us fully and will forever be missed. We will lay him to rest here on the land where he waited for us to return home under the plum tree at the top of the hill….. We will never forget his teachings. His Loyal Family, The Halliday’s Sorry to hear such sad news about Jack. I am sure the family has great memories. God Bless the Halliday family. Grand Pa Ben Mallory, Quinn and Ben WWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH. Dear Lori, Andy and Ella, Our deep condolences for the loss of your beloved dog and friend, Jack. He will forever be remembered, and loved. What will we do without him? I can't imagine coming up to your house without the greeting of my dear wise devoted friend. I am very, very sad, and shocked,as you all must be. Jack was so full of life last Friday when he came with you to visit. I know if a place for goodness and wisdom exists after life, Jack is surely there now, and waiting for you. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him! You were all so lucky to have such a devoted true friend, love,Marni Posted: Sep 10, 2007 Goodbye sweet Jackie boy � 9/10/2007 Do not stand at my grave and weep; We will always remember you. Love, Posted: Sep 10, 2007 From: Dear Lori and family, Please accept my condolences on the death of Jack. It must be a tremendous loss. In sympathy, oh, lori, i am so very sorry to hear this news. i think that his resting spot is perfect. my cat, leo, also left this world very recently but there is absolutely nothing that can compare to the loss of a beloved dog like the jackmaster. I will miss him and and here for you if you need support of any kind. Jen E Lori, I met Jack at the same time as I met you. Although I was never a big "dog person", Jack was an exception to the rule. There was something about that dog that brought out the "animal lover" in me and I rather think he did that with most people. Thank you for letting us know. Sincerely, Wendy Oh sweet love......am teary. Thank you for letting me know. If ever there was a glorious life full of adventure, beauty, fun and freedom, that life was with you and yours....... Jen Lori, my love...I am so sorry for this loss. He was such a beloved friend. I recommend a great book for Ella (& you, too) Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant. Jack ( al of you out west, will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight (and always). Love, A
All Good Boys go to Heaven. We love you Jackie Boy. · 9/10/2007
Love Letters for Jack and us….
Thanks lori. Those images are so wonderful. It will be really hard, but how lucky we are to have had such a loyal friend.
I love you and thank you for all the love you gave to Jack and how you shared him as though he were my own.
I will miss him deeply. I feel so grateful to have had such a wonderful and wise pet in my life.
The good news is, all dogs go to heaven, and for such a wonderful pet as Good Jack, he will have no problems making friends.
Love,
Sis
Post from: Michele
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
Michele, Dustin, Caitlin, & Ashley
Leslie McGee
Date:
Sep 10, 2007 | 03:30 PM
To:
Lori Halliday
Lori, Andy, Ella,
So sorry to hear about Jack, my thoughts are with you all while you grieve.
Leslie
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