Ode to a gentle soul!

This is an ode to one of the coolest dogs I have known. He lived a long life, fifteen years, but touched many people along his life's journey. You see, Dallas or "D" Dog, as we called him, was put to sleep yesterday....a sad day indeed. It is tough to lose a pal such as Dallas, but he left all of his family with such loving memories! He was a dog that had collected many, many "frequent flier" miles as his family moved from place to place because they were in the Air Force. I, myself, flew with him from Boise to San Antonio once. He took it all in stride and had many kisses for everyone at each destination. He loved to play, chase cars by the fence and collect the many scratches and pets from everyone he could. We loved him very much and he will truly be missed. I remember Christmas 2005 when he slipped out the door when no one was looking and we lost him! It was Christmas Eve no less! We all got flashlights together and went around the neighborhood calling his name. We put an ad in the paper and finally found him after two days had passed. He had traveled across Southgate and down past McKay School!!! He didn't live in Pendleton, he was visiting with Jerry from California at the time so he didn't know the area, it was dark and rainy!!! The family that found him took very good care of him and we were all very appreciative. Wow! It could have been such a bummer, but he made it back home safe and sound. Thanks, Dallas, for the wonderful memories!