ABOUT ME
and my Goal....
By way of introduction, my name is Dr.
William Jackson. I am an honorably
Discharged Veteran (US Navy 1975 – 1981).
After my service I became a Doctor of
Chiropractic in 1984, and in 2003, I became
a State-Certified Humane Officer, Cruelty
Investigator.
“I wish
very much that you could understand -
understand my loss and my grief, my silence
and my tears, my void and my pain. But I
pray daily that you will never understand.”
August 15, 2004, was the last day the
Lord hath made for my Best Friend and
Soul-Mate Pet-Companion, a 10 year old Angel
Basset Hound named Eddie.
I have included the following story and
links for your reflection.
On August 14, 2004, Eddie and I camped
in out little tent together. He was his
total adorable self. Yawing and lifting his
little head from time to time. It was very
cool that evening and Eddie and I snuggled
together all night. That night, alone,
I promised Eddie that I would return him to
heaven in a few more hours. I gave him extra
pain medication to help him sleep. I was so
broken and scared. I needed Eddie in my
life, and I loved him as a Soul-Mate
Pet-Companion. Eddie was the only reason
for putting up with this seeming endless
hopelessness and despair.
Early the next morning I drove Eddie to
the vet. When the Vet and his assistant
opened the door after they had prepared him
for his final rest, they had covered him in
a nice fluffy blue towel. When I first saw
Eddie, he was standing on his front paws as
he did so often. When we made eye contact,
his blood red eyes were scared. His eyes
were never ever that tomato red before. They
told me he accepted this moment, were scared
but trusted me completely.
Before the medication was administered I
placed Eddie’s head to rest upon my right
arm and he rested upon me by his decision.
The vet knew we were as together as two
passing friends could possibly be. Perhaps,
2 maybe 3 seconds later Eddie’s heart went
silent. As I felt his body and head becoming
heavy, I rested his head upon the towel they
had given him.
I looked at his eyes and all the sorrow
and red was now gone. Just his
beautiful physical parts remained behind.
Eddie was my sweet little friend and was
always so kind to me. When we were together,
he was my little shadow. I actually
loved the way he would follow me around,
just to be next to me. I never needed to say
this, but I felt honored to have been so
entrusted with such a bond. Eddie knew
I knew we were as close as we could possibly
be.
Tonight, my heart is still heavy and
tiered, and empty. It has no thirst for
life, yet I will continue to seek out
special needs pet companions in honor to
Eddie.
Here is a link to
ForeverTears
created by an Angel who's river's of tears
and courage have helped to sustain so many
other lives.
If you are grieving an loss of a pet
companion, please visit
Angel
Animals
to begin your healing. Angel Animals is
all about Animals and their spiritual
qualities such as unconditional love, joy,
healing, forgiveness, patience, courage, and
gratitude -- virtues that are often lacking
in our low-touch lives.
My goal is simple…
I want to take this precious
picture and create a beautiful memorial to
him and the US Navy. I have arranged with
the US Navy to have his ashes committed to
sea with mine. Here is a link to the US Navy
Burial at Sea program. I believe this honor
truly goes to the men and women of our armed
forces who’s sacrifice have made it possible
to for veterans such as myself such to have
such a heartfelt final wish realized, that
being in my case, a way to both honor my
Soul-Mate Pet-Companion and the sacrifice of
the men and women of our armed forces who
made this last
wish.
Here is a link to my
RESUME
page.
Contact
William Jackson
Welcome to my
Awards Page
Thank you so much for your
generosity and encouragement
ForeverTears!
 
 
 
 
 
 
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