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SEE THE EAGLE LAND on TOM McGUINNESS
11 JUNE 2011



At the raptor center, we sponsor a bald eagle born with a twisted spine.
Tom got to hold it today; he was really pleased.

McGuinness


The eagle's name is Dollar;
we sponsored him after our New York trip.

McGuinness


Other than the handlers, Tom is the only person who has been allowed to do this.


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ENJOY A HOLIDAY IN CORNWALL, ENGLAND
15-22 JUNE 2013


At the RAINFOREST of EDEN CENTRE . . .

Ph

. . . Tom admires a Hibiscus bloom


This was a wall of fridge doors & magnetic letters you could leave a message . . .
if it was profound enough, then you could win a prize.

Ph

We were not going to win any prizes.


After several days spent battling infections, including MRSA,
Tom was just too tired & weak to fight anymore.
When he came out the hospital ten years ago,
he said he was alive and he would do his best
to be the best he could, and he did.
Things were much more difficult for him this year and
he was very tired, so Tom crossed The Rainbow Bridge,
leaving behind this little guy for Jackie . . .

TOM

. . . who writes:

Tom only had Hamish for a couple of weeks and he was so happy.
He got up early, taught him to sit, stand on his feet to get a treat,
walk on the lead and be clean in the house.
He had started teaching Hamish fetch; he does it four out of five times.

TOM

Hamish came with this basket filled with toys, brushes, food & dishes, a blanket.

The breeders have said they will do his
puppy day care for me when I return to work.

I cannot give him up because Tom told me on the Thursday
before he decided he would go to hospital that he had
really bought him for me because he would love me
and look after me when he (Tom) was gone.


Elle no longer has a lap to sit on and isn't allowed on the couch,
so this is Jackie's solution for her . . .

TOM

. . . this way, she can sit by Jackie's side, making them both happier.



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CONDOLENCES ARE OFFERED BY . . .



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LORI TAYLOR, USA:
I have kept Jackie, Tom & Mr. Mac in my thoughts & prayers. I know we cannot understand why . . .
my heart is breaking for Jackie. My deepest sympathy & loving thoughts of friendship & comfort to Jackie.


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TERRY STEVENS, USA:
I am so saddened to read this. All of our love & prayers being sent to Jackie, and to all their family & friends.


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JACKIE IKE, USA:
So so sorry to read this. My deepest sympathy to you, Jackie.


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ELLANA & JIM LIVERMORE, USA:
Sad news indeed. Please send our condolences to Jackie & their family & friends. A hero has gone.

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose. . . . for all that we love deeply, becomes a part of us."
- Helen Keller


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LIBBY KARIER & GARRY LOW, USA:
This is just so very awful. We will light a candle for Tom tonight and hold Jackie in our hearts.
How devastating.


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JOEY WARREN, USA:
It is indeed sad & unthinkable news. We are sending much love to Jackie & many healing thoughts.
Lighting our candle for Tom tonight, but it will be overshadowed by the brightness
of his new star in the sky.


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DEBBIE BUTLER, USA:
Oh My Goodness. This is the saddest news. Dear Jackie, I am sorry for this terrible loss.


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JANET WILLIAMS, USA:
This is indeed sad news. Jackie, you are in our hearts & prayers at this very difficult time.
The candle has been lit.


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VICKIE WATSON, USA:
How sad.


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MARILYN ROYLE, USA:
So sad. It seems like CRUSA just did the article on Jackie and I remembered thinking how much I admired both of them. It must be terribly hard for Jackie - I am sure her dogs are giving her comfort.


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BJ ISAACS, USA:
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out you and yours.


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LELA CRISWELL, USA:
I saw Tom's star last night. The heavy storm clouds finally parted after four days,
almost ten inches of rain, and record floods.
A huge bright star shone in the clear sky behind the clouds as the last of the twilight went.
Prayers & hugs for Jackie & Tom.


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BETTE BOYERS & DEB SCHEURING, USA:
So sorry to hear this news. Although I have never met Tom & Jackie,
I always saw they were kind souls who gave freely to Airedale & Cairn rescue.
It looks like Tom was still giving when he thought of Jackie in his final days,
leaving her with Hamish. Dog Bless.


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SUE FORRESTER & BILL MOLYNEUX, AUSTRALIA:
Our hearts are aching for you so much. The arms that you feel around you and
the hands that hold yours are all of us, your far-flung and extended family.
You shared Tom with us so fully that we, too, feel the great space he has left behind in all our lives.

It must have been quite a sight to see him striding over The Bridge (because of course, the chair didn't need to go),
amid a sea of adoring animals to be greeted by all and sundry: "Here comes Tom!!"

And leading the bunch would be Carrie, Annie, McGregor & MacIain, barely containing their excitement.


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MARE & NICK MOORE, CANADA:
We send our collective multi-species love along with a great many hugs to YOU, Jac
and I'm sure there are many of us still there with you in spirit to help you
as you adjust to this new life that lies ahead for you and the current Wild Bunch.
Tom's struggles are over and he is finally at peace in the company
of those he's loved that've gone before him. . . .
I truly do hope that you are able to draw some comfort knowing that, Jac.
You WILL see your beloveds again, of that I am absolutely certain.




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An Airedale, erect beside the chauffeur of a Rolls-Royce,
Often gives you the impression she's there from choice.
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brains & clownish wit, the very ingredients
one looks for in a spouse. --Chip Brown


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