Rolfie- The hardest part about you leaving us is how early it happened. I could’ve had 100 more years with you, and it still wouldn’t have been enough time. You were the silliest, most awkward, and most loyal dog I’ve ever met. I felt so proud to have you as mine when we’d be out and people would admire your beauty. You were the most handsome boy! I’ll miss so much about the era of my life that had you in it. I’ll miss grabbing your leash and watching you run in circles with excitement. I’ll miss you jumping on my chair to lay on top of me like a lap dog while I tanned. I’ll miss pulling out of the driveway only to turn around because you were chasing after me. I’ll miss hearing you drink loudly from the toilet, even when your bowl was full. I’ll miss going to Fredericksburg with you; that place—and every weekend or holiday spent there—will never be the same. Believe it or not, I’ll even miss your lack of coordination, the way you breathed/burped in my face, and the trail of hair and slobber you left everywhere. More than anything, though, I’ll miss seeing you with Dietra. I loved how you didn’t believe in alone time or personal space. You were always in everyone’s business! You were truly one of the greatest joys of my life, and I’ll always remember you that way. I can’t thank you enough for all the fun and love you gave me. I’ll forever be sorry you had to go so soon. I’m so glad we went on one last walk together on your final night. I’ll never go on a walk again without thinking of how you’d pull me like you were walking me, instead of the other way around. I made sure to bury you with my stuffed animal turtle—the one you always stole from my nightstand—tucked under your paw. I know he was your favorite. My heart breaks that you won’t be at home to greet me anymore. You really were the highlight of each trip back from college. I wanted to see you live a long, happy life and grow into an old man. Six years didn’t cut it. Thank you for loving me so much. I look forward to the day you, me, and Dietra are together again! Until then, I’ll look for you in everything that makes me happy—because you made me the happiest. Rolf Beathard💛 2019-2025😇🐢🐶❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️