Ernie, it has been almost a year since you left this world (June 30, 2007). We miss you so much and although we won't see you again until we meet at the Bridge, we know you are still around us!! WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU E-MAN!!!! MOM AND GRANDMA THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY!!! You may be gone from this world, but you will NEVER be forgotten!!! We miss your sweet ways, the way you loved to hunt for kibble in your bankie, the way you buried your head in the couch so that we could better scratch your tummy and neck, and how you gave just one or two quick kisses and then you whapped us with your big paw so we'd scratch you some more. Untill we meet again my dear boy we have your memories to keep you in our hearts.....

We can finally announce the very sad news that we lost our very dear boy Ernie (CH Iron Hills Tub Thumping) on June 30, 2007. Ernie was born October 9, 1997 (same birthday as my father) and was a wonderful dog. I miss Ernie very much every day, and we continue to feel his presence around the house. Ernie made many friends throughout his life and was known as a truly special guy. Ernie had a wonderful sense of humor and loved his special foods and toys and most of all, his special girl Whitney Lynn. Ernie was also a fabulously well put together dog, who was impeccably sound all through his life. He was absolutely stunning, just like a fine wine or intricate piece of artwork. Showing Ernie as a veteran during the last two years of his life was priceless; I wouldn't trade those memories for anything. Hearing people's comments about how nice it was to see an older Mastiff in the ring, how wonderful Ernie moved, and that beautiful face of his, are all very precious memories. Ernie moved some people at the shows to tears when he charged around the ring so proudly and with such a regal air about him. I always treated him like he was a living piece of art when I showed him as a veteran, and he always responded and gave his all when he showed. We never know how long we or any of our dogs will be on this earth, and I had no idea that the March 2007 shows would be Ernie's last shows. Luckily, Ernie's grandma and many of his friends were at these shows to cheer him on and to give him high five's when he came out of the ring.

REST IN PEACE MY DEAR BOY--WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!

10-9-97 to 6-30-2007

BIS Ch. Iron Hills Into The Night ~X~ Iron Hills Candy Apple

Breeders: George and Susan Piston and Pam Phoebus
Owner: Lisa Eddy, Gothic Mastiffs

Scottsdale shows March 2007

Ernie at 8 years old!

 

Pedigree         D.O.B 10-9-97  Ch. Iron Hills Tub Thumping   BIS BISS Ch. Iron Hills InTo The Night    Ch. Iron Hills Paint Your Wagon    Kara Stonehage   Iron Hills Candy Apple   Ch. Deer Run Semper Fi Thor, CD   Ch. Pinehollows Run Around Sue