Willis
8/19/81 - 6/13/97
Missed deeply by his human, John Meissner
Willis became my dog late in the summer of 1981. From that point on, we spent a lot of time together. I liked to share my entire life with him. I took him to a high school basketball game I broadcast, I took him to a hockey practice, and, of course, I had to share all my meals with him. I used to say about him: "He knows no tricks, he can't fetch anything, he just wags his tail and licks my face!" Just to be with me was all he ever wanted to do.
Willis really enjoyed car rides and meeting new people, especially kids. He was such a loving dog. And, he was so easy going. I once went a whole year without hearing him bark! (If you'd like to visit him, you can do so here.)
In the spring of 1997, Willis developed a tumor between his right eye and ear, which locked his jaw shut, making him unable to eat. I sent him on to the Rainbow Bridge on June 13th, 1997, which is the worst day of my life. I have (and still do) missed him tremendously, but I am looking forward with great anticipation, to the day we are reunited at the Rainbow Bridge. To Willis, my joy boy, fluffy puppy, silly Willy, super gooby, I love you very much, and I'll see you again someday.
Thank you for taking care of me, love, Johnny.
