Woman's Emotional Obituary For Her Beloved Dog Touches The Heart Of Many, Leaves Many In Tears

#1 Sallie wanted to honor her late dog

Losing a pet is like losing a part of yourself knowing well enough that this time will move on but this wound won't ever heal. To honor her beloved dog's passing away, this South Carolina woman has paid a tribute to her late dog as a way to grieve and wrote him an emotional obituary.

“I’ve always loved writing, and when Charlie passed, it was just so overwhelming that I needed to do something cathartic,” Sallie Gregory Hammett told one news outlet. 

Image credits: salliegregoryhammett

#2 She wanted to remember his memories in the most beautiful way

Her golden retriever was a huge part of her life and she wanted to honor his life and the time spent with him in a memorable way. Naturally, the tribute left many people in tears. Sally wanted to publish the obituary in their local newspaper but decided against it since it was too costly. Therefore, she chose to create a mock-newspaper obituary to honor Charlie and his life. She was encouraged by her loved ones to share the obituary online, so she did so on Twitter. Since its publishing on September 22, the post has since amassed over 115k likes.

Image credits: salliegregoryhammett

#3 "His last days were so happy and will be cherished forever"

“Charlie James Gregory-Hammett crossed the rainbow bridge Sunday, September 13th peacefully in the arms of his mom,” the obituary read.

“Born July 15th, 2013, in Easley, South Carolina, Charlie was the son of Sallie Gregory Hammett, and four years later was also adopted by his loving dog dad, David Hammett. He is survived by his grandparents, four aunts and uncles, and his adored cousin Captain. He was predeceased by his sisters Gracie and Scout Gregory (who welcomed him cheerfully on the other side).”

“Charlie’s favorite activities were walking, stick collecting, swimming, smiling, and snoozing. If we’re being honest, Charlie loved everything life had to offer (except stairs. He hated stairs). Charlie loved the beach, car rides, bananas, and socks. Charlie always loved going to his Grandma and Grandpa’s house, where he could get treats, chase squirrels, and pee everywhere cousin Captain peed. Charlie went tailgating, camping, hiking, and fishing. He lived the very best life.

More than anything else, Charlie loved his mom. He was always there to greet her with some kisses and a firm grip on her arm. He was her constant companion. There through heartache, moves, grief, and joy. He was good at a lot of things, but he was best at unconditional love. He taught everyone he met about loving people, and always seeing the good in everyone.

Charlie lost a hard-fought battle with lymphoma after five months of bravery. Charlie spent his last days in his favorite place, the beach. He relaxed in the Charlie-sized holes he dug himself, and dove straight into the oncoming waves. His last days were so happy and will be cherished forever.”

Image credits: salliegregoryhammett

“We will think of him every time we open the peanut butter. We will miss him every time we see a sock on the floor or pass a stick on a walk. We will carry him with us everywhere.

He will be forever missed and forever remembered, but he left behind his fierce love, which never wavered. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you give all your pups some extra love in honor of Charlie.”

#4 The emotional obituary left many in tears

Image credits: KarenPilarski

#

Image credits: Chatt_Crystal