Bye bye Benjamin

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6th December 2007-17th August 2010

The loss of Benjamin was very surreal for me - away on holiday when I got a text from Debbie telling me that Ben's breathing wasn't right. She took great care of him, ensuring he was warm and comfortable and in no pain but sadly Ben wasn't to pull through. Only a few hours later, he was gone.

The difficult task of burying Ben was taken on by Debbie and my Dad. He is over at our new house (I've not been there yet, but will go tomorrow) so will be with us there in spirit which is comforting.

Ben was a big fat pig with an equally huge personality. He wasn't your friend unless you were bringing him food! He had a great relationship with Dave who misses him terribly.

Ben, you were on your own as the runt of the litter when I first saw you. I just had to bring you home. In time you grew and grew and grew into my big pig. You were taken from us far too soon, but I'm sure you've got your angel piggy wings, even if you're having to hop along on one foot and flap like mad just to get around! Wherever you are now, I hope you're happy amongst all the veg you can ever wish to eat. Look out for G - I'm sure he'll be pleased to see you.


A young Benjamin
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Sporting a war wound...
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I'm so sorry for your loss, first Gary and now Benjamin. It must be very difficult during this time. Please take comfort that he had a lovely home, were he was loved and spoiled.

I'm sure G was waiting for Benjamin at the rainbow bridge, now united I'm sure they have put there differences aside and are now great friends, popcorning at the rainbow bridge looking down on there piggy mummy thanking you for all you did for them.

Gone but never forgotten, RIP Benjamin xx
 
Although I had met you before, Ben, I only really got to know you properly this past couple of weeks. The first thing that struck me about you was your huge personality. You quickly realised I was the food lady and therefore was definitely worth communicating with. As soon as you saw me you would be straight to the bars to check out what I had got for you. You and your mate, Dave, had such a love/hate relationship but it was clear you really thought the world of one another.

I still can't believe you have gone. How can such a big character no longer be here. Losing you has been like losing one of my own and I am so glad I was able to help lay you to rest.

I just hope Rainbow Bridge was ready for you, because you are going to make such an impact!

Bye bye gorgeous man! Reunited with G! XXXXXXXX
 
Poor Benjamin he was a beautiful boy. I always loved the way that he looked like he had been eating baked beans with his brilliant orange markings.x)

Rest in peace Benjamin i hope you have found your friends and my Murphy what a gorgeous bunch of new boys Rainbow bridge will have. xxoxo
 
Ha ha! Forgot about the baked bean thing! It's been a while...

Forgot I had this video. It was compiled in about November 08, but it sums Ben up perfectly... There was one with music on it, but it was taken off the host site. Still, you can hear all the chewing Ben did in this!:)

 
What a gorgeous collection of memories. I love his little face when he munched and the noise he made.

I will always remember him as the little baked bins piggy.x)
 
Oh no - what terrible news!

I am so sorry that you couldn't be there when Ben had to leave, even though he was in the best of hands. It always comes as such a shock.

Send my love to Dave!

RIP Big Boy Ben
 
I am so sorry that you lost Ben and so soon after Gary :( I was shocked when I saw it on FB.

Sleep peacefully Ben, you will be very sadly missed. Watch over your mummy and piggy friends. They love you very much xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
So sorry to hear that your have lost your lovely Benjamin :( And so soon after Garry :(

Sleep well Benjamin. Look down on Dave and Mummy from the Bridge xx
 
So sorry for you loss.

RIP Benjamin, popcorn free at rainbow bridge with all your piggys friends x x x x
 
Ben was absolutly gorgeous, I'm so sorry he's no longer with you Emma.

Rest well, dear Benjamin. xx
 
I'm so sorry Emma :( What a stunning boy he was & a beautiful tribute to him.

Sleep in peace Ben x
 
Dear Emma and Andrew i'm so so sorry about little Ben 8...8...8...
RIP Benjamin run free at the bridge, now you can popcorn and play with Garry in the lush green fields, enjoy munching on those dandelions and clover together, you've left mummy and daddy very very sad, you'll NEVER EVER be forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and loads of loves from Velvet, Onyx and Glynis xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another little star now twinkling in the sky ........ :(


them when we heard that Ben was ill we had all paws crossed, i'm so sorry his little body could not cope 8...
I have watched the video and seen the pigtures, he was such a handsome boy x) and yes Linds is so right :)
 
What sad news. Run free at the bridge handsome boy and send piggie kisses down to your mummy who is missing your terribly..
 
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