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The Rainbow Bridge   

Just this side of heaven is a place called journey to this idyllic spot. There are meadows and hills enough for all to
frolic freely, and plenty of food, water and sunshine. Each and every animal is warm and comfortable.

Those pets who have been ill or aged are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made
whole and strong. Each is just as we remember in our dreams of days and times gone by. Our pets are happy and
content at Rainbow Bridge, except for one small thing. Every creature misses someone special whom they've left
behind.

The animals all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops, and looks into the distance. His or
her bright eyes are intent; an eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he or she begins to run from the group, flying over
the green grass, legs going faster and faster. You have been spotted, and you and your special friend come together in
joyous reunion. Happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head; and you look once more
into the trusting eyes of your pet so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the
Rainbow Bridge together.

—Author Unknown
Casey
Beloved lab of Mary
DeLeeuw. February
1995 to November
2008.  
SAR Prayer

Dearest Lord;
Help us to always be prepared, diligent, alert and
strong. Help us train and work our dogs to their
highest potential and let us not fail them when we
are called to serve. Help us exceed our goals and  
to serve as a beacon to others. Protect us always,
lift us up when we need you the mostand walk with
us always;  
keeping us safe.

Amen.

Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose
breath excites the restless wave.Please
guide the course of those who strive
To find the lost, keep them alive.
For those whose families wait alone
They search for souls to carry home.

Oh Christ, the Lord of hill and plain,
O'er which our traffic runs amain,
By mountain pass or valley low,
Wherever Lord our brethren go,
Protect them by Thy guarding hand
From every peril on the land!

Merciful Father protect from harm
Those who could not flee before the storm;
The sick, the poor, the old, the weak,
We pray to thee their souls to keep.
Please welcome them with open arms
If they should perish in the storm.

O Trinity of love and power!
Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them whereso'er they go.
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee,
Glad praise from air, and land, and sea!
SAR Hymn - The following hymn are two
verses written by David Kenneth Mason; USCG
Aux. (2009) and two verses from the U.S.
Episcopal Church version 1940 of the hymn "For
those in Peril on the Sea".  Sandy V.
Click here for music.
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Special T Bar or "T"
Registered Quarter
Horse
We join Karen Belau in
mourning the loss of this
gentle horse. T lived to
the old age of 31 with the
love and care Karen
gave him.

Strength by gentleness
confined...
Pepper
Sandy Vernlund enjoyed
everyday she shared with
her little long haired
Chihauhau, "Pepper".  
She was a loyal
companion and fierce
protector.
Deacon
We join Rhonda and Dan
Doyscher in mourning the
loss of Deacon, a large
yellow lab with a heart to
match. You will be missed.
In memory of
Nick Armstrong
Rapid City
Police Department
All dogs go to heaven!