May 8, 1998 A letter to myself, Today, I had to lay to rest my best friend. I did it because he couldn't make the decision on his own, I loved this dog like no dog ever could have been loved. We did everything that we could together. Brandy, was gotten to fill the void I had of being alone after my marriage & he did so beyond anything that I could have hoped for. I will forever be indebted to Agnes Wedgmann who brought my beloved Brandy into this world. When I think back of all the great times and love he gave me & the washing of my face,feet, hands and every thing else I will always have his love in my heart. I have had almost 19 years of something very special in a little Maltese named Brandy Alexander Martell,and I know I made the right decision to put him to rest. I did this for him & not for myself. I feel I have shown compassion for the life of another of the world's creatures and know that I did the correct thing for him. I will take to my grave his memory and only wish that some where someone else can know that spirit of such an animal. Brandy, You will forever be in my heart. Your buddy, Daddy.