Person Sheet
NameJohnson Looper Of Calhoun 
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[15]Birth7 Oct 1988, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri [15]
Birth MemoDate Whelped; AKC black labrador retriever; Breeder - John M. McMullin of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adopted9 Jan 1989, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward, Florida Age: <1
Adopt MemoMerryfield Kennels
Death8 Oct 2004, Key Largo, Monroe, Florida Age: 16
Death MemoDied peacefully in my arms at home, lying in his favorite spot
Burial MemoAshes to be buried with me when I die.
Alias/AKALooper
OccupationBest Friend
Cause of deathEuthanasia
FatherMark Cory WAKENSHAW
Misc. Notes
1. Tattoo inside right thigh - {36S TMK}
2. Bought from The Merryfield Kennels in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Jan 1989). Slept on my lap for the three hour drive home. He was named after the Johnson Outboard motor referred to as a “Looper”, which were built in the OMC plant in Calhoun, Georgia. Thus, his AKC registered name is “Johnson Looper of Calhoun”.
3. The following is a song by Hootie & the Blowfish that I used for Looper’s Memorial. It seemed to fit at the time. And it still does....
“Tears Fall Down”
Now I see the time we had before
Was just a passing moment that we can't share anymore
And I've learned that written words are not the same
As when you take the time to say it and let the clouds release the rain
And I wish my dreams alone could bring back my old friend
But yesterday is just something I can't mend
And I've broke down for my lost brother, and I've died for mamma too
Now my tears fall down for you
And I say one thing each day, before I lay me down
I thank God for your sweet smile although you're not around
And I can't overcome your memory in my mind
It's a bridge I'll never cross until the end of time
And I wish my dreams alone could bring back my old friend
But yesterday is just something I can't mend
'Cause I've broke down for my lost father, and I've cried for sister too
Now my tears fall down for you.
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Farewell old friend. You brought so much joy into my life that I could never begin to thank you enough. You will be with me always.
Nighty-night bud. You sleep good OK?
2. Bought from The Merryfield Kennels in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Jan 1989). Slept on my lap for the three hour drive home. He was named after the Johnson Outboard motor referred to as a “Looper”, which were built in the OMC plant in Calhoun, Georgia. Thus, his AKC registered name is “Johnson Looper of Calhoun”.
3. The following is a song by Hootie & the Blowfish that I used for Looper’s Memorial. It seemed to fit at the time. And it still does....
“Tears Fall Down”
Now I see the time we had before
Was just a passing moment that we can't share anymore
And I've learned that written words are not the same
As when you take the time to say it and let the clouds release the rain
And I wish my dreams alone could bring back my old friend
But yesterday is just something I can't mend
And I've broke down for my lost brother, and I've died for mamma too
Now my tears fall down for you
And I say one thing each day, before I lay me down
I thank God for your sweet smile although you're not around
And I can't overcome your memory in my mind
It's a bridge I'll never cross until the end of time
And I wish my dreams alone could bring back my old friend
But yesterday is just something I can't mend
'Cause I've broke down for my lost father, and I've cried for sister too
Now my tears fall down for you.
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Farewell old friend. You brought so much joy into my life that I could never begin to thank you enough. You will be with me always.
Nighty-night bud. You sleep good OK?
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