The Late Mickey ShortTail

(Looks skyward, thumps chest with paw.) Watch over my pals. Bless them every one. #TributeRide

You and the families of our lost pals are in capable paws and hands with Otis and Miss Pixie. Thank you again. This isn’t good-bye, just see you later. #TributeRide

Please know that in my private conversations with the Stars I will remember you all, and the pals honored here each month. #TributeRide

It has been my privilege each month to lift the concerns of this community to the Wise Stars that watch over us by light and by night. #TributeRide

I wanted to join you today to announce in person that I'm leaving the #TributeRide team after more than 10 years with this wonderful event.

That concludes today's #TributeRide. Thank you for coming. Please stay in the Rainbow Gardens as long as you like remembering your pals and loved ones.

{slips on shades, looks heavenward, thumps chest with paw} Live strong. Run free. #TributeRide

Bless each new soul at the Bridge, a place of wonder and glory beyond our comprehension. Grant us peace wise stars as we wait to join them. That's all. #TributeRide

Help us to remember, Wise Stars, to always lead with the paw of kindness, and, if we cannot help, at least to do no harm. #TributeRide

Bless every one who has walked through the dark valley and come out on the other side willing to open their hearts to a new love. To the pal waiting to be found. #TributeRide

Shine your gentle light on all those who have suffered loss, and all those who sit beside an ailing loved one. Watch over them and us by light and by night. #TributeRide

We thank you, Wise Stars, for the friendships forged in this place and for the family of choice represented here today. Though joined by grief, we are made strong by love. #TributeRide

We are reminded, Wise Stars, of those beloved pals who have gone before us in years past. Make room tonight in your firmament for all the angels to gather at the lake with Petie once more. #TributeRide

Grief cannot be defined, it can only be endured. Peace cannot be commanded, entering instead on quiet paws in the least expected hour. We wish that gift of peace for every broken heart among us today. #TributeRide

{bows head, clears throat} Wise Stars, there are times when we come to you even more affected by grief. Today the mourning of the family of our beloved @FreshOtis reminds us of the personal grief for each pal being felt in this hour of remembrance. #TributeRide

Pals, if you will all gather round, we'll speak with the Wise Stars now. #TributeRide

{leads procession back to the Rainbow Gardens, cuts engines, steps off bike, removes shades, waits for pals to gather} #TributeRide