It's never easy losing your best fur friend. I hope you do well dealing with the loss and maybe adopt another one once you feel up to it. I know my dog has done wonders for keeping me on the right side of being down the dumps.
Thanks for the kind words. He is in a better place and in no more pain. I think I'm going to look for another dog soon. I love having a dog at home. I'll be looking for a German Shepard if anyone knows of one.