Hi Finster,

I have so much to update you with!

_{Pictured; Angelique, Mama, Sheila, Gary & Carrie at the Finn + Friends, Finn’s Closet Memorial Event}

On Saturday we hosted your memorial BBQ, ‘Finn’s Closet’ – and we did SO GOOD! It was a lovely day with friends who love you, who love me & who love Daddo (and lets not leave out Tank!) — We raised $1,614… and the entire Jeep was stuffed with physical donations! I am so pleased… and overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity.

_{Pictured – All the physical donations we gathered}

We had 35ish people show up – I wasn’t certain how many would come, but I was aiming for 15! Daddo smoked meat on the smoker – you would have loved that. Of course, we told people about the time you stole an entire 6+oz steak medallion (your first week with us!) and, literally, swallowed it full.

Your Grandma and Grandpa even came from CHILLIWACK to celebrate you, my boy!

_{Pictured; THROWBACK – You & Grandpa Peter’s last year!}

The weather started out grumpy, but by the time the guests arrived it was gorgeous! Sadly, right as we were wrapping up supper, it started to rain so we moved the event inside. I can’t help but think it was you crying down on your event… in both sadness & pride. I certainly hope you are proud of us.

_{Pictured – Tank, your Best Friend, showing off the set-up for your event!}

We went the BARCS facility today to deliver all the physical donations; and we met 9 dogs currently at the shelter. The shelter is no place for a dog to live (especially Lady.. she’s been there 8 months!) – I don’t have much pull, but I will continue to share them & help them find their forever homes through your legacy ‘Finn + Friends’. The shelter is also doing another transport from Bakersfield mid-September, so we will keep a close eye on those puppers for you. Maybe there is a ‘little baby Finn’ or a relative of yours <3 I truly hope so.

I am sad… but happy. My heart is broken, but I am trying to heal by doing these things in your memory. Its bitter-sweet.