A FINAL FAREWELL TO DYLAN: Sir Tom Joes’ emotional farewell to his “loyal friend” and “rock” –

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🕊️ A FINAL BOW FOR DYLAN: Sir Tom Jones’s Farewell to His Loyal Mate

Yesterday, Dylan—my faithful companion—peacefully crossed over the rainbow bridge, bringing to a close 14 years of shared life, loyalty, and quiet strength. Those years cannot be measured by time alone, but by devotion and a presence that words can never fully capture.

Anyone who has ever loved a dog knows they are never “just” pets. They are the keepers of our secrets, the silent witnesses to our lives. From the moment I brought Dylan home, the house felt less empty—calmer, warmer, more complete.

Dylan was my steadiest companion. Not only in our home in London, but also when the stage lights dimmed and the crowds had gone. I will always remember him lying quietly beside the piano as I rehearsed. He never cared about fame, applause, or the “Sex Bomb” image the world knows—he simply wanted to be close to his master.

He faced every change in my life with a calm dignity, as if he understood that his purpose was to be my anchor. Dylan was there when my beloved Linda was still with us, and he stayed by my side after she passed, offering comfort when the silence became too heavy to bear.

Looking back through old photographs, I see a lifetime of shared memories—simple moments that meant everything. Some pain requires silence to heal, but I know every tear is worth the love and companionship Dylan gave so freely.

Animals offer a love that is honest, pure, and unwavering. I only wish that “dog years” did not pass so quickly. Dylan’s memory will live on forever—not only in my heart, but in the quiet corners of the home he guarded with such devotion.

Rest easy, my boy.
Papa loves you. ❤️💔🐾

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