Little Billy came home from school to see the family’s pet rooster dead in the front yard. Rigor mortis had set in and it was flat on its back with its legs in the air. When his Dad came home Billy said, “Dad

And so, together they dug a shallow grave beneath the shade of a tall oak tree, laying the rooster to rest with all the dignity and respect it deserved. Billy said a few words, his voice trembling with emotion, before they covered the grave with earth and placed a small wooden cross to mark the spot.

As they stood there in silence, the sun sinking below the horizon, Billy’s dad realized just how precious life truly was – and how important it was to cherish every moment with those we love. And though their hearts were heavy with grief, they took comfort in knowing that the rooster would live on in their memories, a beloved member of their family forever.