01/16/2022
It is with a sad heart that I announce the passing of one Benchmark Automotive' s family members. Brandy passed away quietly this morning at home surrounded by her family. She will be missed.
Brandy Butler was born in October of 2006.
On a cold November evening, my wife Victoria called me at home and asked if it would be ok to bring home a puppy. I responded with a firm “No”. About an hour or so later, Brandy came into our home and lives.
From the get go, Brandy always drew attention and a smile. With her short stocky legs and wide body, she resembled what I jokingly called a teacup lab. However, in reality, it is more likely Brandy was a cross between a Corgi and a Dachshund.
She loved her home with room to run. Even though we didn’t have a fenced yard, Brandy never strayed. She would simply pick a spot on the front porch and lounge in the sun or sometimes in the tall grass always keeping one eye open for those pesky squirrels. Brandy was fast in her prime days but never quite fast enough to catch that squirrel even though she gave it her best shot.
Her favorite daily routine though was going to work with me at the shop. Parts runners and customers would always get a warm greeting, hopefully in exchange for a treat or a belly rub. Not getting to go to the shop would result in me getting the cold shoulder when I came home later that day. Never to hold a grudge though, Brandy quickly gave in and was ready to go the next day.
In her final days, Brandy, even though clearly ran down and not feeling her best, still persisted to go to work. And even though she wasn’t able to greet everyone, she was happy to be there.
Brandy had a lot of friends and she will be missed. There will never be another one like her.
Run free pup, until we meet again.
