It is of little consolation at the time, but it does work to turn our thoughts to how great it was to have known our favorite dog, cat, animal, horse, friend, relative, neighbor, teacher, etc.. We can relive in thought the good times, and expressing it in a poem, or story, brings the good times to our heart again. We are blessed in some way, large or small, to have known almost everyone we have met in our entire life time. The gifts of our LORD teaching us many good things.
Imagine a glorious heaven ... and those we hope to see again. In Jesus name, amen.