A touching tribute to a late dog has gone viral after a man, Boo Am Go, expressed his deep sorrow and love for his puggle, Bella, who passed away at the age of 15 on November 17. At 73, Boo has been grieving her loss by speaking to her every day, constantly reminding her how much he misses her. His home, now empty without her, feels incomplete, and he seeks signs from Bella as a way of keeping her memory alive.
In a heartfelt act of remembrance, Boo went out into the yard and raked the leaves into the shape of the word “BELLA” followed by a love heart. His daughter, Grace Go, 39, witnessed this beautiful moment and captured it on video. Grace, who lives in New Jersey, was deeply moved by her father’s gesture. She described it as “the most beautiful tribute” she had ever seen, and it brought her to tears, noting how much time and effort Boo put into making it perfect.
While raking the leaves, Boo also spoke to Bella, asking her how she was doing and telling her how much he missed her. Grace said the tribute was particularly moving because Boo’s love for Bella was evident in the care he took to create it. Despite the wind, Boo ensured that the leaves stayed in place by using a water hose to add weight, demonstrating his determination to make the tribute lasting and meaningful.
Grace shared the footage of her father’s tribute on TikTok, where it quickly gained widespread attention, with over 480,000 views and nearly 150,000 likes. The video resonated with many viewers, sparking an outpouring of sympathy and kind words. Grace and Boo were comforted by the positive responses from strangers who expressed their own experiences of losing pets and how they could relate to the pain Boo was feeling.
The emotional tribute, along with the flood of supportive comments, has helped Boo cope with his grief. Grace explained that reading the messages together brought her father comfort, as many people shared their own stories of losing beloved pets. The outpouring of love and understanding from social media has provided a small measure of solace for the Go family as they continue to mourn the loss of their loyal companion, Bella.