There are many ways to pay tribute to a departed loved one, but young Chris Neal (he’s only 22) shoots video for a living. So when his family had to say goodbye to his dog, Griffey, Neal turned the camera on. The resulting two-minute film is beautiful, sad, and even uplifting.

There is something very awesome about having a dog…nothing else quite compares. their sole purpose is to please you and to be there for you…nothing else in your life will ever be quite like that relationship.