So sorry to hear of the loss of Herald and of Patches. I'm sure they crossed Rainbow Bridge knowing how very much loved they were.

"Until one has loved an animal,
a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
-Anatole France

"There is no death. Only a change of worlds."
- Chief Seattle

"Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened."
-Dr. Seuss

Your beloved fur babies will always be with you in the love and happiness they inspired in your lives.