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6 days ago
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Couple Honors Senior Dog, Who Was 'the Center of Our Universe,' at Wedding Before Having to Put Him Down
Speaking to bride Libbee Dyer at the altar through tears, groom Ryan Dyer said, "Our trio is about to become a duo"NEED TO KNOW A couple honored their 19-year-old dog, Jack, at their wedding ceremony just before having to put him down In a now-viral video shared by their wedding videographer, bride Libbee Dyer said, "He's going to go to heaven on Monday" The video also shows groom Ryan Dyer saying through tears at the altar, "Our trio is about to become a duo"Ryan and Libbee Dyer's emotional wedding day was a celebration of love — and the many beautiful years they spent with their dog, Jack. As they prepared to tie the knot, the couple was also facing the heartbreaking reality of having to put down their beloved 19-year-old pet. "He's going to go to heaven on Monday," Libbee, wearing her wedding dress, said in a now-viral video shared on Instagram by their wedding videographer, Jamie Ross. Ryan and Libbee decided to honor Jack on their special day, with all their friends and family surrounding them. "This weekend, as much as it's our celebration, it's a celebration for Jack as well, just so everyone we love can say goodbye to him because we do everything with him," the bride explained in the clip, which shows the dog — who's dressed in a tiny black-and-white tuxedo — lying in a wagon decorated with ribbon as guests approached to pet him. The video also features various photos and clips of the couple's travel and adventures with Jack, including a ride on Australia's Puffing Billy, the world's oldest steam locomotive. Jack can be seen resting his head on the sill of an open window, catching a breeze during the ride. "I feel like he's touched a part of everyone's lives in his 19 years," Libbee noted of Jack's legacy. Ross' video, which has received more than 3 million views, also captures the couple standing at the altar, as Ryan said through tears to Libbee, "And even though our trio is about to become a duo, I know it won't be long before we are filling the back seat again." In a lengthy caption, Ross shared how the Dyers' story, and love for Jack, moved him. "I don't usually get emotional at weddings these days — I stay pretty focused on filming, but this story got me. When I arrived on the wedding day, it was immediately clear how much Jack meant to his Ryan & Lib, and I knew I had to capture whatever I could," he wrote. "Although it's not the kind of storyline that would fit into a wedding film, I knew I wanted to put something together as a keepsake," he added. "At the heart of it, my work is about preserving a snapshot in time — something real to return to as the years pass." Ryan and Libbee told that they made the difficult decision to put Jack down two weeks before their wedding, and vowed to make the most of the time they had left with their pet. On their wedding day, he was the guest of honor. 'I had his bed behind us at the wedding for the dinner, so he had a bit of the entrée, a bit of dessert, a bit of the main [course],' Ryan told the outlet. 'Everyone got to go up to him and say their goodbyes, or give him a pat, give him a treat. He got all the attention during the cocktail hour, which he loved,' he added. Jack has been Ryan's faithful companion since he was a child. When he was 12, his parents surprised him and his sister with two puppies, and Ryan got Jack, then just 8 weeks old. "I still remember they drove up into the driveway, and Jack's head was above the car window," Ryan told Eventually, Libbee came into the duo's lives, and they became a family of three. The couple said it's been heartwarming to see how Jack's story has touched so many people, who flooded the video's comments section with messages of sympathy. 'Jake was the center of our universe, and it felt really fitting that now almost 4 million people have seen how special he was,' Libbee told Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Ross is happy that he was able to preserve these precious memories of Jack's final moments for the Dyers. 'Hearing the story directly from Libbee gave it an extra layer of intimacy. It made it like a time capsule for how she felt in that exact moment,' the videographer told the outlet. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
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31-07-2025
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Bride and Groom Honor Their Dog, 19, at Wedding Before Putting Him Down: 'He's Going to Go to Heaven'
Libbee and Ryan Dyer celebrated a new chapter of life while honoring their senior dog, Jack, on their wedding day. A sentimental video shared to Instagram began with the bride sharing that Jack, who was 19 at the time, was spending his final days surrounded by loved ones at their nuptials. "He's going to go to heaven on Monday ... this weekend, as much as it's out celebration, it's a celebration for Jack as well, so everyone we love can say goodbye to him,' Libbee Dyer said in the video. 'I feel like he's touched a part of everyone's lives in his 19 years," she added. Libbee Dyer shared a few travel memories with Jack before the video panned to Ryan Dyer emotionally mentioning that their "trio was about to become a duo." The video, which has amassed over 3 million views since its release on April 24, brought users to tears. 'Another beautiful day to cry over strangers on the internet again,' one user said. 'I'm so sorry for your loss and what a beautiful thing to do to honor him on your special day. I can tell he was as special as the day was,' another user said. In an interview with wedding videographer Jamie Ross (@jamierossweddings), who captured the story, explains his original thought process on highlighting Jack's life. 'As someone who tends to stay fairly stoic while working, I usually try not to let emotional stories affect me too much so I can stay focused,' Ross explains. 'But as a dog lover, this one really hit me. That was my cue that this was the kind of heartwarming story that deserved to be told,' he continues. Ryan and Libbee Dyer tell that two weeks before their wedding, they made the decision to let Jack rest after the occasion. This allowed them to have quality time with him and let family members say their goodbyes on the wedding day. 'I had his bed behind us at the wedding for the dinner, so he had a bit of the entrée, a bit of dessert, a bit of the main (course),' Ryan Dyer says. 'Everyone got to go up to him and say their goodbyes, or give him a pat, give him a treat. He got all the attention during the cocktail hour, which he loved,' he adds. Ryan Dyer says he was 12 when Jack came into his life. His parents had gifted him and his sister two puppies, and Ryan Dyer got 8-week-old Jack. "I still remember they drove up into the driveway and Jack's head was above the car window," Ryan Dyer adds. Ryan Dyer and Jack went on to become a happy family of three with Libbee Dyer, and they shared adventures of traveling across Australia. Libbee Dyer recalls Ross asking her to share a few words about Jack during their wedding, but "completely forgot" about the ask until the day the video went up on social media. 'As a wedding filmmaker, I believe my role is to preserve not just the big moments, but the emotions and memories that fade with time,' Ross says. 'Hearing the story directly from Libbee gave it an extra layer of intimacy. It made it like a time capsule for how she felt in that exact moment,' the videographer notes. The couple says they are shocked by the virality of the video, and that the online reaction has been heartwarming to them. 'Jake was the center of our universe, and it felt really fitting that now almost 4 million people have seen how special he was,' Libbee Dyer says. For Ross, he says that capturing Jack has shifted the way he approaches wedding days to capture true emotion. 'It's not just about capturing what the day looked like, but about preserving how it felt,' he notes. 'My priority isn't no longer making the film look like a movie. It's about capturing precious moments that will one day mean everything to a couple." This article was originally published on Solve the daily Crossword
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28-05-2025
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Press Release: GAM Investments Strengthens European Equities Platform with Appointment of Leading Investment Team
GAM European Equity Team Photograph Zurich: 28 May 2025 PRESS RELEASE GAM Investments Strengthens European Equities Platform with Appointment of Leading Investment TeamTom O'Hara, Jamie Ross and David Barker join GAM Investments to manage flagship GAM Star European Equity and Continental European Equity funds GAM Investments is pleased to announce the appointment of a new European Equities team comprising Tom O'Hara, Jamie Ross and David Barker. As of 15 May 2025, the team has assumed investment management responsibilities for the GAM Star European Equity and GAM Star Continental European Equity funds. This highly regarded investment team brings with them a style-agnostic, high-conviction investment approach that complements GAM's longstanding heritage in European equities. The appointment marks a further milestone in GAM's transformation and ongoing commitment to investment excellence. Tom O'Hara, Investment Director, European Equities at GAM, commented: 'It's great to be joining GAM. This is a very exciting time in the company's turnaround, supported by a long-term focused majority owner and a strong, investment-led culture that traces its roots to Gilbert de Botton. On a personal level, my investing career started thanks to John Bennett - who spent 17 years at GAM managing European Equities and always spoke highly of the firm's investment ethos. So, it really feels like a natural fit for us to be here.' 'Our approach will remain consistent with our past. We are managing a concentrated, high-conviction portfolio of around 30 stocks, using our straightforward and repeatable framework, . This combines expected earnings growth, cash return and valuation change to assess whether a company's return potential exceeds that of the broader market.' A core, consistent and transparent investment process While the team brings a fresh perspective, they remain committed to delivering a core, flexible, style-agnostic strategy which builds on the legacies of both GAM and their own history as successful European equity investors. Their process is grounded in fundamental research and offers clear, data-driven insights for clients. , 'We want to be open-source. That means sharing our investment insights, process and return assumptions with clients transparently and consistently across all our communications.' A turning point for Europe The team also believes the macro backdrop is shifting decisively in Europe's favour. 'For decades, cheap valuations alone weren't enough to catalyse change in Europe. But that's no longer the case. Geopolitical realignment sparked, in part, by the return of Donald Trump who has done more for EU unity than any post-war president,' . 'We're seeing a more assertive Europe: a looser fiscal stance in Germany, more coherent messaging from EU leaders, and growing momentum for innovation, investment, and regulatory simplification.' 'Europe has a generational opportunity to redefine itself that demands cohesive action across industrial policy, energy security and tech sovereignty. These shifts will create a new generation of winners across the region. We believe this marks a key turning point for the European equity market.' Elmar Zumbuehl, Group CEO of GAM Investments, added 'We are delighted to welcome Tom, Jamie and David to GAM. Their fresh approach, tight teamwork and use of advanced technology to focus on what really matters fully embraces the transformational changes underway in active investing. Their arrival significantly strengthens our specialist active equity offering and with investor interest returning to Europe, we see this as a powerful step forward for GAM's specialist active equities platform and our clients.' Investors are encouraged to contact their local GAM relationship manager to learn more about the strategies or meet the team through upcoming events, webinars and roadshows. Editorial Information: Video: Introduction to European Equities at GAM – Tom O'Hara, David Barker and Jamie Ross. Team Bios: Tom O'Hara, Investment Director, is responsible for the management of European Equity funds at GAM, alongside Jamie Ross and David Barker. Before joining GAM Investments in May 2025, he spent 7 years managing European equity funds at Janus Henderson Investors. Prior to this, he spent 8 years as a sell side equity research analyst covering the metals and mining sector. He began his career in the treasury of Northern Rock plc. He has 19 years of financial industry experience and received his BA degree (Hons) in economics from Newcastle University. He is passionate about the role of emerging technologies in shaping active investing and was an early investor in Quartr, a Swedish fintech platform, where he continues to serve as a non-executive adviser. David Barker, Investment Manager, is responsible for the management of European Equity funds at GAM. Before joining GAM Investments in May 2025, he was a Research Analyst on the European Equities Team at Janus Henderson Investors, a position he had held since 2021. Prior to this, he was Research Analyst specialising in Aerospace & Defence and Industrials at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he started in 2017. David graduated with a BA degree in History from Somerville College, University of Oxford and has 9 years of financial industry experience. Jamie Ross, Investment Manager, is responsible for the management of European Equity funds at GAM. Before joining GAM Investments in May 2025, he was a Portfolio Manager on the European Equities Team at Janus Henderson Investors, a position he had held since 2016. Prior to this, he was a portfolio manager on the UK Equities Team, where he co-managed a UK equities pooled fund. He started his career with Henderson in 2007. Jamie graduated with a BA degree (Hons) in economics from Durham University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and has 18 years of financial industry experience. For further information please contact: Colin Bennett | GAM Media Relations T +44 (0) 20 73 938 544 Visit us: us: X and LinkedIn About GAM GAM Investments is a highly scalable global investment platform with strong global distribution capabilities focusing on three core areas, Specialist Active Investing, Alternative Investing and Wealth Management, that is listed in Switzerland. It delivers distinctive and differentiated investment solutions across its Investment and Wealth Management businesses. Its purpose is to protect and enhance clients' financial future. It attracts and empowers brightest minds to provide investment leadership, innovation and a positive impact on society and the environment. Total assets under management were CHF 16.3 billion as of 31 December 2024. GAM Investments has global distribution with offices in 14 countries and is geographically diverse with clients in almost every continent. Headquartered in Zurich, GAM Investments was founded in 1983, and its registered office is at Hardstrasse 201 Zurich, 8037 Switzerland. For more information about GAM Investments, please visit Other Important Information This release contains or may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements. 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