history: My dog died after 13 years, and it broke my heart.  Burying him was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.  Gut wrenching to lose something you love. I recently lost my dog_comma_ after 13 years. oh I am so sorry for your loss.
current: Yeah, it was terrible.  Heart wrenching to bury him.
next: I bet. You gave him a good long life, that was the best you could do.