I'm still fighting with myself over this. To have to make the decision for him just felt like I cheated him. Like I gave up before he did. Feeling his last heartbeats isn't something I would want to do again. I felt like I owed him to at least be there with him to the very end.
Ken you made the decision because you knew it was the right one.
Buddy my dog lived for 17 years and I took him in to vet. Vet and I knew it was time, he was full of rumors. Buddy looked at me and we stared eye to eye. I could tell he understood and would not fault me. I'm sure inside you know it was ok.
Deepest condolences on the loss of your family member.