Chris and Martin returned back to Animal Junction right after their best friend for life, Zoboomafoo 1's funeral ceremony (ever since he passed away from a serious illness).
Just as they solemnly prepared for the beginning of the entire day, they didn't suspect what the Clay Critters Band had planned for them and what was about to transpire would bring both of them to tear drops.
"Okay, is everybody ready?" asked Clay Frog
"Ready as we'll ever be, Clay Frog," replied Clay Bear. "Remember, this is for Chris and Martin, hit it, Clay Pig."
Clay Pig began playing on the piano, cueing Clay Frog to begin singing the memorial tribute they had written.
Clay Frog: Goodbye, lemur friend
may you ever stay in our hearts
you had the grace to hold yourself
when life was gettin' hard
you lived here in the country
and you still had so much to gain
but now you've gone to heaven
and the angels know your name
Clay Frog (continued): and it seems to me you lived your life
like a candle in the wind
never failin' to make us smile
when the rain set in
and I'm happy to have known you
since I was just a kid
your candle burned out long before
your legend never did
[Music Continues On Piano Keys]
Clay Frog: loneliness was naught
every time you crossed paths with us
you wished to know about our lives
and in you we placed our trust
even though you've died
we keep on moving strong
that's what you'd want us all to do
although mournin' you is never wrong
Clay Frog (continued): and it seems to me you lived your life
like a candle in the wind
never failin' to make us smile
when the rain set in
and I'm happy to have known you
since I was just a kid
your candle burned out long before
your legend never did
Clay Frog: goodbye, lemur friend
may you ever stay in our hearts
you had the grace to hold yourself
when life was gettin' hard
Clay Frog (continued): goodbye, lemur friend
from a country lost without your soul
who'll miss the days you brightened here
more than you'll ever know
Clay Pig: and it seems to me you lived your life
like a candle in the wind
never failin' to make us smile
when the rain set in
and I'm happy to have known you
since I was just a kid
your candle burned out long before
your legend ever did
By the time the song dedicated to the loving memories of Zoboomafoo 1 was over, Martin had become a silent sobbing mess.
Chris was trying real hard to hold back his own tear drops.
It was the most beautiful thing both of them always heard.
"I'm pretty sure Zoboo would've loved that," said Chris to Martin. "and I know he'll always be with all of us and in Animal Junction in heavenly spirit."
"So do I," replied Martin, who managed to compose himself. "he wouldn't have traded his time with his good friends and true family members for anything, that's just the kind of lemur he was, but of course, life must go on," so let's pay our own tribute for Zoboo by keeping this part of Animal Junction running smoothly."
Chris and Martin went back to their hard work. They were still depressed about Zoboomafoo 1, but they knew he wouldn't want them to spend all day grieving him. There was work to be done and a successful day was a good day. Just as long as they did that, Zoboomafoo 1 would always be proud of them.
A few days later, a new lemur named Zoboomafoo 2 came to them, and they decided to nickname him Zoboo and pretend the entire thing never happened.