We are losing our legends.... Ann was one of the funniest people I have ever known... and she was always kind.? I can't remember anyone ever having anything bad to say about her.... Just think about it... THAT is something!!!!! The breed is better off today?and Ann Mesdag had a great part in that.? WE are all indeed poorer today than when she was with us.? My sincerest condolences to her family.... you were left some gigantic shoes to fill and a big hole in many many hearts. Gary Lewis Garter German Shepherd Dogs Home of: RBIM Lisa of Fran-Jo Anne Isle ROM Ch Yankee of Fran-Jo Anne Isle -----Original Message----- From: Kathy Tank <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 1:48 pm Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Ann Mesdag ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kathy Tank <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx> Date: 31 Mar 2008 14:47 ] Re: Ann Mesdag To: Helen Franklin helen@xxxxxxxxxxx This is just heartbreaking news. Ann was one of the funniest, kindest and yes toughest women I have ever met. She gave so much to the breed, to all of us, and asked NOTHING in return. She gave respect, and commanded respect. She was knowledgable, and exacting, and caring. What a tremendous loss to all of us. God Speed Ann. You were one of a kind, and you will be missed, terribly. Kathy Tank ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================