In a message dated 5/31/07 12:09:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, VPREZHMF@xxxxxxx writes: Our generation group are disappearing very quickly I just got back from Dick Whalen's funeral. It was interesting to see his daughters that I haven't seen in twenty years, and to listen to Bill Basu speak so clearly on what Dick meant to him. It was clear that Dick and Jean had such a special relationship, and Jean took time to thank us for coming to the service. It was interesting to see so many of the dog people there. Clearly Dick made his mark on our sport, and on our hearts. I hope that we can show that devotion to those of us who are still here, and that we will be remembered as Dick was. We are dwindling down to a precious few. This is the time for us to reflect on that, and to find a way to recognize how important we are to each other, and perhaps to say so now and then. Unless, of course someone beats out our dog at a show. In that case, ignore the above, and let it be known that we should have won, no matter what the judge said. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================