> > > > 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. > Thank you for introducing me to Dick this past winter in Santa Maria. I was out on the left coast visiting relatives. I wonder how I chose that weekend! We had a very nice visit with Dick and Jean. Did a lot of reminiscing about a Futurity Jean judged in Minnesota many years ago. It was a very pleasant time I spent with them. He is a man that will be missed by all who have met him. I am extremely proud I can count myself among them. Gary in Wis ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================