Is it time to brake out the black mourning bands at this years national? Terry --- On Wed, 4/29/09, Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx <Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> wrote: From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx <Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Blanche Beisswenger Memorial Hero Dog Award retirement-... To: GrnRam415@xxxxxxx, VPREZHMF@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 5:22 AM In a message dated 4/29/2009 12:48:07 A.M. Central Daylight Time, grnram415@xxxxxxx writes: I understand Helen's desire to keep the Award worthy. To beg people to nominate dogs for this incredible recognition really takes away from the value of this wonderful award. Helen, thank you so much for the work you have done and for keeping the goals that Blanche had alive for so long. Laura Thomas and Charm Ditto on your sentiments Laura. My Ally won the award for Pet Hero Dog in Oregon.....she saved my life more than once. While I understand Helen's desire to keep the award worthy, I still think of what a loss it will be for all the incredible service, pet, and good will dogs out there that deserve great recognition. It saddens me to realize if this stops at this point, whats next??? Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude"-William James **************Big savings on Dell XPS Laptops and Desktops!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220631276x1201390200/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.double click.net%2Fclk%3B214101948%3B35952020%3Bv) ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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 - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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 - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================