When someone dies, or loses a great friend, or even finishes a dog, I only respond in private. I did have to say something when Bob Penny died, and now with the loss of Gail, I feel a need to express my feelings. Something I seldom do. I remember Gail so well, and the times we handled against each other. The jacket I wear to the National, leather with all the patches, was a gift from Gail and I only wear it to the Big Show. I developed a special relationship with Gail that lasted over 40 years. She was and will always be one of my favorite people. She had an approach to life and dogs that always humbled me, and made me realize I could emulate her and become a better person. I have a picture with Gail and myself at the last National. I don't know if she understood who I was, but just being able to see and talk to her was a comfort to me. She will be missed, honored and remembered so long as I live. Evan ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2014. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION: http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================