In a message dated 7/19/2009 3:45:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, grnram415@xxxxxxx writes: I am ashamed of this List, the GSD people and the lack of empathy exhibited by you all.? I have posted, several times, the death of one of our own.? Virginia had been involved in GSD's for decades.? She was a wonderful woman who never had a bad word to say about anyone.? She was a quiet and private person.? Yet, one felt honored to be her friend.? No, she wasn't a vocal, confrontational or a rude exhibitor.? She welcomed new people and was always supportive.? She thrilled in one's victories and was a great listener when you vented on your loss.? She was a presence at all the L.A. specialties and active in conformation and exhibiting her dogs.?But, I guess she didn't count for much since she wasn't a squeaky wheel.? She was just a good person.?? I am ashamed, because it seems that things like anonymous poison pen letters (no offense Zoe) and other?gripes are far more important than the death of one of our own.? I received only one response from this List offering condolences on her death.? Virginia had no family left.? It would've been nice to be able to pass on some nice thoughts and prayers to the friends who have seen her thru her illness and were at her side when she died. Thank?you to the folks from the GSDCLA Club who were there at her funeral and to a few GSD friends that remembered her and shared memories, even if they couldn't?physically be at her funeral. I will be off the List for awhile until I decide if I?really want to?remain part of this cold-hearted group of individuals. Laura, I haven't seen any post regarding Virginia. This happens every once in a while. I just saw a post on the list today that was sent 2 days ago. It may be why you haven't had any response. While I did not know Virginia, let me offer you my condolences as it is obvious her passing is very painful to you. I am sure no one meant any disrespect. My sincere sympathies. Ileana **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585099x1201462822/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62) ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================