In a message dated 3/18/2010 3:03:58 P.M. Central Daylight Time, Stormy435@xxxxxxx writes: Bob Moore, an explanation Date: Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:21 pm ((PDT)) To quell rumors let me explain why I went on the Emeritus program. In mid November I started blacking out and falling to the ground. The doctor that I was seeing had no explanation. At the time of the AKC/Eukanuba show in Long Beach I felt terrible. Did a lot of praying, accepting assistance from family and others to get me through the evening. Since then I have spent time in the hospital. As a result I am diagnosed as having Lung, lymph node and bone cancer,along with Congestive Heart Failure. I am being treated for all, but the bone cancer and Heart failure are classed as incurable. I am unable to travel, very unsteady on my feet, very dizzy at times. I have given up driving. I have accepted the consequences, made Peace with God, and I am ready when He is . Thank you all for the vast numbers of cards,calls and other messages. There is no way that I could reply to all. I HAVE LOVED THE DOGS, THE DOG SHOWS AND THE PEOPLE. In my physical condition I could not do justice to the judging. I love you all and wish for the AKC's future. Bob Moore I made this announcement to the list some time ago,clarifying that he was not "OUR" Bob Moore. Since then I have kept tract of him through our Kathleen Steen,who visits him several times per week,along with Don Jones. His message says it all, He really loved to judge GSDs though he got cranky in latter years and wouldn't allow liver or bait throwing in his ring.or double handling. As I said before he finished my litter brother/sister team BIS Ch Meadowmill's Legend, and Ch Meadowmill's Lola. . He has my Prayers. Helen Miller Fisher ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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/ ============================================================================