PENNIES FROM HEAVEN By Barbara J. Galasso Where'd you get that infectious smile from that illuminated every page you were on? Didn't the owners of those beautiful German Shepherds know that they'd be competing with you for the viewer's attention when they'd look at the pages of the Review? And tell me if you would kind sir, how'd you get to be so nice in a sport that can bring out the not so kind side of many people? How'd you do it? Did you take a happy pill every morning or were you just born that way? Why'd so many people gather around you at every National that you graced with your presence? What was it about you that made people migrate towards you? Could it be that funny little hat that you always wore? How'd such a gentle man command so much respect from our beloved breed? Were you so passionate about the temperament and character of our breed because you expected nothing less from yourself? Why'd so many people (old school and new), hang on your every word? Was it because you knew more about this breed then most? Or was it because you loved it more than many? Respected, loved, revered and acknowledged as an icon among your peers. You stood as a man among men in your quiet reserve, knowing how to show kindness when those among you had temporarily lost theirs. I think the next time I see a penny lying on the pavement; I'll pick it up rather than dismiss it saying "it's only a penny. It's not worth anything." I'll remember you. You were just a penny too. But you weren't just any old penny. No sir, you were the brightest, shiniest penny of them all. A little more love was added to Heaven today and the angels rejoiced. One of their own was called home. Another penny is sent to fall on earth. I stoop to pick it up. Then I raise my head to look up at the sky and I see that smile, oh that great big wonderful smile! I got a penny today. And Heaven got Bob Penny! Somehow I feel cheated. -- Barbara J. Galasso CHIEFTAINS GERMAN SHEPHERDS Visit my website at http://chieftainsgermanshepherds.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 ============================================================================