This afternoon, CH. Topspin's Crosscourt Winner, OFA, TC went to the Rainbow Bridge to be with his mom Mariah and old buddies Boo, Midnight, Teddy, Lexie and Sasha. Lendl was our first home bred champion and will always be my all time favorite GSD because of his type and temperment. Just Just two weeks ago, we celebrated Lendl's 12th birthday. Lendl was diagnosed with DM almost two years ago and fought the good fight until his eyes and legs told me this morning that it was time. Lendl spent his last few hours under his favorite Japanese Maple tree alongside my 4 year old daughter Cassie who made it her mission to comfort him. Be at peace "Bud". Sadly missed by Pollie, Henry, Cassie & Sophie Rodrique Hug your dogs! ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================