Today a hero passed away... he wasn't a breed Champion, he wasn't even a great Obedience winner (he just never saw the need to walk around a ring twice)... but he was his owner's hero. Black Hart of Kender, CGC, TC, OFA (H/E and Cardiac) epitomized the GSD. He was a perfect family dog. When a younger dog he was instrumental in chasing away some burglars. He took a beating during that episode... but it didn't change his wonderful temperament. But mostly, outside of his family, Hart will be remembered by the folks of Arizona as the big black GSD that walked in every Veterans Day Parade since 2000. He, and his owner, Ali Wright, were there from the beginning of the GCGSDC's involvement with the Parade. RIP Hart, you will indeed be missed. Black Hart of Kender, CGC, TC, OFA (H/E and Cardiac) 1996 - 2007. Godspeed. If you would like to offer condolences to Ali you can email her at kendercat@xxxxxxxxx Ginger Cleary,Rome, GA ww.rihadin.com The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. ? James Madison Member GSDCA Member Sawnee Mtn Kennel Club GA Director Responsible Dog Owners of the Eastern States. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.11.19/956 - Release Date: 8/16/2007 9:48 AM ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 ============================================================================