Yesterday we lost a great person as well as a shepherd breeder. I started him up about 3 years ago and he just enjoyed doing it. This was Greg Smith of Von Smith German Shepherds in Gilbertsville PA. he was like a second dad to me. at the age of 53, he finally lost his battle to COPD, Emphazema, Phumonia, and Asthma. he had a rough past year in and out of the hospital and on breathing machines. he would pull out of it and come home to enjoy the dogs. Now the time came that he could not fight anymore. Greg was also a former Pottstown K-9 Police officer many years ago. that was his first german shepherd and loved them after that. I now have to say goodbye to my wonderful friend/second dad. i am going to miss him.... please send your prayers to his family and the dogs. we have found homes for his dogs as i know he will be very happy on where they are going. We love you Greg and will miss you dearly. Rhonda Moyer Ro-Jon German Shepherds CGC Evaluator www.geocities.com/rojonshepherds ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================