In a message dated 6/26/2007 10:03:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, SHOWGSD@xxxxxxx writes: This is just so sad....he had so many pieces of memorabilia from his duty with the Marines (was one of the initial flag raisers in WWII) plus tons of souvenirs from his many years in broadcasting. Ray was the backbone of the Diablo Valley German Shepherd Club for many, many years and also was the primary organizers of the Western Regional Council of German Shepherd Dog Clubs. Both clubs prospered under his leadership. I don't have much more information at this time, but thought his friends would like to know what was happening. I will be working with his Marine friends to see what we can do help. Kay Springer This is a tragedy. Kay, please let us know what we can do to help. Who else is in the danger zone? Very, very sad. Ileana ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================