[Flagdu] David Bearden & Upton

[Sherri]

Oh Marion,

This is so sad! Please let David know how sad I feel for him and that I wish 
nothing but for peace for he and Upton. Thank you.

Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
To: "FLAGDU List" <FLAGDU at NFBNET.ORG>
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 7:23 PM
Subject: [Flagdu] David Bearden & Upton


> Dear All,
>    David Bearden called me today and asked that I share some information 
> with this list, as he is still having technical challenges. David told me 
> that his guide dog, Upton, has been limping lately, so he took him to the 
> vet today. The vet did a biopsy on a growth on Upton's knee and found that 
> he has a very aggressive cancer. The vet wanted to put Upton down, but 
> David says he doesn't want Upton to die in pain. Tomorrow morning, Upton 
> will have surgery to remove some of his limph glands and help ease his 
> pain. The vet told David that it will buy a little time, but he doesn't 
> expect Upton to survive more than 3 - 6 months. Please keep David in your 
> thoughts and prayers. Losing a trusted guide is very difficult, but when 
> our friends are so young (Upton is only six), it is even more challenging.
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
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