<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;"><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>Hello Everyone,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>I must break very sad news to all.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Comet who has been my loving dog guide for almost nine years passed away this Sunday the 26<SUP>th</SUP>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She unexpectedly became very ill on Saturday the 25<SUP>th</SUP>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I took her to the K-State Veterinary Clinic very next day hoping that something could be done to make her comfortable and take a step toward her recovery.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>However, sadly I found out that there was no option for her complete recovery.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The fluid built up in her chest around her lung.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It was matter of time the fluid would enter in to her lung and suffocate her eventually.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>I could not let that happen to inflict further suffering on my lovely Comet.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I had to make the hardest decision I have ever made in my life so far on that Sunday evening.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I stayed with her till the very end.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She went peacefully a little before 8:00PM on Sunday evening.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I greatly appreciate to you-all for your emotional and material support for Comet and myself.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She will be (I am most certain) remembered by every one of you.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I miss her very much and will continue to miss her.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>At the same time I recognize the importance of celebrating her life.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>Chikako Mochizuki<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></DIV></td></tr></table>