[nabs-l] Rozelle Wins Two American Humane Dog Hero Awards

[Beth]

Congrats to Mike and Roselle.  That's an honor to have that name
retired from the use of the guide dog schools.  ANd, one thing, may
Roselle be forever running through fields with wildflowers in them.
She has shed her tired and worn-out body and she's waiting for Mike on
the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.  If anyone is familiar with it,
I'd be too.  I have a friend who loves dogs and she read the Rainbow
Bridge poem to me, well, no she didn't, but told me about it.  It's a
great poem.  Mike, I hope that Roselle and you have great times when
it's time for you to leave this world, for she awaits you at the other
side of the bridge.  I'm sure you know this poem because someone might
have told you.  I hope these awards make you feel better and help you
to realize she's watching over you now.  I know, everyone never
forgets their first dog, but she's sure to be a memory and a half
more.
Sincerely,
Beth

On 11/12/11, Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
>     Last night Roselle, a guide dog of Mike Hingson received two awards from
> the American Humane Association for her courage and devotion to her work and
> her master particularly on 9/11. Mike spoke several times during the
> presentation and emphasized the importance of the man-dog relationship and
> the team work that allowed Roselle to not only lead him safely out of the
> World Trade Center but to help other evacuees escape certain death.
>
>     The American Humane Association awards an annual "Dog Hero" award along
> with awards for dogs in various categories such as guide dogs. The
> presentations were broadcast on the Hallmark Channel last night. Mary and I
> watch and cheered loudly when Mike was presented with Roselle's awards.
> Roselle received The American Humane Associations Distinguished Guide Dog
> Award as well as the 2011 Dog Hero Award.
>
>     Mike also told the audience that the name "Roselle"has been retired by
> Guide Dogs for the Blind due to her notoriety and her distinguished place in
> the history of the Guide Dog Movement.
>
>     Those who know the history of The Seeing Eye will know that the name
> "Buddy" was retired from use for many of the same reasons. Buddy was the
> first Seeing Eye Dog of Morris Frank. All of his subsequent dogs were also
> named "Buddy." Upon Morris's death the name "Buddy" was retired and is no
> longer in use. Buddy now has company in the annals of guide dog history.
> Congratulations to Mike Hingson and Roselle.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
>  Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber
> And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered.
>       And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you
>       On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you."
> Will You Come to the Bower
> Traditional Irish Folk Song
>
>
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