[nagdu] . Re: Roselle -- a sad day

[Arthur Nolden]

    Michael, your tribute to Roselle is beyond outstanding.    It is all 
over the net, in so many yahoo and google groups and private list-serves. 
I've heard more than a few say the story of Roseelle is on TV as well.

        About two months ago I read "Attack on New York city", a non-fiction 
book about September 11, the before and after.  Your descent down those 
stairs with Roselle is described by nearly every step, her working without a 
drop of water almost the entire way.

   However it does not end there.  You two just happened to catch one of the 
only three outgoing northbound trains to the area where you and your wife 
lived then.  Watching the towers collapse, she thought she had lost both of 
you.

    It was amazing that so many folks let you and Roselle through to the 
front of the line -- so that you were able to board that train.

    Well, I'm not shy, so I plastered your eulogy into most every group 
where I hang out,and to friends.
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What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful dog. What an amazing thing for these 
two to have survived 9/11 together and gone on to share their experiences. 
It surely makes us realize how special these awesome animals are, what they 
are capable of, what they give to us, and how we in return help them. It's a 
bond that too many miss out on.... Just absolutely beautiful...

Karen
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Just one from a Golden Retrievers group:
Hi Art.  I am in tears after reading about beautiful Roselle.  Thank you so 
much for posting this beautiful tribute to Roselle.
I have ordered Michael's book for my Kindle and anticipate it's arrival. 
What a special story this is.  Thank you for sharing.

Mary and Flirty.


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    Michael, I add my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss 
of your very beloved Roselle.

        Artie and GDF Golden guide dog JJ by the Gulf,
    west central Florida.
    Dusty's Light Will  Shine Forever!
    and sweet Charcoal, who has received her Beautiful
    Angel Wings, her Loving Memory lives on in our hearts.
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From: "Michael Hingson"
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List
June 28, 2011 12:52 AM
Subject: [nagdu] Roselle -- a sad day.


GOODBYE TO A HERO

It is strange for me to be writing this article while I have feelings of 
both sadness and joy in my heart.  Nevertheless, it is something which must 
be done.

I have the solemn obligation to inform you that my hero guide dog, Roselle, 
who was with me in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, passed away 
last evening, Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 8:52 PM.  I am sad, of course, 
because I will miss Roselle so very much, more than any of my other guide 
dogs.  I write with joy because Roselle is in a better place, no longer
feeling pain, while I get to have so many fond memories of her.

s's's's'sn'n'nipped.