[nagdu] Reposting Rozelle Wins Two American Humane Dog Hero Awards

[Natalie]

I add my congrats here and second that sentiment.
Best,
Nat and Liam Joshua

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From: "Nicole B. Torcolini at Home" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
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Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 3:19 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Reposting Rozelle Wins Two American Humane Dog Hero Awards


> Originally posted by Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>.
>
> 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.
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