[Nfbsatx] Rozelle Wins Two American Humane Dog Hero Awards

[Mary Donahue]

On 11/12/2011 12:31 PM, Peter Donahue 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
>
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Good afternoon everyone,

     I second what Pete said about last night's Hero Dog Awards. I was 
on the phone part of the time, but witnessed Mike Hingson getting 
Roselle's awards. As list moderator, I'm glad a message such as this one 
is on this discussion list. All the best for a great afternoon and a 
great weekend!

Mary Donahue, List Moderator