[Nfbf-l] [Flagdu] The loss of my beloved Lionel my first Seeing Eye dog

[Sherrill O'Brien]

Hello Carlos,

This is indeed sad news. But thank you so much for sharing it with us so we
can grieve the loss of your precious Lionel with you. There's something very
special about the bond with our first guide dog. Our prayers go out to you
and   others who loved Lionel and understand the relationship you shared
with him for so many years.

Peace and blessings
Sherrill


-----Original Message-----
From: Flagdu [mailto:flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carlos Montas
via Flagdu
Sent: February 20, 2016 7:26 AM
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Cc: Carlos Montas; flagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Flagdu] The loss of my beloved Lionel my first Seeing Eye dog

Greetings to all of you. It is with a heavy hart that I write to all of you.
Yesterday afternoon at 410 pm I lost my retired Seeing Eye dog Lionel to
cancer.  He was 13 years old and on the one hand I am glad that he is not
suffering any more but on the other hand it is extremely painful.  He died
in my arms. The toomer that Lionel had was blocking his air way and thus he
was having difficulty breathing.  Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated
during this difficult time.  I am so blessed to have my current guide Xena
with me as well as the support of so many of you who are guide dog users.  

Sent from my iPhone
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