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

[Patricia A. Lipovsky]

Dear Carlos, 

I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Lionel. Although I never got to meet him, I can definitely share in your pain, as this is one of the most difficult tasks we as guide dog handlers must deal with.

Although all of our dogs are special to us, there is something about that very first one that can make them just a little more special. The only consolation is, as you said, he is no longer suffering, and in a much better place now, being  able to run free  without a care in the world. 

Please know you in my    thoughts and prayers, and I send you peace and love during this very heart wrenching time. . 


----- Original Message -----
From: Carlos Montas via Flagdu  <flagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:51 am
Subject: [Flagdu] The loss of my beloved Lionel my first Seeing Eye dog

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> 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.  
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----- Original Message -----
From: Carlos Montas via Nfbf-l  <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:27 am
Subject: [Nfbf-l] 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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