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

[kroskos at cox.net]

Carlos,

     I am sad to hear of your loss. I well know the pain of losing a guide 
dog. I have lost two Seeing Eye dogs over the years. They become such 
treasured friends and companions, and they become permanent parts of our 
hearts. Although you know that Lionel is in a place of safety and joy, there 
is so much sorrow in being apart. Look forward to the day when he will meet 
you at rainbow bridge and you will be together forever. I will keep you in 
my prayers.

Kathy

-----Original Message----- 
From: Carlos Montas via Nfbf-l
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:26 AM
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Cc: Carlos Montas ; flagdu at nfbnet.org
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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