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

[Carlos Montas]

Good morning I wanted to thank all of you who wrote  to me  about Lionel.  I am having a difficult time but with all of you and Gods help I will get through this. All of our guide dogs will have a part of our harts.  Thanks again and may you all be blessed. 

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> On Feb 20, 2016, at 11:31 PM, kroskos--- via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 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
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> -----Original Message----- From: Carlos Montas via Nfbf-l
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:26 AM
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> Subject: [Nfbf-l] 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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