In Memory Of The Dogs We've Lost
HRCH UH Field Of Dreams Colby Cheese 11/09/2003 - 4/06/2007
Owned by Chris Valentie. Colby passed 17 consecutive finished test and 4 upland test.
He had a great personality and was an incredible hunting machine. He passed on while having his teeth cleaned at the vets office.
He will be missed by family, friends, and anyone who enjoyed great dog work. A special thanks to Carolyn Elam he loved being
with you.
HR Meglyn's Blue Ridge Belle MH 9/21/03-7/19/08
Owned by Don Smith. Belle passed on much too soon. I loved her fire and passion
for her work. She was a handful at the line and that sometimes got her into trouble, but I knew it was only because all she
could think of was retrieving. And she did love to run. She wanted to run so big that I had plans to enter her in Qualifying
stakes had she lived. She was tiny and didn't even reach 55 lbs until she was 2 years old, but she had no problem carrying
her first goose at 14 months and 51 lbs., her heart and desire were so great. It seems sometimes with fiery dogs, they run
so hot that their flame burns out too soon. I miss you Baby Girl.
HR Meglyn's Silverado Slim SH (Chevy) 1/8/02-7/20/06
Owned by Don Smith. Chevy was a big guy and loved to hunt so. When I came home
in mid-July 2006 and found him suffering from gastric torsion, I knew it would be difficult. He had such a heart and tried
so hard. He lasted 8 days and went through 2 surgeries. His surgeons thought he was on the way to recovery, but the next
morning he had a relapse and I was told that the damage was too great. I laid down next to him and held him, saying goodbye
as one of his surgeons eased his suffering. I am so thankful that Chevy and I had that last teal hunt together before
he died. The photo that I took has become a signature photo for me. We'll go hunting again someday, buddy.
GRHRCH Erika's Stillwater Gunner 11/04/2008
Owned by Jim Manson. Gunner and Jim where a hell of team.
