NEWFFLA.COM : News > Rainbow Bridge http://www.newffla.com/ en-gb paul@nospam.com (Paul Lawson) paul@nospam.com (Paul Lawson) Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:38:23 -0700 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:38:23 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss e107 (http://e107.org) 60 Frank Rafferty http://www.newffla.com/news.php?item.121.3 It is with extreme sadness that I inform you that Frank Rafferty has passed away. From the time that Frank and Marion started out as new members they have been extremely active in the club. Frank was always the first person in to lend a hand, take a camera, hold a lead, man a table. Many of you who were present at the fun day will remember Gerri Willis praising Frank and Marion for their involvement and efforts within the club and in a very short time they have put numerous titles on Netanya.

Visitation and services will be held on Friday, October the 16th at the First Baptist Church of Ocala, 2801 East Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL 34471. Visitation is from 9:00am to 11:00am, with the service immediately afterwards at 11:00am.


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]]> paul@nospam.com (Paul Lawson) Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:02:35 -0700 http://www.newffla.com/news.php?item.121.3 Farewell to Jack... http://www.newffla.com/news.php?item.107.3 It is always sad when a club member loses one of our Newfie friends and so it was for Beal family (who had just adopted Ellie) who lost Jack. Jack was 12 1/2 years old and the Beal's had him for 9 of those years. David Beal submitted this plea and picture.

A DOG'S PLEA

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when the sound of your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.

Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

And, my friend, when I am very old and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see to it that my life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.



]]> paul@nospam.com (Paul Lawson) Sun, 10 May 2009 07:19:13 -0700 http://www.newffla.com/news.php?item.107.3 Passing Of Lakhota http://www.newffla.com/news.php?item.44.3 It is with extreme sadness that we inform everyone that Bonnie & Lenny have lost Lakhota, their loyal companion and faithful friend. Anyone who met Lakhota knew what a special dog he was and how huge a part of Bonnie and Lenny's family he was. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this extremely sad time.

Bonnie asks all whose lives were touched by Lakhota to make a donation to Newf Rescue in his memory.



Bonnie & Lakhota (Int/Am & UKC Ch Shagganappi Lakhota Sioux DD, RN, CGC, DPP) at the NCA Nationals this year.
]]> paul@nospam.com (Paul Lawson) Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:16:27 -0800 http://www.newffla.com/news.php?item.44.3 Yogi crosses the bridge http://www.newffla.com/news.php?item.16.3 It is with regret that I inform you all that Yogi (Meneedum Parsons Pond, CGC) has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

For those who knew him they knew that he was always a grand old gentlemen. He crossed the bridge peacefully and our thoughts and wishes are with Barry and Nancy Parsons at this difficult time.]]> paul@nospam.com (Paul Lawson) Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:33:24 -0800 http://www.newffla.com/news.php?item.16.3 Passing of OHMY http://www.newffla.com/news.php?item.3.3 I want to say THANKS for all the love and support from members of NEWFFLA during the trip OHMY has made to the Rainbow Bridge. He was such a part of my life and of my 85 year old Mom. Her friend when I was at work and she ALWAYS knew she was safe.




Love Lew & MOM Hall

[Submitted by myohmy]
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