IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM 2012: Diane Kleinemas has made a donation in memory of "our 8 year old GSD Miss Maggie May who passed away last April." She had a big heart and an even bigger personality. She is truly missed!" Miss Maggie May BOB LANG & ROBERT GIBSON have made donations to SWGSR in memory of Bob's late wife, Dali. We send our condolences and thank you both for your support THANKS and SYMPATHY TO OUR SUPPORTER & BELLA's MOM, KIM DiROBERTS: "In memory of the most wonderful soul, my "faccia BELLA". The 11 years with you came and went so quickly. My heart is broken without you every second of every day. You were my love....."

IN MEMORIAM 2011: HOME FOREVER Tracy has made a donation in memory of Heart, "my beloved Shepherd who was my great gift from Steff. He is playing over the Rainbow Bridge, healthy, happy, and whole at last." KEITH HOSKINS 1954 ~ 2011 Keith's book of memories: falconerfuneralhome.com A young Keith Hoskins along with the more recent middle photo illustrates Keith's lifelong love of GSDs. Keith told Darlene over thirty years ago, "If it isn't a German Shepherd, it's just a dog" Darlene & Keith on Monty's adoption day, and the rest of their pack.....Keith asked to spend time with all three individually shortly before he left us ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dan & Sharon Girardin have made a donation in Keith's memory~~Thank You Troy and Heather Zimmerman have made a donation in memory of "Marie", the Young family's much loved, kind & faithful GSD. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Greg and Bonnie Holz have made a donation to SWGSR in Memory of their GSD Hadley We think of you and Hadley often...Thank You! Antoinette Nicolini has made a donation to SWGSR in memory of Xander Ozog 3/1/99~1/25/09 Thank You. Tom & Jen Edmondson want to thank their very good friend Kenny McDaniel who was a true comfort and guiding light during their recent loss of Gonzo --- “daddy’s boy” ---the best GSD family member you could ever imagine! They did so with a donation to SW GSD Rescue...Thank You Jerry & Marcy Siegel have made a donation to SWGSR in honor and memory of their beloved Lab Cocoa..heal soon, Dear Friends On March 19th our friend, supporter and devoted GSD lover Bob Johnson passed away. Despite his 81 years, Bob walked his GSD two miles every day without fail. In fact, he was walking his gal Lilavan when he was brought to the ground and broke his hip resulting in a downward spiral while hospitalized. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his wife of 60 years, Alice. The following friends and family have made a donation to SW German Shepherd Rescue in Robert L. Johnson's memory and for which we are most appreciative: Kim Fontana of Lake Villa, IL The "3:30 Neighborhood Cocktail Group"...GEOFF, JIM, PAT, VERN & JIMMY, HAVE MADE A DONATION IN HONOR OF THEIR VERY BEST FRIEND & NEIGHBOR BOB, who throughout the years, gave us his friendship, smile and precious stories which we will always remember; "WE Love You, Bob" Jack & Diane Holliday have made a donation "in the memory of our friend Bob Johnson who so loved his GSDs" Allison Gee has contributed to our Buddy's medical needs in the memory of her boys Ace the Lab and Jack, her GSD...thank you, Allison. Michael Sime of Verona, N.J. has made a contribution to SW GSD Rescue in memory of Mindy Barnes Herman. Our deepest sympathies, Michael, thank you. Our thanks to John Wham of Tucson, AZ for his donation in Mindy Herman's memory Judith Brodner of Buffalo Grove, IL has also honored Mindy's memory with a contribution to SWGSR..much appreciated. Many thanks to Howard Hirsch of Dunwoody, GA for his contribution in the memory of Mindy Lynne Barnes Herman Jeri & Steve Rifkin of Highland Park, IL donated on behalf of Eileen Schechter in the memory of her daughter, Mindy Lynne Herman; our thanks to the Rifkins A donation has been made in Mindy Herman's memory by Avrian Seigel of Morton Grove, IL...Thank You. Dianne Kahl of Deerfield, IL has made a donation in loving memory of Mindy Herman..with our thanks Kathy Beazley & Pam Simmonds have made a donation in the memory of Turbo, "a wonderful dog and we will miss him greatly." Our thoughts are with you.

IN MEMORIAM 2010: Rob & Dee Dwight have made a donation in the memory of Tina, a very special Schipperke long thought of as a "miniature GSD" ....Sleep well little girl DEBRA McVANELL has made a donation in honor of Katie and in the memory of all of the GSDs that never make it into rescue..Thank You Deb. Julie Sergel has made a contribution in honor of young Doug Lynch who passed away in late 2009...Thank You. Elizabeth Bradley of Arizona Cakes has donated In memory of Stella & Maggie, 13 years of pure joy with our furry GSD kids. We miss you. Beth Redstone has made a donation in the memory and honor of Sasha, her son Matt and the Shain family's much loved GSD. "We were blessed by the few years we had with you and will miss you always... ... From your loving "grandma's" We are always saddened by the loss of such a young fur kid; our thoughts are with you, Matt, Jeanne & Lily. Bonnie & Daryl Zimmer have made a donation to SWGSR in memory of Freija, the Chelstrom family's beautiful and greatly missed GSD. Our thanks for the support from the Zimmers and sincere sympathies to Eric, Michelle, and Soren Chelstrom on their recent loss. Sharyn & Tom Potter have made a donation in the memory of their boy Raleigh "Whom we miss every day" November 30, 1998 ~ May 22, 2010 RALEIGH Jim & Joan Werbick have made a donation to SWGSR in the memory of their friend Ireta Hand. We send our condolences to Ireta's family and friends with sincere thanks to the Werbicks for their support. JoAnna & John Newton have also made a contribution to SWGSR in the memory of Ireta Hand ~ ~ Thank You for thinking of us in this difficult time. Richard & Donna Jarcik of Sun Lakes, AZ have made a gift to SWGSR in the memory of their dear friend Ireta Hand. SWGSR is grateful for such support and send our thoughts and prayers to Ireta's husband Frank. John & Carol Cain of Sun Lakes have made a donation to SWGSR in the memory of Ireta Hand as well. Our sincere thanks to the Cain family. Greg & Bonnie Holz have made a donation to SWGSR in honor and memory of their Hadley, a GSD they miss every day.

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