This afternoon the old man gave in to the ravages of old age and left us for a better place. We mourn the death of our Doonsie. Honeycott Doonesbury was born October 15, 1986. At slightly over 15 1/2, Doonsie suffered no more than the usual symptoms of old age. Of course he had a mitral valve murmer, discovered just shy of his 8th birthday, but he never required medication for it. In fact, it had progressed only to a grade 3 - 4 when the cardiologist last checked him in December. Earlier this Spring Doonsie had a stroke which left him with a tendancy to lean to the right when he walked. Since that time, Hilarie or I would always take him out and stay with him to help him if he needed us.
Doonsie was a true gentleman. I think he knew how his passing would affect Hilarie, so he waited until after she had left for the ACKCSC National before leaving us. His long time "running buddy" Gwen, and I were sitting with Doonsie as he slept. Gwen was aware of his passing before I. I think that is the way with partners, they sense each others needs. There is so much I could say about Doonsie but suffice it to say that our hearts hurt for him. He will be buried on the west side of the yard where he can see the sunrise. Mornings were his favorite time of the day. Doonsie, you leave us so many memories, much too soon.... Mel & Hilarie Hilarie Gibbs-Sykes Mel Sykes Hob Nob Cavaliers Sarasota, FL http://www.geocities.com/locustlee ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
