Hi, Mel (and Hilarie in absentia),
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like he was was the
ultimate Cavalier companian. You are in our prayers during this painful
time.
Best,
Suze
Mel & Hilarie wrote:
>
> 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
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