A fellow club member and friend passed away Sunday. I am still in shock. I hadn't seen John in a couple years, then when I took Roscoe through classes 2
sessions ago, there was John, handling his grandaughter's lovely white mini poo the first night of class. We hugged and caught up like we had seen each
other only yesterday. He told me he had had a bout with stomach cancer 2 years ago but was doing really well. He sounded good and looked great.
He moved on to the next level of class while I took Roscoe through a more basic one. I found out 2 weeks ago he had been back in the hospital and the cancer had metastisized. He came home last week.
John was an AKC judge and had a training school when I first started obedience in Lubbock. He was supportive, encouraging and always had time and a smile for everyone. He loved to watch Kira heel during classes, and always rooted us on at competitions(where he wasn't judging;) )
I will miss you John and thank you for being a founding member of AOTC and giving so much to the sport of dogs. I know your family and friends will miss you dearly.
John's obituary
He moved on to the next level of class while I took Roscoe through a more basic one. I found out 2 weeks ago he had been back in the hospital and the cancer had metastisized. He came home last week.
John was an AKC judge and had a training school when I first started obedience in Lubbock. He was supportive, encouraging and always had time and a smile for everyone. He loved to watch Kira heel during classes, and always rooted us on at competitions(where he wasn't judging;) )
I will miss you John and thank you for being a founding member of AOTC and giving so much to the sport of dogs. I know your family and friends will miss you dearly.
John's obituary
