Sad day at GT's...

G.T. · 02-05-2008, 07:24 PM

Hello to all, I recently heard a quote that went something like this, "Try to be half the man your dog thinks you are" Sums up how I feel with the passing of our family dog PANZER today... He was a much loved, gentle, friendly, large male Boxer, and this afternoon, he passed quietly over to where ever it is that all good dogs go... The reason I posted this is because some of you may remember him from the first two gatherings we had as a forum group... he was much loved, and will be missed.... Best to all, til...lat'r....GT

Ron Wood · 02-05-2008, 07:26 PM

I remember him well. My sincerest condolences friend.
Ron

Ron C. · 02-05-2008, 07:27 PM

Hi G.T.

Sorry to hear about the passing of your dog. It sure sounds like he was a good friend also.

Regards,
Ron

Heinz · 02-05-2008, 08:10 PM

I understand GT. I lost both of these last year.

He is waiting for you, but don't be in a hurry, they wait well.

Edward Tinker · 02-05-2008, 08:14 PM

GT, Terry and my condolences; we lost Heather last year, and so we understand; and it is tough to have them gone.

Ed

Hugh · 02-05-2008, 10:43 PM

GT, Sorry to hear of Panzer's passing, I know you will miss him.
Hugh & Minta

John Sabato · 02-06-2008, 08:07 AM

A heartbreak that no words can comfort. We lost the only lady pup we had last summer. She was 12. Only 4 boys left now and my wife and I are not sure we can go through another loss like that one, but somehow we get through it. They are like children to us.

He was a great dog GT. It will sadden my grandsons as well to know that he is gone. They enjoyed him when we visited you.

John

Ron Smith · 02-06-2008, 09:36 AM

GT,

I know how you feel. Our old Aussie is getting close and it hurts everyday to see him getting closer. Our condolences...

Ron

policeluger · 02-06-2008, 09:50 AM

GT, I know well the feeling, I have lived with beautiful Irish Setters my entire life, I could not imagine a life with out a setter by my side, my most sincere condolences.....we all love you guy.

wlyon · 02-06-2008, 11:56 AM

GT Only fellow dog lovers/owners know how you feel, With my wife and I they are family members.period. Sincere condolences from my wife and I. Bill and Mary

G.T. · 02-06-2008, 05:08 PM

Many Thanks!!! To all you fellows, that have shared the same privilege and joys with your pets, that I have had with this dog... I don't know when they cross over from just a dog, to part of the family, or, as many of you have written, a best friend.. But they do... I thought growing old had made me hard as stone.. But, it's not the case when your dog dies from old age.. Couldn't have handled any P.38's yesterday.. they would have got pretty rusty... It is certainly a common bond once shared...Thanks again to all of you guys for the kind words of comfort.. You have helped... Best to all, til...lat'r...GT

02-05-2008, 07:24 PM	#1
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Sad day at GT's... Hello to all, I recently heard a quote that went something like this, "Try to be half the man your dog thinks you are" Sums up how I feel with the passing of our family dog PANZER today... He was a much loved, gentle, friendly, large male Boxer, and this afternoon, he passed quietly over to where ever it is that all good dogs go... The reason I posted this is because some of you may remember him from the first two gatherings we had as a forum group... he was much loved, and will be missed.... Best to all, til...lat'r....GT

02-05-2008, 07:26 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	I remember him well. My sincerest condolences friend. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

02-05-2008, 07:27 PM	#3
Ron C. User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 44 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi G.T. Sorry to hear about the passing of your dog. It sure sounds like he was a good friend also. Regards, Ron __________________ Co-author of "The P.38 Pistol - Spreewerk Production" http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=21504

02-05-2008, 08:10 PM	#4
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 411 Times in 180 Posts	I understand GT. I lost both of these last year. He is waiting for you, but don't be in a hurry, they wait well. Attached Thumbnails

02-05-2008, 08:14 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	GT, Terry and my condolences; we lost Heather last year, and so we understand; and it is tough to have them gone. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-05-2008, 10:43 PM	#6
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	GT, Sorry to hear of Panzer's passing, I know you will miss him. Hugh & Minta __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

02-06-2008, 08:07 AM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	A heartbreak that no words can comfort. We lost the only lady pup we had last summer. She was 12. Only 4 boys left now and my wife and I are not sure we can go through another loss like that one, but somehow we get through it. They are like children to us. He was a great dog GT. It will sadden my grandsons as well to know that he is gone. They enjoyed him when we visited you. John __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-06-2008, 09:36 AM	#8
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	GT, I know how you feel. Our old Aussie is getting close and it hurts everyday to see him getting closer. Our condolences... Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

02-06-2008, 09:50 AM	#9
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	GT, I know well the feeling, I have lived with beautiful Irish Setters my entire life, I could not imagine a life with out a setter by my side, my most sincere condolences.....we all love you guy.

02-06-2008, 11:56 AM	#10
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,655 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,619 Times in 971 Posts	GT Only fellow dog lovers/owners know how you feel, With my wife and I they are family members.period. Sincere condolences from my wife and I. Bill and Mary __________________ Bill Lyon

02-06-2008, 05:08 PM	#11
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Many Thanks!!! To all you fellows, that have shared the same privilege and joys with your pets, that I have had with this dog... I don't know when they cross over from just a dog, to part of the family, or, as many of you have written, a best friend.. But they do... I thought growing old had made me hard as stone.. But, it's not the case when your dog dies from old age.. Couldn't have handled any P.38's yesterday.. they would have got pretty rusty... It is certainly a common bond once shared...Thanks again to all of you guys for the kind words of comfort.. You have helped... Best to all, til...lat'r...GT