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Folklaur Morwen CGC TDI Friday, January 04, 2008 8:42 AM
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Most of you know that Bob is a big fan of the
writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, (yes, from before there were movies!!). The
Tolkien/Lord of the Rings fans among you may know that her name (Mor-Wen)
meant Black Maiden in the fictional Elven language Quenya created by J.R.R.
Tolkien. Tolkien really was a linguist by profession not an author. While he
is best known for writing the Ring Trilogy and The Hobbit, Tolkien was also a
poet. Death always brings to mind his most famous poem, The Lay of Luthien.
Here's a link if you're not familiar with it
http://www.luthien-tinuviel.net/luthien.html
Spooky Coincidence:
Today's date, 1/3/07,
would have been J.R.R. Tolkien's 116th birthday (Eleventy-sixth to the
Hobbits). There is tradition amongst the British members of the Tolkien
Society that each year on his birthday a toast "The Professor" is made to the
memory of J.R.R. Tolkien. See link-
http://www.tolkiensociety.org/toast/index.html .
In that tradition I
propose you join us in raising a similar toast to Mora with your favorite
beverage: "The Dog" Sadly,
Folklaur Tiger Lily
"Hi, Laura
Folklaur
East O' The Sun
Folklaur Tin Soldier
Folklaur Aslan
Dear Laura,
Folklaur
Kalevala
Sport
Born May 24">
Born May 24, 1996
The 3 Girls - Lilly, Mora, Bria - Summer
2000 Playdate
"Bria" (By)
"Green Girl"
Born: May 24, 1996
~ April 17, 2009
Hips: OFA LR-88763E24F-T Excellent
Elbows: OFA Normal at 12
months
Eyes: CERF LR-16419/2002-72 Optigen A1
Breeder/Co-owner: Laura J. Dedering Owner: Jody
Springer (Cygnet)
Retired with Jack and Dot Adriance
"Mora"
"Blue Girl"
May 24, 1996 - January 3, 2008
OFA Good / CERF Clear 2001
/ By
Owned and Loved by Bob and Barbara Schmitt - Morwen Labradors
and Peter and Richard
We are sad to let you know that our older dog Mora (Morwen) had to be put
down today. She was 12 years old and so weak from cancer that she couldn't get
up any longer. She was about the best dog that anyone could imagine; loyal,
smart, obedient ,and loving.
Bob, Barbara, Pete and Rich
2004 on her 8th Birthday
"Lilly"
2004 on her 8th Birthday and with her best friend "Latte"
"Red Girl"
May 24, 1996 - July 25, 2011
I am writing this to you with a very heavy heart. We had to put our beautiful,
sweet girl down yesterday.
On Sunday , she laid down and let us know she was done. We were so lucky because
the girls happen to be home. Only David couldn't be there.
We were blessed to have her with us for 15 years. I am sure she and
Latte are having a great time playing.
Thank you for providing us with wonderful family members.
Take care
Debbi"
2008 at 12 Years Old with Latte
2011 at 15 Years Old!
"Easton"
"Pink Boy"
May 24, 1996 - Dec., 2010
"Tinley"
"Purple Boy"
"Aslan"
"Orange Boy"
May 24, 1996 - May 6, 2006
I wanted to send you a note tonight to tell you that our dear dog, Aslan, whom
we purchased from you nearly 10 years ago this month, passed away this
evening. Our family has been sharing our favorite Aslan stories tonight, and
we kept coming back to the days when he first joined our family and how much
we all appreciated the wonderful work you did in breeding and beginning to
raise him.
Aslan died of cancer very rapidly; we found out about 60 days ago that he was
sick. He passed very gently with the family all around him.
I'm enclosing a picture of Aslan for you. When I looked at your website
tonight and saw the head of your dear dog, I was immediately reminded of
Aslan's great head.
You did a great job in getting Aslan a wonderful start in life and I think I
can say he had a wonderful life with our family. We'll miss him always, but
we're delighted we had the 10 years of happiness with him.
"Yellow Boy"