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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I don't recall if Ruth & I ever corresponded or
if I realized just how ill she was but I want to say that I am sorry her family
& friends have lost such a brave and selfless woman. I also feel that those
that have gone before her to heaven & or the rainbow bridge( to me they are
one and the same) must be thrilled to have her among them. With many bassets and
other dogs alike I know a person like Ruth is an asset and needed to give and
get snooter kisses and ear rubs. God Bless you Ruth & I hope to meet you one
day.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>