GPA Rocky Mountain lost a real ambassador today. Carol and Dan Tripp had to lay to rest their beloved greyhound boy Sam. He was diagnosed with a bone tumor earlier this year. Tripps knew the clock was ticking but it never makes it easy. Sam was a stunning big white and brindle boy and he knew how to work the crowd at the several meet and greets he attended. If you were lucky enough to be at Tripps in the summer, Sam was happy to share the pool with you. One of the things that made Sam so beautiful was his confidence and his ultimate knowledge of how loved he was. Sam will be greatly missed by all who called him friend.

Also got word that little greyhound Gracie Broeder from Billings was laid to rest last night. SIGH.....I find it a strange coincidence that greyhounds arrive in Montana on a bus in groups and they also seem to pass to the next world in groups. I can't help but wonder if there may be a heavenly bus waiting for them. If so when it is my time to go you will find me at the bus stop.