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                 IN MEMORY OF BRIAN CORDOVA
   I have a fun story to share about Brian Cordova. A number of years ago, at one of the shows at the City of Industry in California, I was near Brian and some of his friends. He was good friends with some of my friends. I walked over to him to congratulate him on his big win at Westminster! He was very gracious, but said I think you are confusing me with some- one else. I was! It was Gabriel Rangel who’d won at Westminster! I was quite embarrassed but eeked out, “Well, congratulations on all your wins anyway!” He took it in stride and was so kind. I never made that mistake again!
Years later we ended up on Facebook together. I loved how he had the moniker, “Uncle Poodle,” to his young family members and friends. What a great loss this world has had.
DEBBIE BEILSTEIN
  This is an old photo of Brian and me when we both worked for Maripi Wooldridge in 1983.
He will be trully missed.
Regards,
CELSO SCHNEIDER
  A TIME FOR OUR FRIEND
Thy Days ran in different directions, thru Time But Thy Friendship is but a moment away,
thru Time
Thy Heart is but a Beat from Ours, thru Time
But Hearts, like Ours, are but together, thru Time
Thy Time, as We share it, is but all We had Thy Time, Together, Our Friendship, was,
but One
Thy Time, from with-in Our Hearts, Danced, as One, with Thy Sun
Thy Time, We had Together, We shared with Fun
Beyond Thy Time, We Ran in Thy Fields, and Played all Day
Beyond Thy Time, Our Friendship had Danced the Nights Away
Beyond Thy Time, in Harmony, Our Hearts, Together shall Stay
Beyond Thy Time, Our Friendship, Dear Brian, We shall Cherish,
Forever and a Day
Missing You Dearly, Brian
RAY & SHARON STEVENS
 This is, indeed, a loss to dog people everywhere.
Your note captures the essence of this very special person. He was almost taken from our community years back, but he succeeded in making a triumphant recovery; how lucky each of us was to share addition- al years of Brian’s love for breeding, conformation, Poodles, and ample time for laughter.
I enjoyed discussing successes of the AKC Uni- verse with him in terms of what the future holds and how to pass many positive accomplishments on to the next generation. He had many thoughts, each one sincere and optimistic.
The Showsight Family is joined by the AKC Fam- ily in this time of loss of a wonderful friend.
Rest in Peace, dear Brian.
DENNIS B. SPRUNG
We were so saddened by Brian’s passing.
Witty, charming (and maybe a little bit cynical), it was always a treat to meet up with him at the shows.
We miss him.
SUSAN & JOHN HAMIL
QUIET CREEK BLOODHOUNDS LAGUNA BEACH,
ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA
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