[Gpdd] Peter Gurney's Passing

[LLeitao at aol.com]

I was saddened to hear of Peter's passing and offer my condolences to his  
family.  I first became familiar with Guinea Pigs about 9 years ago  when got 
our beloved "Christie".  At that time I subscribed to the  GPDD hoping to learn 
more about these wonderful little animals.  It was  through the GPPD that I 
kept hearing the name Peter Gurney being brought up  and even would see his 
writings in the digest from time to  time.  
 
Peter was in my opinion and others, one of the most if not the most  
knowledgeable expert on Cavies.  His books provide a wealth of knowledge  and I'm sure 
helped hundreds if not thousands in learning more about their  little 
creatures and how to properly care for them.
 
I was fortunate enough to have seen and met Peter at the D.C. Guinea  Pig 
Extravaganza in Arlington Virginia back about 2000.  He thrilled  everyone with 
his absolute knowledge of and kindness towards these wonderful  creatures.  He 
will surely be missed and I just know that Peter had  thousands of joyful 
squeaks and wheaks from his old friends welcoming him from  their spots across the 
Rainbow Bridge.
 
Louie Leitao & Family
 
"Remembering Christie"