Guest D_MansMommy Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 (edited) Iruska Excalibur was the father of my Donovan and IrskasMom's Irska. This is an e-mail I received. Teddy and Russ gave Cal his wings last night after a brief heroic battle with osteosarcoma. Cal held his own very well until shortly after his Momma left to escort 14 more Oklahoma greys to their new lives. He had a bad night Thursday night and his brother Andrew was constantly by his side trying to comfort him. He raised his head in greeting when Teddy came thru the door and was then ready to fly. But this sad paragraph is not Iruska Excalibur. He was a champion racer and a top-notch stud. He excelled in all areas of racing. When the Riggins decided to send him to a couch, they chose the Palmers. There Cal immediately stole all hearts and took his position as greeter to all comers. He made two very anticipated visits to his kennel where his special stall awaited. The Riggins were SO excited to have him back. He was beautiful, elegant and charming. He was a star. He burned brightly dazzling everyone. While he leaves an enormous vaccuum, no one can regret having been graced by his presence. His life will be celebrated as much as his leaving will be mourned. Run, Excalibur! We will watch for the newest, brightest star in the sky! Cal we will miss you Please say a prayer for everyone who loved this beautiful boy. Edited November 11, 2005 by D_MansMommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 This is a beautiful Tribute to Iruska Excalibur . He truly was a Regal Grey . Run free sweet Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBailey Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 (edited) Run free sweet boy. Did cal live with Teddy Palmer? Our Andy's dad, Saddlebred, lives with Teddy and I know he is loved... Cal was a lucky boy. Edited November 11, 2005 by LadyBailey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D_MansMommy Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 (edited) Run free sweet boy. Did cal live with Teddy Palmer? Our Andy's dad, Saddlebred, lives with Teddy and I know he is loved... Cal was a lucky boy. 1744164[/snapback] Yes he did. Teddy adopted him in June 2004 ( I think that's right) after he retired from studding. She is a wonderful lady and I'm so sorry for her loss. I know she loved Cal very much. Edited November 12, 2005 by D_MansMommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowjay Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Oh how sad. I just wrote something about him last night when we were talking about surnames. Godspeed Cal... Quote Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KaseysMom Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Run free sweetheart. My deepest sympathy. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheFullHouse Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 My sympathies to Teddy. Godspeed Cal. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Run free, sweet Cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymouse Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 What a beautiful boy. I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 What a beautiful boy. I'm so sorry 1744852[/snapback] Sweet Cal went to the bridge October 21st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DoofBert Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 What a loving tribute to such a special hound! May he shine in the heavens, just as he did on earth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Valliejo2001 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 What an awesome grey this boy was. Run free sweetheart. Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WileyandBadger Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MisserGil Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Wonderful Tribute!!!! Quote <b>These of course are just my humble opinions and in no way express the thoughts or ideas of the management, staff or members of this or any other board.. </b>James River Greyhounds, Richmond VAHomer, Gunnar and Scarlett,... Bridge Kids, Belle, Toby, Tanner, Pumpkin, Dimples and Tyrone, Willis, Duncan, Clea,Cable and Gracie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Broodmama Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I was privileged to meet Cal in Abilene the weekend he went live with Teddy. He was a wonderful boy and I know he is sorely missed by those he touched. Godpeed, Cal. Hugs to Teddy and Russ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dwolfe711 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Hi - I was looking back through some old posts and saw this one - so sorry for your loss to the family of this beautiful boy. The name was familiar so I checked and Iruska Excalibur was the sire of our Ripley (Ripley Bandit 88542-50A), born May 16, 2000 - any chance anyone on GT has a littermate? Thanks for posting the pic of him - the similarities to our Rip are amazing - the stance and the face are identical, although Rip is white with a brindle saddle and ears. Rip is a big, tall boy - he weighs about 85 pounds right now and he is one of the tallest greys we have seen. He is quite a character - keeps our three seniors young with his playing and running and other antics. I'd love to find someone who has a littermate - we've never found a littermate for our six others - and three are now at the Bridge and the other three are seniors making finding a littermate harder because of their ages (Duncan 10, Lizzy 13, Allie 11). Would also be glad to meet someone who has a half-sister or half-brother. We made a very good friend when we discovered that our first little girl, Toby, was a half-sister (same sire) to Brock (Ed of BrockGus Dad fame!). It's amazing how these greyhounds can bring people together! Hope to hear from someone with an Iruska Excalibur pup - Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onrushpam Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 We placed a bunch of the half-sibs... NST Royal Lass and others... I can't remember for sure which off the top of my head. I'll try to remember to look when I get home and see where they all went. Quote Pam GPA-Tallahassee/Southeastern Greyhound Adoption "Fate is unalterable only in the sense that given a cause, a certain result must follow, but no cause is inevitable in itself, and man can shape his world if he does not resign himself to ignorance." Pearl S. Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Valliejo2001 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Run free sweetie. Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBones Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 i am so sorry. run free, cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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