So sorry to hear this news. It's tough to lose one unexpectedly. As Bill mentioned, no one can really say the right things, because no one knew him like the ones closest to him, BUT I hope you can find comfort in knowing how big an impact he made to a lot of people.
Having lost the dog in my avatar in an instant last June, making the decision to get a new pup was tough. Watching Bill and Nick in the video, somehow made everything alright. It put into persepective the relationship we want to cultivate with our retrievers. Now I have a 7 month old pup that thinks I hung the moon. I have no doubt in my mind, that is due in large part to the relationship I watched Bill and Nick build in the video. So for that..... I am thankful to all who knew and loved Nick!
So very sorry to hear of this terrible loss Steve. Nick Jr was so much more than just a dog to so many. We will miss him and our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those who were so close to him.
I have not seen the DVD, primarily because I have not started a new puppy since the DVD came out...so I didn't "know" Nick like so many on here feel they do.
But I am still very sorry for your loss. He was way too young to have to say goodbye. Rest In Peace Nick.
Im so sorry for your loss. We also met Nick jr through the video and liked it so much we thought of using him for stud... RIP Nick jr. Our deepest condolences to you Steve and Bill.
My deepest condolences to Steve, Bill and Mary Hilllmann, and all who knew and loved Nick. I will never forget the days I was running some derbies with my current lab, who is now 6 and 1/2 years old. Several of the derbies we went to had Bill Hillmann with 2 dogs entered. Those two dogs were Punch and Nick.
I always enjoyed watching Nick and Punch run for Bill. I also liked how approachable Bill was at those trials. Bill was always, endlessly open to discussing anything I wanted regarding training.
Again, my condolences. I have wonderful Nick memories as do many others.
My sincere condolences to Steve, Bill and Brick. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Nick on the video and training in Iowa and Texas. He will be missed.
I am at a total loss for words. My condolences go out to those involved. Bill, I have watched you and Nick many times and it was just awesome watching Nick grow into a fine adult with your help and guidance. You helped Nick become a national "hero" so say to those of us who are purely amateurs at the dog training game. I agree with you Bill, there simply are no words, but I felt like I needed to say something and many thanks to you AND Nick.
I was sorry to read about Nick and the blasto. It's such a terrible illness. My condolences on your loss.
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