[dogcommand]

What an absolute shocker! My sincere condolences to his family and close friends. I met him once at a trial in California and always enjoyed his posts here.
RIP Howard

 

[BMay]

Very sad news to hear of Howard's passing. My condolences to his family and ALL his friends!

 

[Golddogs]

When I wrote on RTF about losing my big dog, Howard sent me a most touching PM. He didi not know me from Adam, but reached out to me knowing I was hurting. THAT, is a good human being.

As much as I enjoy meeting the good people of the dog world, saying goodbye to them is very, very hard.

Miss Mary, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear friend and mentor, and to those of you fortunate enough to have known and trained with him too.

 

[RetrieversONLINE]

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Howard.

I only met him once at the Alaskan workshop Lardy and I gave a few years ago. I was really impressed by Howard and totally enjoyed him.

Of course, RTFers know how much he contributed here and it was always helpful, thoughtful and based on experience. I rank his replies among the very best! He proved himself to be a very good dog man in competition and a true gentleman in life!

Howard probably didn't think about how much he was respected nor how much he will be missed.

I will take my dogs for a quiet walk today in memory of Howard.

 

[huntinman]

^^^^Like button.

 

[DEDEYE]

Here are two of my favorite photos of Howard and Bam!

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Heck yes! I took the top picture.. Whoever got the bottom one sure captured the Bam bounce. She would do that all the way to the line. Lol. BamBaDeeBamBam is what Howie would say... 😊

 

[chesaka]

Howard was a member of our training group, where he generously shared his knowledge and helped each of us become better retriever trainers. He will be missed. This photo was taken this past

spring.

 

[Goldenboy]

One of the stalwarts of this site, in the very best sense. Clearly gave the impression that he was someone who would be a great friend should you be fortunate to spend time with him. Sad news.

 

[Tom. P.]

What terrible news. I always enjoyed reading His replies here.
R I P Howard

 

[hotel4dogs]

I never had the pleasure of meeting Howard, but have always enjoyed his posts. God Bless, Howard, many prayers for the family and friends.

 

[Marty Lee]

sad news indeed. sorry for your loss RIP Howard

 

[Becky Mills]

Oh Howard. I still can't find the right words. We're going to miss you so bad buddy. Thank you for the privilege of enjoying your killer wit and learning from your training wisdom.
Mary, God Bless You. I know mentoring you and watching you succeed had to be one of the best experiences of his life.

 

[captain2560]

Godspeed to u Howard. I met Howard while judging at Turnigan Pass this summer, great guy and very quick wit. Placed second in Am. and won the Derby. Just talked to him on the phone about a month ago. I know all his ft friends everywhere will miss him. RIP Howard.

 

[Stylesl]

I never had the pleasure of meeting Howard but as everyone has said... I learned a lot from reading his posts here on RTF. I am so sorry for this tragic loss for his family and friends.

 

[kona's mom]

I also never had the pleasure of meeting him but I enjoyed his posts and knowledge. My condolences to his friends and family. RIP

 

[Ron in Portland]

Wow! Shocked and saddened to see this news. Never met him, but always respected and appreciated his opinions and attitude here. Howard was the kind of guy that made this site, this sport, and this World a better place.

 

[Marvin S]

Those who will miss him most are the competitors. He always brought a well trained dog ready for the level of competition entered. The Alaska folks are fast losing examples to emulate.

Over the years we exchanged PM's when Howard needed a clarification of some comment I had made. At trials we would talk, I appreciated having him as a fellow competitor & knew him before Pricey. Sometimes we don't spend enough time with someone feeling they will be here forever.

RIP Howard !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[duk4me]

I am at a loss for words. Howard was true class. He advised me via pm's on several training issues over the years. He didn't have to do that. I will miss him.

 

[Julie R.]

Someone else said it better, how can you be so heartbroken over someone you never met? He loved to give me grief about having Chesapeakes, but never in a mean way. He had that gift, I think; of making you feel like a good friend he valued and respected and was so generous in sharing training tips and encouragement. Our retriever community lost a good one.

 

[John Lash]

Wow, life is fragile. Shocking news, he'll be missed.