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DIANE FRY...LEGENDARY BREEDER OF CAVALIERS, KING CHARLES AND JAPANESE CHINS

Diane Fry (AMANTRA) one of the greats in our breed passed away yesterday morning , 24th March 2014. Truly a sad day for not only Di's family but for the whole of the Cavalier Community worldwide. Our condolences on this dark day to all her family but especially to Pepe, and her daughters Tracy, Amanda and Marianna and the grand children of whom she was so obviously proud. There will be many, many tributes from across the globe in the weeks ahead and I am happy to display these here on ChatterBox www.cavaliers.co.uk If anyone feels they would like to express their feelings and pay respect, please email your message to me ncraigowl@btinternet.com  or private message me, Norma Inglis, on Facebook, and these can be displayed. Many may not have known Diane personally but the Amantra affix appears for generations in so many pedigrees and continues to have success today not only in Cavaliers but also in King Charles and Japanese Chins where Diane and Tracy showed time and time again their expertise as breeders and exhibitors. Anyone with a love of Cavaliers has reason to feel this loss and we owe her our gratitude for her ability to breed such beautiful dogs, sound both in mind and body. In time, hopefully her family may get comfort from these tributes and appreciate all our sentiments.

Sometimes a few words of condolences doesn't always cover the depth of association and feelings involved, and a more detailed tribute is merited. There are many who may want to post a longer, more personal piece about their individual involvement with Diane and the Amantras and these are welcomed. Di's own contribution to the breed assisted so many on their own journey in Cavaliers and if anyone would like to either acknowledge this or say a bit more, please feel free to do so and I will display it here.