Cecil Pond

[SteelyDan]

I heard last night from a very close friend of Cecil Pond's that Mr. Pond has passed. I believe he was 85 years old and passed from a heart attack. Peace be with Mr Pond and is friends and family. Its very sad to hear about those that pass from that legendary era.

[Officially Retired]

Wow, this is not the year for old-timers ...

Rest In Peace to Mr. Pond and condolences to his loved ones.

[EWO]

Agreed Jack. 2014 is proving to be the year that takes the most. Thoughts and prayers out to the family and friends of Mr. Pond. EWO

[CYJ]

Ditto EWO, my condolences to Mr. Pond's family. I remember reading about Mr. Pond in the 60's issues of the Pete Spark's magazines. I do not remember how long he was a active dog man. He did have access to some of the cream of the crop foundation bred dogs back then. Cheers

[SteelyDan]

I believe Mr. Pond was mentored by Frank Fitzwater, CYJ. No doubt he was around some of the best dogs of his day.

[TXdogs]

Rest in Paradise Mr Ponds. I had the honor of eating some great BBQ and sharing great stories with him and his family.

[Foxman]

Cecil was a good honest dogman. I ask him to referee my match into Danny Burton with my Alvin dog. When Danny's dog was hanging lifeless before he would declare him dead he held a mirror to his mouth and when their was no fog . He declared him dead. He complimented me by saying Alvin was one of the best he ever saw. He bet me a twelve pack Alvin wouldn't live. I called his bet and he later paid me. I will miss him and think he was one of the most honest dogmen around. Randy Fox