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John Mulligan
January 20, 2003 J

John will be well remembered by the many sport friends he influenced during his 27 years with USA as being a kind and caring individual. As our Judge John was at the top of his class and was respected worldwide by his colleagues, he honored us by being selected to judge the worlds first in 1993 in Austria and again this year in Italy.  While John loved to officiate at clubs and bring a sense of honor by his judging, and compassion to teach by his critiques he also quietly and passionately was involved in the background speaking out for those ideals that bind us together as an organization. John says it best in his last statement during a recent interview: “I guess the only thing I can give our membership as a statement is that schutzhund is a sport, it's our sport. I think sometimes we lose sight of that fact.  It is something that you as a handler, your dog, myself and the other judges should be able to enjoy.  Something that is not a job, shouldn't be, it should be our hobby, and should be the way that we spend time doing something constructive with our dogs, and something that both really enjoy.” 

John was a good friend and my teacher, I will never forget those principles he openly shared and his calm resolve when asked for advice.  His presence will be missed but what he stood for will never be forgotten. - Jim Elder, President

Bill Fields
January 8, 2002

Bill was a great member of our organization and a role model for those that were fortunate enough to have known him.  His warm and outgoing personality led him into the hearts of countless USA members and allowed him to teach thousands of people about our sport and the German Shepherd Dog.  As the Senior USA Judge Bill officiated at more trials each year than any other USA Judge and never refused to help a club in need of a judge.

Bill Fields will always be remembered as one of the few and finest ambassadors our organization has ever known. - Michael A. Hamilton, President - United Schutzhund Clubs of America
Photo courtesy of Loving Photographic

EGON VOLLRATH MEMORIAL FUND
February 20, 1934 - August 25, 2001

Egon was a true sportsman with a great love of the outdoors, his experience and wisdom was an invaluable asset to our organization His family's success in our dog sport on a national and international level was unequaled. Throughout the years Egon has exemplified the word Sportsmanship.

It is the wish of the Vollrath family that
the Egon Vollrath Memorial Fund be established for sponsorship of the World Championship Team,  Martin and Thomas Vollrath will be the administrators of the fund. Contact the USA office for more information.