Thanks for all the kind words guys. He was an amazing friend and companion, a great hunter that hunted to please me every time we went out and please me he did. this one will hurt for a long time, not only because of how amazing he was, but also because he is my last one. After having the pleasure of having many GSPs over five decades, they are simply fantastic animals. my hunting dog days are over. I told the wife, I don't want to have a dog who will out live me, it wouldn't be the right thing to do. Thanks again.