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A Tribute to Norman Davis

Goodbye Norman. You will be missed in the bulldog
world more than anyone else past, present or future
could ever be,. You will also be missed as the kind, Losing you dad has been the saddest time in my life. The
friendly and helpful person you always were. memories you have left me will stay with me until we
You are the head of a loving family and I send meet again, you were everything a son could ask for in a
massive condolences to them. father, you were always there for me for help and advice.
You will leave a big gap in the world. The many years we had working together where great
Rest in Peace Norman. Pam Freeman, UK and I am so proud of what we achieved together. Making

I am truly sorry to hear about Norman’s passing. up on average a UK champion every year. I know you
were as proud of me as I am you and I try my best to
That beautiful smile of his was just great!
The world of our bullies will never ever be the after the family and especially mum as I promised You.
carry on and follow the traditions you set and will look
same. I really do wish there was something that I
could say to ease your broken heart or something I Rest in peace now dad knowing all your hard work,
could do to lighten your load. We both know that knowledge and wisdom will never be forgotten.
there is nothing I can do or say it all has to come Love you for ever and ever ♥♥ Kevin Davis, UK
from you and I’m sorry.
Will say a prayer for the whole family. Norman a true legend, RIP xxxx
Aimee Haney, Kentucky, USA Maria Taylor, UK
NORMAN DAVIS

OCOBO

29th March 1937 - 14th April 2020

To reach the very top of any livestock takes passion, dedication We have no words to express RIP, Mr Norman Bulldog
and knowledge that cannot be learned from books alone. from
the first time I met Norman he had an air of Authority in what
was needed to achieve and to this day he was (in my case)
never wrong. we shared a love of all livestock but of course
Davies. Thank you for all your
Thanks Norman ♥
dogs and birds reigned supreme. I consider the fact that some our pain. Forever in our hearts. meeting Mr Wilks and I’m sure
kind words and encouragement,
of my dogs have the Ocobo name on them a true privilege as I Enilce, Céline and Dudi, France Amos ... and all your other
totally respected what the name stands for.
My heart goes out to Pat, Kevin and all the family for their beautiful dogs...Y ou made my
sad loss and to all the rest of the Bulldoggers for we have lost a Gave great advice when I dream of owning a bulldog real
truly Great man who I’m proud to of shared some times with. had my 1st bulldog. Class Linda Stanley, England
.. therefore, I thank you.
guy. So RIP my friend.
Bless you Norman, RIP.
Andy (RoyalTudor), UK Janet Graham, UK

Our deepest condolences to the davis family on the very
Extremely sad to hear of the loss of Norman Davis, who is known primarily in
sad loss of norman a true legend in the bulldog world.
Bulldogs, but who was also a close friend of my mentor Douglas Oliff and sat on
Rest in peace Norman xxxxx,
the first Neapolitan Mastiff Club committee, fighting for our breeds acceptance
Natalie & Martin Beaumont, England
by the Kennel Club. When I first came to the breed, Norman owned a dog called
You were and still are a legend knowledge that has helped us Clever Duke with Vicky Roach who was the top winning dog of the time.
all may you rest in peace you will be sorely missed. Our paths crossed again in 2012 at the launch of the Kennel Clubs film
Ray Jones & Sue Tuczek, England demonstrating the great work being done by several of the then ‘high profile breeds’.
I remember Norman being described as the bulldogs leading light.
Deepest sympathy to the family, Norman was a larger He will never be forgotten. Condolences to family and friends for their sad loss.
than life character & will be remembered by all.
Tam & Lynda McCash, Scotland Kim Slater-Mafi, Wales, UK

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