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Sheeknoll Durham Arrow Passes

Sheeknoll Durham Arrow, the Grand Champion Holstein from 2016 WDE has passed. She was bred and owned by Sheeknoll Farms in Rochester, MN. Affectionately known as 'Thomas" her win at World Dairy Expo stole the hearts of breeders from coast to coast when with one tap breeders realized a breeder's herd could still compete on the colored shavings. Here are comments from the Sheeknoll Farms Facebook page
 
Yesterday was a sad day at Sheeknoll as we said goodbye to our beloved cow, Thomas. Her tenacious attitude fought hard in the last moments as she battled a short illness resulting in renal failure. We are so thankful for the memories, friends, pride and joy she gave us. We will miss her spunky attitude and sparkling eyes greeting us each day as we worked our daily chores. We have been truly blessed! Thank you, Thomas.
 
 
 
 
Our condolences to the family.  
Reader Comments
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Ron Flatness
May, 28 2018
Sheehan's great family. I remember Bob from Minn.Valley. This was 1st and only Durham dtr. to win Grand at the WDE ?
Alan Dykshorn
May, 25 2018
I agree with Tony. Thanks for sharing her with the world, it was truly inspirational!
George Crave
May, 25 2018
I will never forget the moment when that class of mature cows ,all household names. I was up in the announcer's area visiting with Tom Morris as we admired the class. It was like looking down into a box of diamonds. I was looking down on the ring there was one cow that I did not recognize. As the judge made his first selection, he pointed to this little known cow and Tom Morris jumped up and said "he's going with the Minnesota cow!" I will never forget that moment. Great time!
Winterview Holsteins
May, 24 2018
Sorry to hear aboutt the loss of your great cow Thomas . Thomas and the Sheehan family have truly represented the state of Minnesota with great pride. Breeding such an amazing individual gives hope to all breeders small or large. Thanks for the great memories.
EJ Byler
May, 24 2018
Sorry to hear about the passing of "Thomas". I will never forget sitting at Madison and watching her win Grand Champion. Incredible cow,may her legacy live on!
Tony Whitehead
May, 24 2018
My condolences. Your family and that cow gave a whole lot of us little people the flame we needed to keep trying.
Charlie Will
May, 24 2018
Thomas was truly one of the Great Cows of the breed and Huge crowd favorite when she was tapped Grand Champion at WDE Thomas gave hope to the everyday breeder a home bred cow can still be Grand at WDE Thank you Bob and Jeanette for sharing her with us. your friend Charlie