The half Davenport gelding Fakher El Alamein, better known as Valentino passed away on Tuesday. He was a wonderful companion and friend to our daughter Amy Sherrill, who competed with him in endurance and competitive trail riding for years. He was her childhood friend and companion. To see him in action would explain his nickname around the barn - "Mr. Wonderful." He spent the past 2 years with his grandparents (us) in New Mexico and had a wonderful retirement. An hour after we arrived at the vet clinic, we received a call from Amy in Michigan. She just knew it was Valentino and that something was wrong. That was the kind of connection they had. Their accomplishments with UMECRA Amy a 2 year scholarship for college. Considering this horse came to us with an old bowed tendon, his accomplishments on trail were remarkable. He will be missed. We wanted to let those of you know who remembered him.