Weldon B Long Memorial by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Bronze Sculpture Memorials, Medals, and Awards

The world lost a dear friend in Weldon B Long. Yes, it is B, no middle name, just B. An English teacher and dog show judge, Weldon was a friend to everyone -- especially -- those who love dogs. As the oldest member of the Dachshund Club of St. Louis, he mentored breeders and was my dachshund anatomy mentor early in my career. I remain forever grateful to Judge Weldon B Long, without whose early coaching in Dachshund Anatomy 101, I could not have created my dachshund pieces with accuracy so close to the standard. And, oh, could he tell stories! He asked his sister Marilyn Lewis to display this beside his casket: "It was FUN while it lasted!" Weldon is deeply missed by all who knew him.