Condolences for Donald F. “Big Dawg” Magee

We just learned this, searching around the web for something else. So sad to hear! What a true Saluki and SIU booster. He was always so much fun at Homecoming and the Illinois State Fair. What a SIU booster! He will be missed. Condolences to his family.

I was a great experience to know 'Big Dawg" Many fond memories in the dog show world of him . fro m pictures, helping at thr ring, a wonderful clap when you won. One of my funniest memories is his $1.00 to the lasies with jeans that had holes in them so they could afford ones that did not have holes. Iwill never forget his expression when I turned over the lovely broef case to him when he was elected treasurer.. He carried it to all meetings and functions. I hope his successor gives the brief case the love it has had for the last 10 years... Have a beer with a lemon on the rim for the "Big Dawg".. He wlll be missed by many his legacies and humor will live on.

My deepest condolences to the family, may you find comfort in the memories and in our loving creator Jehovah God's promise found in the Bible at Isaiah 26:19.

Don and my husband, C.E. Welch, were great Saluki fans. They were good friends, too....laughed a lot when together and enjoyed reminiscing. Don was a personable guy who always had a big smile!

Don was a gentleman and a true saluki as one can get. He was always positive and whenever we met at alumni events always was smiling and having a great time. He will truely be missed at Saluki events with his smile and positive attitude.?

Don was the most passionate Saluki supporter I ever met. He was a big man in stature, in deed and was a kind wonderful passion. I remember Don making sure my 8 year old granddaughter had the Saluki dog paws displayed on her face prior to a big game. Don was a Saluki fan hall of famer and a human being hall of famer.