I was suprised and saddened to receive news from Scientific Holsteins last week about the passing of their great Durham, Debutante.  Named Reserve Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo in 2005, Debutante was admired by so many as not only a tremendous show winner, but a prominent member of the Roxy family. Among the great memories, many including this HW staff member will never forget seeing Matt and Mandy’’s daughters interact with this stunning animal.  Clearly the admiration was mutual between her and the girls.  Last week Mandy wrote what was, I am sure a very difficult note to holstein enthusiasts all over, as follows: