NICKI was named for KENNETH WILLIAM BASNICKI, who paid the ultimate price in the attack on America September 11, 2001. Kenneth William Basnicki, 48, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, was Marketing Director of BEA Systems and lost his life on the 106th floor of Tower One in the World Trade Center, where he was attending a meeting. was an active man. He enjoyed snowboarding, mountain biking, skiing, and golfing. He is survived by his wife, Maureen; and children, Brennan and Erica. We salute Mr. Basnicki, a hero, and name this beautiful dog in his honor.

(Source: The New York Times 6/16/02)