A Heavy Heart, a Proud Goodbye: How Pigeon Boss and GPS Auctions Gave My Life’s Work the Tribute It Deserved
Fifty four years. More than half a century spent waiting on the roof, watching the skies like a Pigeon Boss until dusk, scraping perches with stiff hands, and living for that magical moment when a marathon bird drops out of the blue.
Fifty four years. More than half a century spent waiting on the roof, watching the skies until dusk, scraping perches with stiff hands, and living for that magical moment when a marathon bird drops out of the blue.
Leaving this sport was never something I wanted to do. My health and personal circumstances simply gave me no choice, and anyone who has dedicated their whole life to these wonderful animals knows how deeply it cuts to shut that loft door for the very last time.
Handing over my birds felt like giving away pieces of my own soul. I was anxious, tired, and dreading the whole process. But the way GPS Auctions and Pigeon Boss took care of me turned a painful farewell into something I can look back on with immense pride.
GPS Auctions handled everything with incredible professionalism, integrity, and warmth, giving my colony the trusted global platform it needed. And Pigeon Boss did something truly special. They did not treat my birds like simple merchandise or ink on paper pedigrees. They actually listened. They felt the heartache behind the sale, captured the fighting spirit of my birds, and told the real story of Flying Home Pigeons with such passion and dignity that fanciers all across the world felt it too.
Seeing the sheer respect, enthusiasm, and overwhelming interest from fanciers worldwide during the auction brought tears to my eyes. The result went far beyond what I dared to hope for, but more importantly, it proved that fifty four years of sweat and passion truly meant something.
To any fancier who ever faces that difficult day, trust these people. GPS Auctions and Pigeon Boss will not just sell your birds; they will treat you like family, protect your dignity, and give your legacy the beautiful ending it deserves.”
Mat Janssen
Flying Home Pigeons, Gennep
Pigeon Boss
