You might want to stop by Ft. Bragg…
The SOF K-9 Memorial Foundation to Honor Fallen Canines at Airborne & Special Operations Museum
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. –At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, the Special Operations Forces (SOF) K-9 Memorial Foundation will host a statue unveiling and celebration at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum to memorialize the bravery and dedication of the Special Operations K-9 Soldier.
The memorial is a life-sized, bronze statue of a Belgian Malinois dressed in full combat gear. The Belgian Malinois is smart, like the German shepherd, but has shorter hair and handles heat better.
This will be the only memorial specifically dedicated to special operations K-9s in the world. Surrounding the statue are 58 paver stones listing the names of the dogs that were Killed In Action (KIA). “Like their human counter-parts, Special Operations Multi Purpose Canines (MPC) are specially selected, trained and equipped to serve in roles not expected of the traditional Military Working Dog (MWD),” said Chuck Yerry, President of the SOF K-9 Memorial Foundation. “Truly daring and brave, these dogs often lead their Soldier team-members in the most dire conditions to save lives and complete the mission.”
The memorial is on the Parade Field with paver stones created from North Carolina granite. Each stone bears the name, country of origin and year a Special Operations dog was killed.
Been talking to the wife about adopting one of those service dogs. The AF runs a program out of Lackland.
Make it happen, MSgt B,
You’ll never regret it!
That’s a great museum! I visit it every time I’m down at Bragg, and always find something new I missed before.
I often think we don’t deserve the unconditional love these animals show us. The rest of the time, I know we don’t.
I’ve had dogs all my life. Rev Paul got it right.
I have a Belgian Malinois (female) 11 mo. old. She is the smartest, most athletic dog that’s ever owned me. In about 6 months we will be taking her to the breeder for personal protection training. They may be able to take my 2nd Amendment rights away someday, but not her.
MSgt- Good idea! 🙂
Toejam- Concur!
Rev- Good point!
Craig- Understood… Looking forward to getting another dog when I retire!!!
I’ll be stopping by. It is a great local museum.
“And God made a Dog”. That rocks and so does your blog. Thanks for those special thoughts. Thanks for your blog.
Such great dogs, Mals are. Lost ours we had for 9 years a couple of years ago. And thank you for posting “And God made the Dog” I’ve shared it with quite a few of my K9 loving friends. Wish I could be in Fayetteville this weekend to help honor those 4-legged heroes.
Mike- Thanks, I’ve never had the opportunity!
Alex- You’re welcome and thanks for stopping by!
Maggie- Thanks. I am looking at getting one when I finally retire.
that video makes me miss my puppy.