K9 HEROES

At your service: Memorial would honor military dogs

2009-11-08T16:59:00.000-08:00

At your service: Memorial would honor military dogs

Fallen Marine K-9 handler not soon forgotten

2009-11-08T16:46:00.000-08:00

Fallen Marine K-9 handler not soon forgotten

Military dog with cancer flies to new home in Pa. | News | KENS5.com

2009-10-31T16:54:00.000-07:00

Military dog with cancer flies to new home in Pa. | News |
KENS5.com

2009-10-31T11:05:00.000-07:00

AS OF 10-29-09, I am SO PROUD to announce my very first book, "K9 Heroes," is published. I worked very hard, and I'm extremely proud and honored to share the stories of the K9 handlers still serving and to those who were killed in action.

My authors website link is: http://outskirtspress.com/K9Heroes

2009-05-23T11:53:00.001-07:00

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The years may pass but the memories and the pain still live on

2009-01-05T16:48:00.000-08:00

It was three years ago today, January 5, 2006, that American Hero Sgt. Adam L. Cann was killed in action in Iraq.

Though the years may pass, it is certain that he and so many others that have fallen, their memories and stories shall be told for generations to come! Sgt. Cann made the ultimate sacrifice that day for our freedom. He is a legend!

Picture is of he and MWD Bruno who is still at Camp Pendleton.

Semper Fidelis Sgt. Cann

Military Working Dog Lex

2008-12-17T16:22:00.001-08:00

Military Working Dog Lex who was with Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee when he was KIA in Iraq, has since been adopted to the Lee family. This is the first time ever that a Military Working Dog was retired to a family; he was retired on 12-21-07. MWD Lex received the Purple Heart on 2-16-08.

Please check out these wonderful shirts(like the one shown above), pet items, stickers, etc. Part of the money spent on these items will go to the National War Dog Association. Such an incredible cause!

www.cafepress.com/119designs

A beautiful website created for Sgt. Adam Cann

2008-12-04T17:27:00.000-08:00

Please check out this beautiful new website that was designed in honor of Sgt. Adam Cann at:

http://www.freewebs.com/adam-cann/

Semper Fi

Maggie K9 Police Dog retires

2008-09-28T16:44:00.000-07:00

I came across this beautiful girl on Myspace, and I just had to pay tribute to her! Maggie is now retired from the Oak Ridge Police Department in Tennessee. She was injured by a crack dealer when he rammed his car into Maggie and her handler. She is seven years old and she's a dual purpose Police K9 with over 80 grand in dope and money seizures, and six street bites!

You can find me on Myspace at: http://www.myspace.com/sempercanum

Enjoy your retirement Maggie, you sure DESERVE it!

Really cool embroidery items

2008-09-13T14:45:00.000-07:00

Check out some of the neat embroidery items Jean has to offer on her website.

They can embroider anything up to 3/8 inch thick leather and can do anything from hats to backpacks, etc.

Makes for a wonderful gift! Contact Jean at: http://www.myspace.com/marjencustomembroidery

K9 Handler Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Rodriguez-RIP Hero!

2008-09-07T10:42:00.000-07:00

On 9/2/08, Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Rodriguez, 35, was killed in action in Afghanistan. Sgt. Rodriguez was a dog handler for the Military Police assigned to the K-9 unit of the 527th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, Anbach Germany.

You will not be forgotten, and my prayers are with you, your family, and your friends.

God Bless this American Hero!

Michigan Soldiers

2008-08-13T18:27:00.000-07:00

A VERY BIG THANK YOU to Patrick! He is the Fallen Heroes Memorial Representative. He gave me the following two links that are incredible Tributes for our Troops!

www.michigansoldiers.com/

This site's mission is to establish and help maintain hometown memorials in honor of the brave men and women from Michigan

runforthefallen.org

Check out this wonderful site. For each mile in this race, a Soldier or Marines name and honor will be recognized. You can track the race on Google too!

If you are on Myspace, you can find Patrick at: www.myspace.com/rich_59

THANKS!

John Burnam's book is out

2008-07-26T17:09:00.000-07:00

As promised, I would let you all know as a reminder when this book came out.

Author and good friend, John Burnam(Dog Tags of Courage) and founder of The National War Dog Monument, has his latest book available, "A Soldier's Best Friend."

I found it on Amazon.com under his name: John C. Burnam & the book is also available on other sites as well.

ENJOY!!!

John is not only an INCREDIBLE Author, he's become such an amazing friend! He's so very thoughtful. I was in a nasty car accident last week, and he sent me the most BEAUTIFUL flowers ever. Please check out his site that's still under construction at

http://www.jbmf.us/ He is working very hard for our Nation's four legged Hero's!!!

One year ago today American Hero's Cpl. Kory Wiens & MWD Cooper gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom

2008-07-06T09:01:00.000-07:00

July 6, 2007 Cpl. Kory Wiens and MWD were KIA in Muhammed Sath, Iraq. They are the only team(Handler and dog) to be KIA together since the War in Iraq and Afghanistan has begun.

Below, I added another video of Kory & Cooper titled, "Kory and Cooper after a long mission." Kory referred to Cooper as, "His son." Watch the video's of them, and you can just see the love and adoration he had for Cooper.

Always remember our Hero's because remembering keeps their memories alive!

Hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July and God Bless our Troops!

2008-07-04T09:19:00.001-07:00

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John Burnam Monument Foundation

2008-06-13T15:21:00.001-07:00

John Burnam, Founder of the National War Dog Monument, is hard at work again, or I should say as ALWAYS. My friend John who is the Author of, "Dog Tags of Courage," is such an amazing man! He works so incredibly hard for our Nation's for legged Soldier's.

His foundation, "John Burnam Monument Foundation," has a new website, and is currently under construction. Their objective is to provide insight into the historical and heroic legacy of the U.S. Military Working Dog Team and their contribution to the defense of our nation's freedom.

Funds for their foundation "JBMF" will be used for education and to help assist the goal of the National War Dogs Monument, Inc. to establish and maintain the monument.

Quote by John Burnam, "It is the first time in our nation's U.S. Military history that an animal, a dog, has been elevated to national monument status by law."

Please look at this website & support this amazing cause!

http://www.jbjf.us/

Thinking of our Military still serving and to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice

2008-05-26T12:49:00.000-07:00

Wishing everyone a peaceful and Happy Memorial Day! Please take some time today to remember our Hero's today and everyday.

My first video I've ever done in Honor of Sgt. Adam Cann

2008-05-24T17:26:00.000-07:00

Scroll down to the bottom of the page, and you'll see my first video I made and posted on Youtube. In order to hear the song, if played on here, you'll have to scroll to the bottom to turn off the music player first.

The BEST WAY to view this video is to go to youtube.com and in the search mode, type in: Sgt. Adam Cann

When the videos show up, my video has my user name(Nickycaly).

You can click on "watch in high quality" and full size screen.

I wanted to do this for my Hero, and for the Cann family with whom I adore!

Please let me know what you think, I'd love to hear!

A wonderful book to mail to our Troops!

2008-05-14T18:41:00.000-07:00

I'm always searching for a good book or two to mail to my Soldier's and Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan along with their care packages. I know they love when I send funny jokes via email.

This book will surely make them laugh, and in times of stress, I think we all could use a good laugh every now and then. Permission granted by the Author to post this.

To order this funny book go to:

http://youregonnalaugh.com/

The Marines Prayer

2008-04-26T15:51:00.000-07:00

This is dedicated to fallen K9 Marine Handler's Sgt. Adam Cann, and Cpl. Dustin Lee, and to all the fallen Marine's, and to the Marine's still serving. God Bless!

Check out this amazing story!

2008-04-11T18:46:00.000-07:00

This amazing & truly brave hero is back to the war zone after losing his leg. He's the first amputee to return to the war! I found this article on MSNBC, and I wanted to share this truly incredible story!

God Bless this incredible man and Marine!

Please click on the title above to take you to the article and video. I PROMISE you it's worth the look!!!

Adam Leigh Cann Canine Facility Dedication Ceremony 3/28/08

2008-04-03T17:11:00.000-07:00

Photo Below:

Myself and Lcpl. Granado with Bruno

On 3/28, I had the privilege and honor of attending this amazing dedication in honor of fallen K9 Handler, Adam Leigh Cann. The Dedication was held in Barstow, CA., where I got to meet the Leigh and Carol Cann for the very first time, which was amazing! I can't say enough about this proud and loving family!

The ceremony was beautiful! Their was a Major General, The Mayor, and other high ranking Marines in attendance. My friend and Marine, Lcpl. Granado(K9 Handler)brought MWD Bruno, who was with Sgt. Cann when he was KIA in Iraq. When the National Anthem was sung, Bruno howled the entire song which made the Ceremony all the more special. It was a day, I will never forget for an INCREDIBLE man & Marine that will always be remembered in my heart!

I took these photos, so PLEASE DO NOT TAKE WITHOUT MY PERMISSION FIRST--THANKS

One year ago today...

2008-03-21T08:50:00.000-07:00

Today, one year later, I want to Honor this incredible man, Marine, K9 Handler, Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee. He was born April 7, 1986. Cpl. Lee was killed March 21, 2007 in Fallujah, Iraq. He was a Marine K9 Handler attached to the 3rd Recon Battalion in Fallujah when the attack had happened. Lex, his MWD did received injuries, but they were non life threatening. THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED, Lex is now with the Lee family(he was Adopted on December 21, 2007), and giving lots of love to this incredible family!

Dustin, you will not be forgotten! Dustin is a reminder to me each and everyday that life is short, and this incredible man died doing something THAT HE LOVED SO VERY MUCH; it makes me realize more and more that we should always take pride and joy in what we do, and really find something in life that we are passionate about, such as Dustin was with the Military Working Dogs.

I may not have had the privilege and honor of meeting you, but I can see now, speaking to those who did, that you touched many lives in so many ways!

Semper Fi Marine

RIP DENIS

2008-03-20T17:02:00.000-07:00

On March 11, 2008, MWD Denis was KIA. The details about Denis' death cannot be told. I want to honor this HERO! Thank You so very much to Jim Hall, his Handler, for sending me picutres, and talking about Denis; I can feel the love you had for Denis through your words! You must have been quite a team. Denis will always watch over you!

Jim and Denis had served together in combat and law enforcement missions. Jim loved Denis dearly, and referred to Denis as his "Bubba." Jim said, " I love him so much; he's a wonderful guy, he made my life so much better."

Denis, I THANK YOU brave Soldier from the bottom of my heart for all that you did to fight for our freedom over here!

In my opinion...

2008-03-07T16:47:00.000-08:00

Everyone has their opinion, and so I want to take the time to voice mine.

After viewing the video on YouTube(with the Marine throwing the puppy over a cliff), I'd like to voice my opinion, and please remember this is only my opinion, you are certainly entitled to yours!

I too am appalled without a doubt! However, my anger stems way back prior to this incident. Since the beginning of this war, we STILL have yet to see our Soldier's in the media, and all of the amazing things that they do on a daily basis! STILL!! Yet, the minute something horrific happens(and there have been a few things, such as a rape, etc.), but there are so many BEAUTIFUL THINGS our men and woman do, and yet we never ever hear about them. What about the day actor Heath Ledger died? No disrespect to him, or his family because he was an INCREDIBLE actor, but guess what, there were Soldier's who died on that same day! Do we know their names?

Sure, we hear about them on a forwarded email with pictures of the Men and Women in the Military at work, with the kids, etc., but our Media still continues to DWELL on the negative! Now for the story about the Marine who threw the puppy over the cliff. My understanding from the Internet postings and blogs is that his personal address and home phone number have been displayed all over the net, giving access to anyone, and yes the family has received death threats.

Should anyone have the right to post someones personal information?

I say NO, no matter what! I believe in the saying(I truly do)that what goes around comes around! We need not worry because I truly believe(if the video is authentic), my thoughts are that the Marines will certainly take action.

Do you ever get a forwarded link from ANYONE that shows the Soldier's over in Iraq & Afghanistan caring for stray animals. Well their are many, and here are two to view! Please do, they are amazing videos!

The following link is(words can't describe what an amazing man he was) Sgt. Peter Neelsey did not make it back from Iraq, but he cared for these stray dogs, and they made it back here to the U.S.A.

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4265004&affil-whas

Please also check out this video at: http://media.abcnews.com/US/popup?id=4282885

I leave you with one thought, "Please don't think that one bad apple speaks for all," and please KEEP SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS--THEY ARE OVER THERE FIGHTING FOR US & OUR FREEDOM!!

A Happy Ending

2008-02-23T14:58:00.000-08:00

(Above photo)Lex in Iraq taking action!

The following article was sent to me by John Burnam! Thanks so much!

You may have seen this story recently on these major networks CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC:

When a mortar attack killed a 20-year old Marine Corporal Dustin Lee in Fallujah, Iraq on March 21, 2007, Lex, his military working dog, whimpering off Lee's body when help finally arrived. Cpl. Lee and Lex had been assigned to search for roadside bombs together.

That strong bond comelled the slain Marine's family to adopt 8-year old Lex even through the military said he still had two years of service to complete. The Lee family, from Quitman, Mississippi, lobbied the military, launched an Internet petition, and enlisted the aid of a North Carolina Congressman who took their case straight to the Marine Corps' top general.

On Wednesday, December 12, 2007, the Marine coprs finally announced Lex could go home to Cpl. Lee's family. It is the first time in the history of the U.S. Marine Coprs that a military working dog was granted early retirement and given to the family of a fallen Marine. Finally, on December 21, exactly nine months after the fatal attack, Lex was united with the Lee family in a nationally televised military retirement ceremony.

Lex, a German Shepard Bomb-sniffing dog, was placed back on active duty after several months in physical rehabilitation. Lex would not be eligible for adoption until the year 2010 and the Lee family was given first priority for his adoption.

Two years was too long for the Lees to wait and in November 2007, Ms. Kelly Hooker, Director of the Military Working Dog Memorial project at Elgin Air Force Base and friend of the Lee family, contacted Mr. John Burnam, our Senior Technical Writer for Passenger Systems Program Office and founder of the National War Dogs Monument Project. Ms. Hooker asked Mr. Burnam fo help with the early adoption. Mr. Burnam immediately contacted Dustin's father, Mr. Jerome Lee, and together they composed letters to the Lee's state representatives and the family drafted a petition that was posted on the Internet seeking public support.

John Burnam met with N. Carolina Congressman, Mr. Walter B. Jones at his Washington D.C. office on November 13, 2007. Rep. Jones, who is a sponser of the National War Dogs Monument Project bill, was moved to tears after reading Mr. Burnam's short story, "My Partner, Dustin" about the incidents surrounding Cpl. Lee's death from the perspective of Lex. He telephoned Mr. Jerome Lee and offered his condolensces and assitance in the their quest to adopt Lex. Mr. Burnam and Representative Jones, spread the word through radio interviews, print media, and TV news gathering public support for the adoption of Lex. The Lee family's Internet petition garnered over 3,400 signatures from around the world supporting the adoption of Lex.

After a few discussions between Rep. Jones and Marine Corps Commandant, General James T. Conway, the retirement and adoption of Lex was underway. The Marine Corps displayed tremendous compassion for the Lee family. They dispatched a veternarian to give Lex a complete medical examination before his official discharge and conducted a military retirement ceremony honoring the service of both Lex and Corporal Dustin Lee.

John Burnam, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army(Ret), served in Vietnam as a Combat Infantryman, 7th Calvary Regiment, and as German Shepard Scout Handler, 44th Scout Dog Platoon.

"It was a very gratifying experience for me," John Burnam said, "as a Vietnam veteran German Shepard Scout Dog Handler to have helped Dustin's family adopt Lex. It was truly the best Christmas present I could have ever asked for. On Janurary 6, 2008, I visited with the Lee family and Lex. The entire family is extremely grateful that their son's last best friend is now home. I was also able to pay my respects to Cpl. Dustin J. Lee at his beautiful resting place at Stonewall Cemetary in Mississippi."

Need I say more..

2008-02-11T13:47:00.000-08:00

A Tribute to the Handler's & the dogs of war

2008-01-26T13:17:00.001-08:00

John Burnam's amazing accomplishments!

2008-01-17T17:38:00.000-08:00

Picture above and left is Master Sergeant, U.S. Army(Ret.)John Burnam who had served in Vietnam. He currently resides in Washington D.C. Thanks John for these wonderful photos!

John Burnam has done so many amazing things to try and help the Military Working Dogs, and I will give you a "partial list," because I may just run out of room here; he continues to strive for the very best for our "unseen" four legged Hero's!

He is the author of "Dog Tags of Courage"(2006)I have recently started reading this--in a word, "Amazing"

Also author of "A Soldier's Best Friend"(Spring 2008)

He is also the Founder of the National War Dogs Monument and co-author of congressional legislation approved by President George W. Bush(2007).

One of his documentaries that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND is titled, "War Dogs." His other appearances include:

Animals Aloft--(Smithsonian Networks-New Release 2008)

Hero Dogs--The History Channel

Clipper-War Dog-(National Geographic Cable TV

and SO MANY MORE which include Radio appearances.

Look at my post below about this amazing man too!

Sgt. Adam Cann: He will never be forgotten!!!

2008-01-06T09:26:00.000-08:00

It's hard to believe that it's been 2 years since Sgt. Adam Cann has passed. Sgt. Adam Cann was killed in action on January 5th, 2006. He was a member of the Military Police assigned to the Security Battalion, Marine Corps Base in Camp Pendleton, CA. He was awarded the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star Medal. He was the 1st K9 Handler KIA since the Vietnam War.

You are truly missed! I am PROUD and HONORED to call Leigh and Carol Cann my Friends!

Semper Fidelis Hero!

CHANGE OF DATE FOR THE TRUCK CONTEST

2008-01-04T15:24:00.000-08:00

The following is from Kelly at the MWD Memorial:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Ford Truck Giveaway that was originally scheduled to be held on December 31st, 2007 will be postponed until March 31st 2008.

They are extending the Truck Giveaway Drawing(see all of my posts below & on the older posts page)until March 31st, 2008. My apologies to those of you that hoped to win it on December 31st! BUT YOU ARE IN LUCK, you still have a chance to participate and win!!! If you would like to purchase tickets, send a paypal to:

donations@militaryworkingdogmemorial.com

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that it has caused anyone. We would like to offer a full refund of ticket purchases to anyone that is dissatisfied with our changes. To obtain a refund, please send a written request including name, address, phone number and number of tickets purchased to: donations@militaryworkingdogmemorial.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

2007-12-31T13:24:00.000-08:00

I'd like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!!! I'd like to give a special "shout out" to my very special K9 Handler's who I correspond with in Iraq:

Cpl. Elizondo, MA2 Fiaschi,

Ssg. Carter & Lcpl. Granado(Welcome Home)

These amazing men are without a doubt "My Hero's"

A big THANK YOU to John Burnam!!!

2007-12-28T19:31:00.000-08:00

To the right is a photo from Vietnam of John Burman and his MWD named Clipper.

John played a HUGE role in helping the Lee Family(see postings below)get MWD retired and back to his loving family.

I had the privilege, and I would say the up most honor of speaking to this amazing man, and he certainly is doing AMAZING THINGS!

A little about his history:

He is the author of "A Soldier's Best Friend" and "Dog Tags of Courage." An updated version of "A Soldier's Best Friend," will be republished with some added information coming out in June 2008 by Sterling Publishing out of NY.

He is a very busy man, besides his speaking engagements across the U.S., he also is currently working on trying to get congress to have a National War Dog Memorial in the nation's capital!

I will keep you posted because he is constantly on the move! Oh, and if you forget about the June 2008 book coming out, don't worry(Vitamin B12 helps LOL)I will remind you to go and pick up your copy.

2007-12-28T19:05:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Kelly at the MWD K9 Memorial for forwarding this very important article, "Canines for Combat Veteran's Program"

Through the generous efforts of many, Sergeant Roland Paquette and Specialist Raymond Hubbard have received Service dogs to assist them. Six more veterans have been interviewed and are on our waiting list. Our goal for this year is to increase our Assistance Dog placements to sixty; ten for disabled veterans.

We have hired a new trainer and prison pup trainer to facilitate more placements and are opening more Prison PUP Partnerships to increase the number of puppies in our puppy program. On May 1st our 11th partnership will open at the Caledonia Work Camp in St. Johnsbury, VT.

With Volunteers from Until a second training room has been built and a new walker dog harness is being developed.

An informational brochure about our Canines for Combat Veterans program has been sent to all the VA hospitals in New England, NY and PA. In-service programs have been presented to the doctors, staff and veterans at Fort Bragg, and Camp Lejune and we have informed alliances with the VFWs and the Blue Star Mom's.

We still have a lot to do but we accept the challenge. We are honored to place these Service dogs with those who serve.

Thank you for your support of or Canines for Combat Veterans Program.

Please visit the page at the web address below:

http://www.neads.org/services_new/military_dog.shtml

AS PROMISED PICTURES OF LEX WITH THE FAMILY ON THAT GLORIOUS DAY!!!

2007-12-27T18:57:00.000-08:00

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Thank you so much Brian who is Cpl. Dustin Lee's Uncle for the use of these amazing pictures on that VERY AMAZING DAY!

I've heard from the family, and Lex is so happy at home with his family!

Top photo is of Camryn with Lex, middle photo is the Cnn Interview, an the last photo is of the "Lee Family"

Check out this link at: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/21/national/main3639034.shtml?source=search_story

Here at this site, you can view 3 different stories covered by CBS. You will see a 30 second commercial on each one, but the story will follow afterwards. If you missed this on TV, then you definitely have to give this a view!

Military Working Dog Lex is FINALLY going home!

2007-12-21T15:16:00.001-08:00

For the past nine months, The Lee Family has been trying to adopt Lex. Cpl. Dustin Lee was killed this past March, and he had a bond with Lex that was simply beautiful! When Dustin was killed, they had to literally pull Lex off of Dustin, so the Medics could treat him. After nine months of petitions, etc. today was the "official" adoption! If you've turned on CNN, or The Early Morning Show, surely you've seen this amazing and heart warming story. The story will also air tomorrow on Katic Couric's show.

This is the first time a Military Working Dog was able to be adopted by a family prior to being released from the Military.

WELCOME HOME LEX, AND AS DUSTIN CALLED HIM "LEX MEX." MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!!!

I will be posting pictures of Lex and the family very soon! I've been so fortunate to be able to correspond with this "truly amazing" family! Words can't describe how happy I am today that Lex is home with the family!

Author of "A Few Good Women" has passed away

2007-12-13T16:31:00.000-08:00

I am fortunate enough to work with Vikke who is the daughter of Inga Violet Frederiksen Ferris. Inga passed away on November 17, 2007.

I didn't get to meet this amazing woman, but I've started reading her book, "A Few Good Women: Memoirs of a World War II Marine," and it's a wonderful book!

During WWII, she worked grinding radio crystals then joined the Marine Corps as an aviation machinist.

Before she passed away, my friend and Marine K-9 Handler(Lcpl. Granado)was lucky enough to correspond with Inga via email. I even got her to sign her book for him before she passed!

This book can be found at www.amazon.com

RIP Inga

A quote from Inga:

"Have a good life...I DID!"

The Contest date is closing soon!

2007-11-30T13:10:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to buy your tickets to win the Truck, courtesy of the Military Working Dog Memorial. Just as a reminder, the contest will end on December 31st. If you have Paypal, then you can buy a ticket and reference: donations@militaryworkingdogmemorial.com

Time is ticking, and you certainly want to be the proud new owner of that truck!

Scroll down on this site for lots more details! Oh, and good luck!

My Photo Tribute to those who gave all

2007-11-20T09:48:00.000-08:00

Sgt. Adam Cann & MWD Bruno

Sgt. Cann was 23 years old, he was killed in action on January 5th, 2006

CPL. DUSTIN JEROME LEE & HIS MWD LEX

Cpl. Lee was 20 years old, he was killed on March 21, 2007

Cpl. Kory Wiens & his "son" Military Working Dog Cooper, both killed in action.

Cpl. Wiens was 20 years old; he and Cooper were both killed on July 6, 2007

These are the incredible hero's who have lost their lives! They left to soon, but they will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! Their memories live on now & forever!

Photo THANKS to Leigh Cann, The Lee Family, and Kevin Wiens.

Decals honoring Cpl. Dustin Lee

2007-11-12T18:23:00.000-08:00

PROCEEDS GO TO THE STONEWALL, MS FALLEN SOLDIER MEMORIAL FUND.

The decal depicts Dustin's guarding sillouette with his K-9 Lex, while standing watch in Iraq. The message on the decal read "Forever On Watch"-Cpl. Dustin J. Lee, KIA March 21, 2007, Operation Iraqi Freedom. Color is black and printed on white heavy duty vinyl and will last years in the sun.

DECAL SIZES:
5"x6" large oval $8.00
4 3/4" x 4 small oval $5.00
2" x 3.5" vertical decal $5.00

To place an order email Dana Rich at lathan_rich@yahoo.com in the email please specify:
the size of the decal(s)you want, quantity, your name-return address & contact number(in case of questions regarding your order

Send check, money orders, cashier checks to:
Stonewall Fallen Soldiers Memorial
P.O. Box 53
Stonewall, MS 39363

Please make checks available to Stonewall Fallen Soldiers Memorial Fund. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery--some items are not printed until order is placed.

I ordered mine & it DEFINITELY goes to a wonderful cause! THANKS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION!

The Military Working Dog Memorial Site has a Truck Contest!

2007-11-07T14:37:00.000-08:00

This wonderful organization is having a contest to WIN A FREE 2008 FORD F150 4X4 TRUCK!

1 TICKET IS $5.00 5 TICKETS: $20.00 25 TICKETS: $100.00

ALL TAX & TITLE PAID!!!

The Military Working Dog Memorial Committee in conjunction with The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chpt. 566 is raising funds to construct a Memorial that will honor all Military Working Dogs, Their Handlers, & Veterinary Staff from ALL Branches of Service from the past & Present. The Monument will be installed at The Air Force Armament Museum near Eglin AFB.

This Drawing will be held at GARY SMITH FORD in Ft Walton Beach on December 31st at 10am.

I was told by Kelly Hooker, that if someone wins outside of Florida, they will arrange for the truck to be picked up at a local Ford dealer, in order to avoid the tax & shipping charges.

You can either use paypal and reference payment to: donations@militaryworkingdogmemorial.com

or you can send a check to:

Kelly Hooker

544 Cook Road

Westville, Fl. 32464

Check out their website too & if you are on myspace you can view them at: www.myspace.com/mwdmemorial

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU--I KNOW I WILL BE PURCHASING A FEW!!!

Thanks Kelly for the pictures & the info!!

In Memory of Cpl. Dustin Lee

2007-11-05T19:04:00.000-08:00

Cpl. Dustin Lee was killed in Fallujah, Iraq on March 21, 2007. He was a K-9 Handler in the Marine Corps.
I wasn't lucky enough to meet this young amazing hero, but I have been talking to his family, and they are truly brave and amazing people!
When Cpl. Lee was killed, the family looked as though they were going to be able to adopt Lex, who was Dustin's Military Working Dog, but things have changed and without explanation, it looks as though the family MAY NOT be able to adopt Lex(who has shrapnel lodged in his spine to this day). Please check out the blog and post comments to help this incredible family try and turn this around! They certainly deserve this opportunity. The article is titled RETIRE LEX. http://retirelex.blogspot.com/

Thanks! This means so much to the family, and I surely know that Lex will be loved.

A memorial fund has been set up in Dustin's honor at BankPlus locations P.O. Box 138 Quitman, MS 39355 Phone#601-776-1200

It's almost that time of year again...

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We work so hard! Can we get a stocking stuffer too?

Yes, it's hard to believe but the Holidays are right around the corner!

I have been buying things along the way for the soldiers I support in Iraq and Afghanistan. I can tell you that from my shopping and comparing prices the following stores are a great place to start, if you're interested in sending a soldier a package. If you can't send a care package, I encourage you to send a Christmas Card. It makes their day when they open ANYTHING from someone back home, especially from someone they don't even know!

I like Dollar Tree, or Dollar Store, for their hygiene products, such as: soap, hand sanitizer, shaving gel. If the soldier you pick requests hygiene products, than this is definitely a great place to save!

I love Target for their snack foods such as their granola bars, they have wonderful trail mix bags, etc.

If you have a Trader Joe's near you, they are wonderful in price for their nuts, and their dried fruit. Their coffee is very nicely priced too~!

My all time favorite place to shop for the soldiers is Costco! You will certainly make the most of your $$$ here! Yes things come in mass quantity, but it is so worth it!

Remember to send the packages out early, and only send no more than three packages at a time because it "jams" up the system of getting the packages there in a nice timely fashion.

One of the most important tips that I can give is to make sure you put your items in large zip locks(Dollar Tree has them)because just think of your package(as it goes to Iraq)basically getting tossed around like it were stomped by a herd of elephants.

My soldiers I support have told me my packages always arrive nicely--one thing I always do is definitely use a lot of tape! Please feel free to share where you find your "bargains" too.