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Died 6/28/16
Today my heart is heavy for my brothers James Evatt and Mark Devine. Last night at approximately 0200, MWD Jany (N544) was laid to rest. Jany, aka Jan-Jan/Jany poo, the best Dutchie out there, was the back to back Lackland K9 Comp Champ. As one of the oldest dogs in the kennels, you would out work the youngest dog in the kennel. At nine years young, you were feared by every new face in the kennels. There wasn’t a decoy that didn’t respect your capabilities. You left teeth marks on all of us, but each mark was a valuable lesson learned. We always talked about how hard you still worked at the age of nine. You didn’t get to enjoy a nice retirement and a couch. We all wished you would’ve slowed down so you could retire, but somehow I don’t think that would’ve been your style. You loved work too much and pleasing your handler was all you ever wanted to do. You loved biting the bad guy and sniffing out bombs. You were a complete bad ass: the first K9 in the building for an active shooter, attached to a SEAL team, and went on countless Secret Service missions.You have served your country and handler the best that any Military Working Dog could. We’ll miss you Jan-Jan; when you see Daysi girl give her a lick on the face and tell her we miss her too. Run free buddy: no choke chain, no collar, no leash. We’ll take it from here. Love you Jan-Jan.
