Military

K9 Treo – MWD

Died – Oct 2015` Handler – Sgt. Dave Heyhoe A war veteran mourning the loss of the dog who stood by his side while he was deployed in Afghanistan commemorated his partner with a tattoo which incorporated the dog’s ashes. “I will lay down my life for you and expect nothing but love in return,” says the tattoo, under the …

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K9 Pancho – MWD – Patrick Air Force Base

Died – 9/27/15 Handler – Staff Sgt. Justin Sonnier Sept. 27 began as a typical day for most military, civilians and contractors working on Patrick Air Force Base. Squadrons conducted morning PT, and scores of Air Force members donned their blue service uniforms in preparation for another week. But it wasn’t simply another “Blues” Monday. Around 9 a.m., a procession …

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K9 Caras – MWD

Died – 9/25/15 Handler – Leon Ingersoll Adpted By – Amanda Hall Retired service dog gets honorable sendoff It was a decision Amanda Hall, 24, felt unworthy to make. Who was she to say when it was time for a hero to go? A hero — that’s how she came to know Caras, the Belgian Malinois who had been trained …

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K9 Hugo – MWD

Died 9/3/15 At approximately 1900 eastern time on September 3rd, MWD Hugo was put down due to degenerative disorders and complications from multiple strokes he suffered in the past year.

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K9 Bad – MWD

Died 9/1/15 MWD Bad (F563) crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. He was able to retire, and I as his last handler was able to take him home.

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K9 Rex – MWD

Died 8/12/15 Two deployments to two different countries. K9 Rex was euthanized due to cancer in his liver and spleen.

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K9 Vvinnie – MWD

Died 8/10/15 MWD Vvinnie passed away on 8/10/15. Vvinnie (K376) was born December 2004. Vvinnie completed 2 tours in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan with his handler.

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K9 Odin – MWD

Died – 8/9/15 It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of MPC (Multi-Purpose Canine) He was a hero! Sniffing out guns, ammunition, and explosives while a part of the SEAL teams in Afghanistan.

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K9 Brit – MWD

Died- 8/5/15 Handler – MA2 Daniel Padilla MWD Brit (E295) retired out of Naval Base Guam and was adopted by his last handler, MA2 Daniel Padilla. Brit passed away Wednesday, August 5th.

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