Tag Archives: MWD

K9 Yago – MWD

Died 6/18/16 After a valiant fight, keeping his chin up the entire time and Kong not far from reach, MWD Yago N289 (PDDD) was comfortably released from his failing body. The fight is over. MWD Yago (N289) has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. He was humanely euthanized this morning. He was so very very happy to be home, but he …

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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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