Died – 7/24/16 Today we lost one of our own, Retired CWD Rico, MDD. Rico came to us from Afghanistan in late 2014, and was adopted by one of our supporters named Jim a few months after. He lived happily with Jim for 6 months and was loved every day. But in Feb 2016, Jim passed away, and Rico found …
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K9 Kevin – MWD
Died 7/22/16 MWD Kevin (L374) passed away at Camp Lejeune from complications from cancer. What makes this really sad is that he was about to be retired to his handler. Rest easy, Marine. Semper Fi.
Read More »K9 Valter – MWD
Died 7/21/16 We honored MWD Valter on his final walk Thursday. Valter was a patrol training aid dog; during his 6 year career, he taught over 30 classes of students how to be military patrol dog handlers. Valter was very special to our caretakers. Students may have handled him Mon through Fridays, but our caretakers & vet staff took care …
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Died – 7/3/16
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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 …
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Died – 6/27/16 Another great one, retired MWD IIndy (H103), is gone, but will never be forgotten. He became sick a few days ago, and today the decision was made that it was best for him to let him go. It was a decision that broke my heart to make. He was a great dog!! I will miss him!
Read More »K9 Xaro – MWD
Died 6/22/16 Xaro crossed the rainbow bridge at his home in Orlando with his trainer/handler and best buddy Rob and wife Crystal. Xaro was a decorated War Dog having several tours to Afghanistan with CJSOTF, and had the honor of supporting numerous special duty assignments at home. He has spent his last days enjoying his well earned retirement in sunny …
Read More »K9 Busty – MWD
Died – 6/9/16 With heavy hearts, we bring you this message from MWD Busty’s handler. MWD Busty was recently retired and was transported home to live out his final days with family. Rest easy, Busty (L347). “I hate to believe and admit it, but retired MWD Busty L347 passed away the other day from complications of advanced stage Dilated Cardiomyopathy, …
Read More »K9 Nicky – MWD
Died – 5/23/16 Rest in peace, Nicky. “Now that you are laid to rest this morning, I reflect on all the good times we spent together and the obstacles we overcame. For all the we did when people said we could not. For all the things you taught me to be a better handler and a better person. For being …
Read More »K9 Body – MWD
“My former partner MWD Body was laid to rest Sunday morning due to stage 5 Lymphoma. His current handler, Jared Robert, along with Ryan Walker and another handler from their home station escorted Body to the vet for the final time. While this has been hard for me, I can’t imagine how these guys feel seeing this great dog take …
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