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Started by Karen A , Mar 03 2013 09:28 PM
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#1 Karen A

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Posted 03 March 2013 - 09:28 PM

This K-9 Wardog Cemetery is in our little town of South Lyon. Clare and I visit it every now and then and a group of war veterans maintain it beautifully :Star: . They do it all with their own equipment and time and help from dog loving volunteers. It is so fascinating and touching to read the headstones of the beloved dogs. Check out this article.

http://www.hometownl...EWS19/302280385

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Posted 03 March 2013 - 10:11 PM

BEAUTIFUL.......THANK YOU FOR SHARING
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Posted 04 March 2013 - 12:41 AM

That's this coming March 9 ? Are you going to be there?
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Posted 04 March 2013 - 05:36 PM

I didn't realize we had a War Dog Memorial here in Michigan. THANKS for letting us know.
It broke my heart to read Sgt. Sparks had been poisoned by some evil person.

Love your picture (above)!
Wish I could be there for his headstone dedication!
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Posted 04 March 2013 - 06:17 PM

We are going to try and be there just have to see what time it will be.

Love your picture Karen.

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Posted 04 March 2013 - 08:46 PM

Nice, thanks for sharing, hope you go to the dedication and get some nice photo's to share.
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Posted 05 March 2013 - 08:11 AM

Thank you so much for posting this, Karen! I also had no idea this War Dog Memorial was there. It's a reasonably short drive from where I live, and I don't know that I can be there this Saturday, but I do plan to visit someday soon. What a wonderful way to honor the dogs who have served and often given their lives in the military.

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Posted 05 March 2013 - 03:29 PM

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#9 Karen A

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Posted 05 March 2013 - 08:25 PM

This place was soooo grown over with weeds and bushes that most people didn't even know it existed :Sigh: . The local veterans started asking for help with cleaning it up and clearing out the growth and people showed up with weed-wackers and saws and did a great job! There are hundreds of tombstones of both K9 war dogs, service dogs, and household companions from many years ago. Every month in the spring,fall and summer, they put a little piece in the South Lyon Herald requesting help and people get out there to maintain it's beauty and share stories. It's truly a treasure. A local man from Farmington petitioned to have March 9th officially be "K-9 War Dog Veteran's Day" and the governor made it official last month :dance: .....that's why they chose this day to commemorate Sgt. Sparks. It was a sad way for such a dedicated dog to die....especially one that survived and was lucky enough to be brought back to the US and his family. As most of you know, many war dogs were left overseas when they were done with their duty. I would love to go, but will be out of town for Clare's dance competition. That pic above is of her and Brinks on one of our visits there last summer. It's located right at the corner of Milford Rd and 11 mile. I'm sure it will be a tear-jerker ceremony and well worth the trip for those that can go :doberman: .
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Posted 06 March 2013 - 09:32 AM

Does anybody know what time the ceremony will be?

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Posted 06 March 2013 - 12:34 PM

It is at 11:00am on Sat. I will try to take a viedo to post so everyone can see, but not sure if I know how to do it.
We will see how my viedo goes after the ceremony. But if you know how to do a viedo that will help also. Just incase
I mess it up

#12 Karen A

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Posted 07 March 2013 - 07:07 AM

Thanks Jill. That will be so neat to see. I wish I could be there to see it and you :)
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Posted 07 March 2013 - 08:12 AM

I think SCD should send a wreath up to the memorial. I have people coming out Sat and I will not be able to be there. Any of you know of a flower shop near there where we could get one made up for the occasion?. I would cover the cost. Karen....any ideas?
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Posted 08 March 2013 - 02:12 AM

That would be so cool.....Pat's Field of Flowers on Pontiac Tr in South Lyon.....248-437-7997. I would love to facilitate this but i will be out of town:( Pat is a local and will know exactly where the cemetery is I would imagine.
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Posted 08 March 2013 - 09:17 AM

Thank's Karen. Our tribute has been sent from SCD.
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Posted 08 March 2013 - 05:02 PM

What a WONDERFUL BEAUTIFUL thing to do.

GOD BLESS THEM ALL.

Edited by Nancy Robinson, 08 March 2013 - 05:05 PM.

Nancy

"Until one has LOVED AN ANIMAL, part of
their SOUL REMAINS UNAWAKENED"
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Yesterday is "HISTORY", Today is a "GIFT" and Tomorrow is a "MYSTERY"

"Always always try to be the" BEST YOU CAN BE"

Do not walk in front of me - I may not follow.
Do not walk behind me - I may not lead.
But walk beside me - and be my friend.

May you always have Love to Share
Health to Spare
and Friends who Care

Forever locked in my Heart

"I CARRY YOUR HEARTS IN MY HEART"........FOREVER

My "WHITE ANGEL".....Sweet sweet Schaudeh
4/17/1999...............5/14/2013
My "Bounty Hunter"
11/6/2000.......8/3/2009
My "Miks Von Rom Mateese"
7/6/1990..........4/4/1999

"I LOVED you yesterday, I LOVE you today, and I will LOVE you tomorrow'"
for you have never really left me

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Posted 08 March 2013 - 08:08 PM

Arda,
I will take a picture and post it of the SCD wreath

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Posted 08 March 2013 - 08:14 PM

Thank you Jill.
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Posted 08 March 2013 - 09:43 PM

how cool! I can't wait to see the video, but I'd really much rather be there! The wreath is a great way to let them know we care just as much as they do :Rose: . Thank you Arda.
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Posted 08 March 2013 - 09:59 PM

Me too Arda, BIG BIG THANK YOU, that is very "special".

Wish I could be there, I am sure it will be very emtional and I know I
would be sobbing. I will go another time.
Nancy

"Until one has LOVED AN ANIMAL, part of
their SOUL REMAINS UNAWAKENED"
"
Yesterday is "HISTORY", Today is a "GIFT" and Tomorrow is a "MYSTERY"

"Always always try to be the" BEST YOU CAN BE"

Do not walk in front of me - I may not follow.
Do not walk behind me - I may not lead.
But walk beside me - and be my friend.

May you always have Love to Share
Health to Spare
and Friends who Care

Forever locked in my Heart

"I CARRY YOUR HEARTS IN MY HEART"........FOREVER

My "WHITE ANGEL".....Sweet sweet Schaudeh
4/17/1999...............5/14/2013
My "Bounty Hunter"
11/6/2000.......8/3/2009
My "Miks Von Rom Mateese"
7/6/1990..........4/4/1999

"I LOVED you yesterday, I LOVE you today, and I will LOVE you tomorrow'"
for you have never really left me
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