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K-9 Monuments
K9 Hudson Monument Unveiled - 9/13/24 Location - Kane County Sheriff’s Office - Illinois
A monument honoring a fallen four year old police dog, K9 Hudson, serves as a daily reminder of his sacrifice for everyone working at the Kane County Sheriff’s Office who died on 5/24/23.The ceremonial unveiling of the monument to Hudson was on 9/13/24, Hudson was a Dutch shepherd that was killed in the line of duty while apprehending an armed carjacking suspect who had led police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle. The chase ended at Fabyan Parkway and Randall Road on the Geneva-Batavia border, where the suspect engaged in a shootout with police and was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire. His handler was Detective Luke Weston. The sheriff's office paid for the monument with asset forfeiture funds from the K-9 nonprofit fundraising account. Following the event, the Elgin Kennel Club made a surprise donation of $2,000 to the program.
K9 Chase Monument Location - Barboursville Park, West Virginia Police Canine Associations Law Enforcement Canine Memorial and Training Obstacle Course
A monument was erected to remember the legacy of a West Virginia K-9 who disappeared. A wooden statue of Chapmanville Police K-9 Officer Chase now stands at Barboursville Park in the West Virginia Police Canine Associations Law Enforcement Canine Memorial and Training Obstacle Course. K-9 Chase, a Belgian Malinois born in 2019, was a Chapmanville PD K-9. His disappearance from his then-handler’s South Charleston home in April 2023 sparked a big desire to make a change when it comes to consequences for crimes against police dogs. Chase has still not been found. Chase had only been with the Chapmanville PD about a month before his disappearance. At that time, the Chapmanville PD said Chase jumped the fence at his home, and when his handler, Officer Marcus Dudley, went to check on him, only his collar and the chain he was attached to were left. However, as the South Charleston Police Department continued their investigation, they said they’d determined Chase did not escape from Dudley’s yard nor was he stolen from the yard. In an April 20, 2023 update into their investigation, officers with the SCPD also said statements from Dudley regarding Chase’s disappearance were “inconsistent.” Later that day, the Chapmanville PD confirmed Dudley had been on administrative leave since Chase went missing.As of April 24, 2023, the Chapmanville PD said Dudley was “no longer employed” by the department. According to police reports, at least two people came forward in an attempt to report animal neglect on behalf of Chase’s former handler Marcus Dudley. The recently released reports state that Dudley’s search history showed he looked up “dog laws WV code” during this time. He was sentenced in November to six months in prison but only had to serve 17 days because of time served.Prior to working for the Chapmanville PD, Chase had served as a K-9 for the Shenandoah County, Virginia, Sheriff’s Office.
Chicago K9 Memorial Dedicated - 12/17/23 Location -Inside the city's Chicago Lawn (8th) District station
A new statue was unveiled on 12/17/23, honoring some of Chicago's fallen heroes. Families of Chicago Police Sgt. Ed Dougherty, Officer Ella French, and Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso unveiled a dog statue inside the city's Chicago Lawn (8th) District station. The colorful statue of a police K-9 sits atop the front desk of the police station, and is adorned with images of the three officers. French was assigned to the Chicago Lawn District when she was shot and killed in the line of duty in August 2021. Dougherty, who spent the majority of his 24 years on the force at the Chicago Lawn District, died last year by suicide. Vasquez Lasso also was assigned to the Chicago Lawn District when he was shot and killed in the line of duty in March 2023.The statue in their honor bears a message honoring the city's men and women in blue:"May this Canine remind all of the dedication and sacrifice made each day, by the 8th District Police Officers, who patrol, risk, and serve the citizens of Chicago Lawn, and the City of Chicago."
K9 Honey Memorial Unveiled - 12/9/23 Location - UF Veterinary College Animal Hospital- Gainsville, Florida Sculptor - Lena Toritch
Barbara Snow, Executive Director of the U.S. War Dogs Association Chapter 2 was the driving force for many years to have this memorial for K9 Honey. K9 Honey was an exceptional medical service dog. She had several jobs. Taking care of former Vietnam veteran MSGT Michael Gaither was her prime responsibility. She was also an ambassador for the U.S. War Dogs Association attending their events and a teacher in the Kids for K9’S program in local schools. Honey promoted the value of Military War Dogs to serve in combat and on our bases on land, sea, and air. Army records say there would be at least 10,000 more names on the wall if it were it not for them. She promoted our law enforcement K9’S who serve with their partners keeping us safe and secure in our homes and community and most important bringing their handler home at the end of their shift. She made Michaels life more productive by calling 911 when he fell from his wheel chair. She would go to the phone and bark twice meaning “come now”. She also woke him when he lost his COPD mask by placing one paw on his leg and the other paw on bringing the mask back in it’s place.Honey earned four bronze medals from the American Kennel Club for her service to Michael and our prestigious War Dog Medal for her service to our veterans. General Petraeus quote “The capability the military dogs bring to the fight cannot be replicated by man or machine, by all measures of performance their yield outperforms any asset we have in our inventory”. Law enforcement agencies and their K9 teams gave her a Last Ride Honor and a Last Salute Honor. D.O.B. 1/22/10 - E.O.W. 3/2/18.
Marion County K9 Service Memorial Dedicated - 12/9/23 Location - Marion City Hall
The memorial was built to honor all of the K9 deputies and officers who have served the residents of Marion County since K9 units were first established in the community in 1973.
Dover K9 Memorial Unveiled - 11/4/23 Location - Public square next to the police station - Dover Ohio Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The city's K-9 monument is designed to serve as a last tribute to the dogs and their handlers that have served in the Dover Police Department to help maintain public safety.The project was spearheaded by Councilwoman Sandy Moss, following the death of Dover's last K-9, Rex, in 2022 The monument has a sandstone base with little plaques on it in the shape of paw prints where the names of deceased police dogs are inscribed. there is a space to honor future K9 officers that Dover might have. The monument is topped by a bronze stature of a Belgian Malinois. Rex was a Belgian Malinois. obtained by the city in 2014, was a great asset to the Dover Police Department, the Dover community and surrounding law enforcement partners. Rex's name appears on the monument along with that of King, a German Shepherd that served as Dover's first police dog from 1974 to 1976. The project was paid for with private donations, including a $15,000 donation from a relative of the wife of Officer William Nedrow, who was Rex's handler. The statue is an eternal symbol, not only of what lies before but what successes lie ahead.
St. Lucy K9 Memorial Unveiled - 10/27/23 Location - St. Lucy County Sheriff's Office - 4700 West Midway Road
Eighteen-year-old Jayce Masters, along with Ashton Teague and Derek Boyer, both 16, of troop 422 recognized police dogs for the role they play for their service and protecting people and was part of their Eagle Scout project. The black granite pedestals and platform have the inscription with the names of deceased, retired or current St. Lucy County Sheriff's Office canines. They asked for donations for the statue to fundraise over $40,000 to mount it on top of the pedestal.
Braintree K9 Memorial Monument Unveiled - 10/19/23 Location - 282 Union Street Station - Braintree, Massachusetts
The Braintree Police Department unveiled a bronze statue in honor of Kitt, on 10/19/23, a beloved K9 veteran who was killed while protecting officers during a shootout in the woods in 2021. On June 4, 2021, officers were called to a domestic dispute at an apartment complex where Kitt entered the woods with the officers in search of the suspect. While attempting to apprehend the armed suspect, Kitt and three officers encountered heavy gunfire from the suspect. Kitt, a 12-year veteran of the force, was struck and killed. K9 Kitt diverted the suspect’s attention away from his handler, William “Bill” Cushing, and two other officers. The suspect was shot by police and pronounced dead. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office later announced that the officers were justified in the use of deadly force during the shootout. Cushing later established the K9 Kitt Foundation, which now provides relief for violently injured K9 teams across the country.
Yates County K9 Monument Unveiled - 10/18/23 Location - Yates County Public Safety Building, 227 Main Street, Penn Yan, New York
The Yates County K9 memorial is located at the Yates County Public Safety Building in Penn Yan and pays tribute to the K9 officers who have served in the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. The granite memorial came from a quarry in Barre, Vermont, and was donated by Jack Nielsen of Nielsen Granite in Penn Yan. Nielsen Granite professional artist Melissa McMinn etched an image of K9 Kinni along with the Yates County Sheriff’s Office emblem on the front of the memorial, while the names of the 15 deceased canines that served the sheriff’s office since 1983 are etched on the back. The names include Mike, Eudine, Bear, Clyde, Orry, Abe, Jim, Grecco, Eros, Hasko, Blacky, Wasko, Siro, Argo, and Kinni. The Penn Yan Lions Club was a major sponsor of the project and noted its emblem was also placed on the back of the memorial.
Guardians Of Freedom K9 Memorial Unveiled - 10/12/23 Location - Entrance to New York State Thruway, Herkimer, New York Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The statue depicts Armed Forces Military Handler Sergeant Adam Cann and his dog, Bruno. While the two were on deployment in Afghanistan, Bruno reacted to the proximity of an explosive device. At that point, a suicide bomber detonated his device, killing Adam and killing and injuring dozens of civilians. Adam used his body as a shield to protect two fellow Marines and his military working dog, Bruno. All marines survived except Sgt. Cann. Cann who is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Sgt. Cann received the Bronze Star for Valor and was the first military K-9 handler to die in combat since the Vietnam War. Bruno remained on active duty after recovering from the attack and passed away in 2011.The entire project has taken more than eight years to reach this point.
K9 Memorial Unveiled - 10/11/23 Location -Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago Illinois
The newest addition honors K9’S that have died in the name of public service and is a tribute to service K9’S who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The addition of the K9 Memorial provides officers with a place and opportunity to also honor their animal partners and the work that they do in service to this city. Three artists are responsible for the sculptures and funding from private and corporate donors through the sale of honor bricks at $250.00 that are the foundation of the plaza.
Pittsfield Police K9 Monument Unveiled - 9/26/23 Location - In front of Pittsfield Police Station 39Allen Street, Pittsfield MA 01201
Bronze Shepherd statue honoring police K9'S dating back to 1976.
Michigan State Police K9 Memorial Unveiled - 8/3/23 Location -Adjacent to the Michigan State Police Training Academy Building, Lansing Michigan
The monument honors Michigan State Police K9'S who died in the line of duty The Michigan State Police K9 Memorial was completely Founded by donatons.
K9 Legacy Satue Unveiled - 7/6/23 Sculpter - Kristen Douglas-Seitz Location -St. Francis Civic Center, 3400 E. Howard Ave, St Francis, Wisconsin
Life-size bronze German Shepherd of K9 Bane, the first K9 for the City of St. Francis. The Statue was dedicated to honor K9 Bane for his seven years protecting the community with his handler Detective Holly McManus. The Statue sits on a solid granite base and will honor future K9'S of the community for their selfless service. The statue was completely funded by donations and gifted to the community by the K9 Bane Hero Fund.
Charlestown K9 Memorial Unveiled - 5/26/23 Location - Charlestown, Illinois
The city of Charlestown unveiled the statue on 5/26/23 to honor the K9 unit at the city’s police department. The statue is carved from a tree by artist Bill Shippen. The city dedicated the statue for Charlestown fallen K9s, retired and present K9s. Shippen donated the statue to the city.
Los Angeles Police Department K9 Memorial Unveiled - 5/25/23 Location - Los Angeles Police Department - 100 West First Street, Los Angeles California 90012
The bronze memorial honors Los Angeles Police Department K9'S that paid the ultimate sacrifice.
K9 Frankie K9 Memorial Unveiled - 5/21/23 Location - Fitchburg, Massachusetts
The K9 Frankie K9 Memorial is memorialized for a Massachusetts State Police K9 who was killed in the line of duty. K9 Frankie was shot by a fugitive suspect in Fitchburg on July 26, 2022. Frankie was rushed to Wachusett Animal Hospital in Westminster, where he sadly died of his injuries. Frankie was the first MSP K9 to be killed in the line of duty. The 10-year-old Belgian Malinois was also the first police K9 in the state to receive emergency care under Nero’s Law which is named for a Yarmouth Police Department K9 wounded in 2018. The Fitchburg Police Relief Association raised tens of thousands of dollars to create a memorial statue for K9 Frankie, which was unveiled on 5/21/23 in the city's Police Memorial Park in Fitchburg.The K9 served nine years with the Massachusetts State Police and earned the Medal of Valor in 2017 with his handler, MSP Sgt. David Stucenski. On July 26, 2022, state police said they received information that a fugitive suspect, identified as 38-year-old Matthew Mack, was inside a multi-family home at 40 Oliver St. in Fitchburg. Mack was wanted on firearms offenses and accessories after the fact stemming from a shooting incident in Fitchburg that happened five days earlier. Mack was observed at the rear exit of the residence and a decision was made to apprehend him. During the attempt to apprehend him, Mack fired multiple shots toward state police and Frankie was struck by the gunfire. State police said Mack was later found dead from what authorities said appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot.
Mounty Holly K9 Memorial Unveiled - 12/11/22 Location - Mount Holly Police Department Memorial Plaza, North Carolina
Mount Holly unveiled a life-sized bronze statues Sunday to remember fallen police Officer Tyler Herndon on the two-year anniversary of his death in the line of duty. The dedication event was held at Mount Holly Police Department Memorial Plaza. The statue shows an officer kneeling beside a K-9. Herndon began working at the Mount Holly Police Department in January of 2019. He had been there less than two years when he was killed. In July, the man who fatally shot Herndon pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and received a life sentence in prison.
Scottich Police Dog Memorial Unveiled - 9/30/22 Location - Glasgo Park, UK Sculptor - John Doubleday
The sculpture of a Belgian Malinois police dog is dedicated to all police dogs, past and present and is the first K9 memorial in Scotland dedicated to the hard working Police Dogs who serve the communities of Scotland 24/7 365 days a year.
France K9 Memorial Location - In front of town hall -Suippes, France Sculptor - Milthon
The memorial that pays tribute to all heroic civilian and military dogs. The memorial is a sculpture by French-Colombian artist Milthon, depicting a World War I French soldier and his dog huddled close together. The monument is located in an area where major battles took place during the First World War.Suippes also houses the largest military kennel in Europe, where members of the French Army’s 132nd Canine Infantry Regiment train dogs for military service. The regiment currently consists of 650 army personnel and 550 dogs. Animals from the army regiment, wearing their military medals, attended a ceremony dedicating the memorial. Animals from the army regiment, wearing their military medals, The regiment in Suippes is preparing dogs for combat zones where they will be tasked with sniffing out and chasing a potential enemy. Some are also trained to detect explosives and drugs. The regiment’s recruits are involved in French operations abroad, including in Africa’s Sahel region, West Africa and the Middle East. They are also sent on domestic missions and to work in French territories abroad, such as combating gold smuggling in French Guiana.– We take advantage of their sense of smell, their sight, their physical abilities. They have many Belgian, German Shepherds, dogs that can run, that are resistant to heat and cold. The dogs selected for training are sometimes recruited when they are puppies, but most are 18 months old. Many come from France, others from the Netherlands, Germany and countries in Eastern Europe.They go through a series of tests to see if they are excited to bite, willing to play and not easily startled in a stressful environment. The most important quality required is bravery, according to the regiment’s soldiers. When they can no longer carry out their missions, the dogs are retired. France established its first department to train dogs for active service during the First World War. They searched for wounded soldiers, alerted sentries and carried messages, food and ammunition at the front lines during the 1914–18 war.
K9 Memorial Unveiled - 6/29/22 Location - Temple Terrace City Hall, 11250 N. 56th St., Florida
Regional Law Enforcement K9 Memorial Unveiled - 6/29/22 Temple Terrace Police Department, Florida
The memorial’s creation came about through a partnership with the Nam Knights Westside Motorcycle Club.The motorcycle club raised approximately $30,000 over the course of several years to purchase the materials for the memorial, which includes a bronze statue of a police dog surrounded by bricks engraved with the names of law enforcement K-9s who have reached their end of watch. The memorial honors all law enforcement K-9s, including those who were killed in the line of duty and those who were retired and have since passed. The bronze dog standing atop the memorial wears a collar bearing the name “Aramis,” a Temple Terrace Police Department K-9. On the bricks surrounding the pedestal and statue, gold stars designate the dogs that died in the line of duty.
East Haven K9 Memorial Unveiled - 6/21/22 Location - East Haven Police Department - 471 N. High Street, CT
East Haven Police K9'S who've past was donated to the East Haven Police Department and to the town by the Memorial Funeral Home, co- owners Joseph Deko and James Integlia. The monument was created by Nolan’s Hamden Monument Co., at the cost $2,000.
Green Bay K9 Memorial Unveiled - 5/16/22 Location - Green Bay Police Department
Green Bay Police K9 Memorial was unveiled on 5/16/22 in front of the Green Bay Police Department. K9 Neo’s ashes are actually welded inside of the statue. The Bark N’ Blue foundation raised over $31,000 for the statue.
Tuscaloosa K9 Memorial Unveiled - 12/6/21 Location - Samantha, Alabama Training Facility
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office unveiled the memorial on 12/6/21 at its training facility in Samantha, Alabama to honor it's K9 Units. The memorial features three detailed wood carvings of several dog breeds - German Shepherd, bloodhound and Labrador retriever. These three breeds are used to assist in law enforcement.
Service and Sacrifice K9 Memorial Dedication - 11/11/21 Location - Navy Memorial Visitors’ Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Sculptor - Susan Bahary
A larger-than-life bronze sculpture was unveiled at the U.S. Navy Memorial on 11/11/21 on Veteran’s Day. The sculpture is called “Service and Sacrifice,” and honors all the men and women of the sea services, past present and future, and all military working dog teams. It is the first monument honoring working military dogs in the nation’s capital. The monument pays tribute to our country's heroes and features John Douangdara, the brave lead dog handler for the Navy Seal Team Six and his war dog Bart who were sadly lost in August 2011 along with 29 U.S. Solders, 17 whom were Navy Seals when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. The sculpture was modeled on a photograph taken in Afghanistan. John’s right hand is holding his rifle to his heart representing his sense of duty and his left hand is touching his dog, demonstrating their love and connection. John Douangdara of South Sioux City, Nebraska, is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He was 26 years old. Service and Sacrifice was commissioned by the U.S. War Dogs Association National Headquarters and will become a permanent part of the Navy Memorial Visitor's Center. K9 Bart was a Belgian Malinois, a breed known for their intelligence, loyalty, speed, endurance, and willingness to track and take down an adversary much larger than itself. Most of the dogs that work with the Navy SEALS are Mals, including Cairo who helped SEAL Team Six take down Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden at his compound in Pakistan in Operation Neptune Spear on May 2, 2011, just three months before the helicopter carrying John and Bart went down. The war fields of Afghanistan are pictured in the background of the monument. "Service and Sacrifice” is a permanent part of the Navy Memorial Visitors’ Center, which is located at 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. midway between the U.S. Capitol and the White House and directly across from the National Archives. Navy Memorial Plaza contains the largest map in the world, known as the “Granite Sea.”
Kentucky K9 Memorial Dedication - 11/3/21 Location - Highland Pet Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
The memorial is specifically for Northern Kentucky Police K-9 officers and is a stone monument etched with the names of each police K9 to serve Northern Kentucky and will include burial space for canines who have passed away at no charge to officers or their agencies.
Monmouth K9 Memorial Location - Monmouth County Police Academy, New Jersey Unveiled - 7/21/21
The statue stands next to the Monmouth County Police Academy. "In honor of the K-9s that served within the Monmouth County law enforcement agencies and those that made the ultimate sacrifice," the concrete base reads. "Their loyalty, courage and bravery will never be forgotten." The lifesize police dog statue was the result of a project by eagle scout Devin Motani, from Troop 101 in Morganville. Motani was able to raise $22,575 online. The project had a total value of $30,015. The memorial stands next to the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office memorial for K-9 Solo, a german shepherd who was shot and killed during an attempted apprehension of someone who was barricaded inside a home in 1998, according to the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office.
Seek On Monument Location - Veterans Memorial Park - 15 West Vine Street, Tooele, Utah, Unveiled - 5/15/21 Sculptor - Marvin Hitesman
This Monument is the first time a Tracker handler and Labrador Retriever tracker dog have been portrayed together. The statue was inspired by the book "Seek On!".
American Military Hero Dog Monument Location - Boca Raton, Florida Unveiled - 5/15/21
There are 2,700 dogs currently in active military service and about 700 that are deployed overseas, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. The American Military Hero Dog Monument is a national tribute to the canines who serve in the five branches of the Armed Forces. The statue honors the service and sacrifice made by these courageous canines. Philanthropist Lois Pope donated the statue featuring a veteran and his dog.
Vietnam Combat War Dog Monument Location - Layton Commons Park, Utah Dedicated - 12/5/20 Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The monument honors the more than 58,000 soldiers who died in Vietnam and approximately 4,900 U.S. military service dogs used in Vietnam between 1964 and 1975 that never returned after serving in war. None of the dogs returned to civilian life and most were euthanized or turned over to the South Vietnamese Army. Vietnam was the largest concentrated effort of the use of dogs in any U.S. conflict. It’s estimated that the dogs and their handlers saved over 10,000 lives. The memorial sits about 20 yards from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Layton.
My Hero, My Friend K9 Monument Location - Veterans Memorial Park in Trophy Club, Texas, inside the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Sculptor - Susan Norris
The statue is a life-size bronze sculpture of a military working dog wearing a Purple Heart, mourning the loss of its two-legged companion. This sculpture is meant to honor the bravery and dedication of a military service dog to its human handler.
St. Clair Shores K9 Memorial Location - Corner of 11 Mile Road and Jefferson Avenue - St. Clair Shores, Michigan Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The bronze statue of a German Shepherd honors past K-9s of the St. Clair Shores Police Department. The statue represents a police K9 guarding the Police Department The statue is a likeness of K9 Axe who was Officer Tom Price's partner who was shot and killed in the line of duty on 11/4/18 and represents all of the past K-9s in the city who have been willing to sacrifice for the community.
K9 Memorial Monument Location - Arlington, Texas Unveiled - 11/12/20 Sculptor - Seth Vandable
The bronze sculpture honors the City of Arlington's retired and deceased fire and police service dogs that served before and for the dogs that will come after. The statue depicts two former Arlington service dogs; Labrador retriever Brickman, who retired from the fire department and died later on and German Shepherd Mojo, who died in service with the police department in 2016 . The K9 Memorial Monument is located in downtown Arlington. Nearly $65,000 in private donations was collected to commission the K9 Memorial Monument.
Naval Special Warfare K9 Memorial Location - Navy Seal Museum, Fort Pierce, Florida Unveiled - 11/7/20 Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The K9 Memorial
honors the Combat Assault Dogs who have sacrificed their lives in
the line of service to country.
Working Dog Memorial 10/24/20 Location - Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center - Palmer, Alaska
The Pledge Location - Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia Unveiled - 10/17/20 Sculptor - Susan Bahary
"The Pledge" Monument was unveiled on 10/17/20. The new statue at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. This monument honors and captures the commitment our hard working female dog handlers have to both our nation and the strong bond they share with their four-legged partners. The bronze monument depicts a service woman outfitted for combat, kneeling and staring face-to-face with a military working dog and honors “all women of the U.S. military, past present and future.” One side of the monument is inscribed with a quote from Anne Sosh Brehm, a first lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II: “Let the generations know that women in uniform also guaranteed their freedom. That our resolve was just as great as the brave men who stand among us. And with victory, our hearts were just as full and beat just as fast — that the tears fell just as hard for those we left. The monument was commissioned by the U.S. War Dogs Association. This is the first monument in the nation’s capital to all women of the US military and is also the first monument in the United States to all female military working dog handlers.
Saugus K9 Memorial Location - Riverside Cemetery, Massachusetts Dedicated - 10/2/20
The Saugus Memorial is made of black granite and features a picture of a German shepherd and the Saugus Police K9 badge. Underneath two paw prints are the names of each K9 team that served the Saugus Police Department: Officer Ralph Nasuti and his canine Spike; Officer James Magill and his canine Sampson; Officer Andrew Evlog and his canine Huntz; Officer Roger Godfrey and his canine Josh, Officer Peter Cicolini and his canine King; Lt. Anthony LoPresti and his canine Gaston; and Fawcett and his two canines Beny and Bruin. Inscribed on the memorial is the message, “To honor and remember all handlers and their K9 partners for their service and sacrifice.” The Saugus Police Patrol Officer’s Union raised money to make the Saugus Police K9 Memorial possible. Leading up to the memorial are red bricks with the names of sponsors.
Military Working Dog Location - Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Dedicated - 9/21/20 Sculptor - James Hall
The Military Police Regimental Association at Fort Leonard Wood dedicated a monumental 5 foot tallsize bronze statue of a Military Working Dog. The sculpture honors working dogs everywhere and features a newly designed patch that Military Working Dog’s will carry on their vests.
Watching Over Heroes and Friends Location - Veterans Grove, 201 South Juliana Street - Bedford, Pennsylvania Dedicated - 9/12/20 Sculptor - Wayne Hyde
The statue honorably depicts Staff Sergeant Robert W. Hartsock who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Hartsock was serving as a Staff Sergeant in the 44th Infantry Platoon Scout Dog (IPSD), 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, when, on February 23rd, 1969, he was killed in action along with his K9 Duke at the Dau Tieng Base Camp in Vietnam during a firefight on that day, in Hah Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam. Hartsock smothered an enemy satchel charge with his body to protect saving the life of his commander, Lt. Larry Hughes and those around him. Hartsock was age 24 at the time of his death and was buried in Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery, Flintstone, Maryland. The chapel at Rocky Gap Veteran’s Cemetery is dedicated to Sergeant Hartsock. Three portraits and his Medal of Honor Citation are displayed in the chapel. The statue has a granite base and the cost of the monument was $140,000.
War Dog Memorial Colorado Location - Memorial Park-Ring of Honor - Colorado Springs, Colorado Dedicated - 9/12/20 Sculptor - Austin Weishel
K9 War Dog Location - Denny Craycraft Veterans Freedom Park - Belding, Michigan Dedicated - 9/9/20 Sculptor - Ari Norris
Greenville Area Community Foundation raised $24,000 in match contribution and some children who returned approximately 215,000 in pop cans to raise $21,500 to help pay for the bronze monument.
Delaware County K9 Memorial Unveiled - 8/31/20
The War Dog Monument Location - North Conway Public Library, Conway, New Hampshire Unveiled - 7/16/20
The monument is of a bronze life-sized statue of a German shepherd sitting atop a 3 foot granite cube, which came from Rock of Ages quarry in Barre, Vermont. The monument has been installed to the right of the entrance of the North Conway Public Library. The unveiling was on Friday, July 16, 2020. The monument includes the inscription:"Dedicated to the memory of the war dog.Erected by Lyman Pope Jr. to honor all dogs who served as man's best friend during World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and to the memory of all German Shepherds, most notable among them Maximillian, 2019"
Military Service Dog Memorial Location - Veterans Park, Imperial Beach, California Unveiled - 11/9/19
The bronze statue recognizes the dedication of military service dogs. The Statue depicts K9 Chopper, "The Navy SEAL Dog," and recognizes his handler NavySEAL veteran, Trever Maroshek Funding for the statue was generously donated by the Navy SEAL Museum Foundation.
PTSD K9 Memorial Location - 2714 7th Avenue, Garden City, Colorado Unveiled - 11/1/19
The bronze statue shows a man suffering from PTSD and being comforted by a service dog.
Riverhead K9 Memorial Location - Riverhead, Long Island Unveiled - 10/17/19
The monument was built by members of the county’s inmate program and corrections staff at no cost.
K9 Dog Memorial Location - Doctor Hamilton Dog Park - Oak Hill, West Virginia Dedicated - 10/13/19 Sculptor - Jamie Lester
The sculptor of the K-9 Dog Memorial was Jamie Lester who made the bronze four-foot German Shepherd. He has built sculptures at the 9-11 Monument in New York, and throughout the state of West Virginia.
West Mercia Police Statue
Location - Headquarters of West Mercia Police - Worcester, Britain & Shropshire, England Unveiled - 10/11/19 Sculptor - Luke Kite
The statue honors and celebrates police dogs in West Mercia and beyond. The statue is created from apprehended knives and decommissioned guns as well as objects that relate to the lives of these incredible creatures, such as dog bowls and whistles. It recognizes the hard work and dedication of the police dogs and their trainers and officers that deal with situations on a daily basis.
Vietnam War Dog Team Memorial Location - Mott's Military Museum, Groveport, Ohio Unveiled - 9/28/19 Sculptor - Alan Cottrill
Its three black, granite panels are inscribed with the names of 4,244 dogs that served during the war, as well as the numbers that were tattooed inside each of their ears. Also listed are the 297 dog handlers, one veterinarian and two vet technicians who died in Vietnam. The panels surround a life-sized bronze sculpture modeled after Prince and Reeves, who was among the approximately 10,000 men who served as dog handlers in Vietnam. Inscribed on the center panel of the memorial are the words "The Unbreakable Bond." The total cost of the memorial was $110,000. The three panels were designed and constructed by Columbus Art Memorial, using granite from the same area in India that produced the stone for the Vietnam Memorial in D.C. The sculpture was created by noted Zanesville sculptor Alan Cottrill.
World War II K9 Chips K9 Monument Location - 2610 NY 35 Unveiled - 6/30/19 Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The K9 Monument was erected in commemoration of military dogs that have served alongside U.S. service personnel.
Tulare County K9 Memorial Location - Tulare, California
The K9 Memorial is a life-size bronze statue of a police dog and a granite base. The memorial is in honor of fallen Tulare police dog Bane. Bane was killed in the line of duty on 12/9/18. K9 Bane had completed training only 2 weeks earlier and was working his first full weekend on duty. On Dec. 9, 2018, Tulare Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. When the suspect refused to get out of their car, Bane entered the vehicle on the driver’s side through a broken window. Officers were not aware the suspect was armed and Bane was shot multiple times, dying instantly. The suspect also fired shots at Bane’s partner and handler Officer Ryan Garcia. He was shot in the hand and his chest, which was stopped by his ballistic vest , Officers returned gunfire and the suspect was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Garcia had to have several surgeries on his hand and ultimately had to medically retire. He had been with the department as a patrol officer since 2012 and became a K9 handler later in his career with Bane being his first partner.
Service Dog Memorial Location - Cy-Champ Park - 14500 Cutten Road - Houston, Texas Unveiled - 5/18/19
Service Dog Bretagne
Service Dog Eli This Service Dog Memorial honors explicitly two legendary local canines in Texas, service dog Bretagne and service dog Eli. Bretagne went to New York City after the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers and died at the age of 16. Also Service dog Eli who was partnered with 20-year-old marine, Colton Rusk. Sadly the young man lost his life in 2006 while serving his country in Afghanistan. Eli accompanied his body back home. However this memorial of the two bronze service dogs is to memorialize service dogs wherever they serve.
Idaho K9 Memorial Location - Idaho Police Headquarters, Meriden, Idaho Unveiled - 5/15/19
The Idaho Police K9 Memorial was unveiled on 5/15/19.The monument is located outside the Idaho State Police headquarters in Meridian and is now part of the Idaho Peace Officers' Memorial. The statue honors K9 team members who lost their lives in the line of duty serving alongside their sworn police officers. Planning for the memorial began shortly after Jardo's death, when Cpl. Kevin Holtry was one of two officers who were wounded by the same suspect that shot Jardo.
Global War On Terrorism Memorial Location - Missouri Unveiled - 4/24/19
The Global War on Terrorism Memorial stands to honor modern warriors and their fight against global terrorism. A grieving warrior, a Battlefield Cross, a rifle, an aviator’s helmet and a wounded service dog are depicted in bronze. The sculpture lies in a raised landscape made to represent the terrain of Iraq and Afghanistan. The wall behind the bronze features stained-glass seals of all military branches made by students.
Chelmsford K9 Memorial Location - Oaklands Park, England Unveiled - 4/12/19 Sculptor - John Doubleday
Former Essex Police dog handler Paul Nicholls was inspired to campaign for the statue after the death of his canine partner Sabre in 2006. A bronze sculpture is of Paul Nicholls and police dogs Ludo and Karly. The sculpture shows Paul kneeling with his police dog Ludo, a Cocker Spaniel who was donated to Essex Police by a family from Frinton-on-the Sea who recognized his talents and thought he would make a great police dog. Ludo became one of the forst forensic recovery dogs in the region in 2014. Police dog Ludo retired with Paul in 2015. The sculpture also shows Police Dog Karly, a German Shepherd who was a Victim Recovery and Blood Detection dog in the Metropolitan Police Service. She served with her handler PC Mandy Chapman between 2005 and 2013. Karly was injured on duty and retired in 2013, she enjoyed two years of rest and relaxation in her retirement with Mandy and sadly passed away in 2015.
Megan Leavey and K9 Rex Statue Location - 21 Gagan Road, Haverstraw Bay Park, New York Unveiled - November 10, 2018
Cpl. Megan Leavey and German shepherd Sgt. Rex were wounded by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2006. They spent two six-month tours together and completed more than 100 missions. The story of their service and Leavey’s fight to keep Rex after returning to the U.S. was told in a 2017 movie . She successfully battled military red tape to bring home Rex, who passed away in December 2012 at the age of 12 years old and living with Megan for only about eight months.. She joined a Marine K-9 Unit, and was sent to Iraq. It was at Camp Pendleton in October 2004 where she first met Rex. Their first deployment was to Fallujah, Iraq, in May 2005. Her second deployment was in Ramadi in Anbar Province in May 2006. The enemy used a detonator to set off the bomb, hurling Corporal Leavey and Rex backwards through the air. Luckily, neither of them perished, thanks to Megan’s flak jacket. Rex was on a leash, attached to Megan’s jacket. Rex was sent to the military veterinarian. He had badly injured his shoulder and was given physical therapy for one year. Both of them were knocked unconscious. Megan received her honorable discharge from the Marine Corps on December 7th, 2007.
Malaysia K9 Memorial Location - Police Training Center in Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur Unveiled - November 2018
The police have honored their four-legged comrades by setting up the first ever memorial for their loyal canines to commemorate the K-9 unit’s 50th anniversary. The memorial bears the names of present and past dogs of the unit.
Indian River K9 Memorial Location - Florida Unveiled - 9/19/18 Sculptor - Lena Toritch
A bronze statue was unveiled on 9/19/18 of a German shepherd wearing the Indian River County sheriff's star on its neck. The statue is a memorial dedicated to the agency's K-9s.It includes several towering slabs arranged in a semicircle that bear the names of each of the 31 dogs the agency has employed since 1990., including the six other dogs currently serving. None of the Sheriff's Office's K-9s have died in the line of duty. The K-9 memorial dedicated to all the active, retired and past K-9 partners. The poem "Guardians of the Night," is engraved on the base of the statue. The statue was designed and sculpted in about eight months by Lena Toritch, of Salt Lake City's Young Fine Art Studio.
San Diego K9 Memorial Location - San Diego Police Department Training Facility - Federal Boulevard Unveiled - 8/29/18
The San Diego K9 Memorial was unveiled on 8/29/18 of a of a bronze German Shepherd statue honoring police K9'S. Plaques with the names of canine officers, purchased by community members donations, are displayed on the memorial along with the dogs’ dates of service. Sitting at the helm is a bronze statue of German Shepard Bando, who was struck by a car and killed in the line of duty in 1994. Underneath his statue are the names of several K9’s and their handlers. The memorial stands outside the SDPD K9 Training Facility on Federal Boulevard.
Plymouth Police K9 Memorial Location - Plymouth Public Safety Building, Minnesota Dedicated - 8/28/18
Boy Scout Sam Lieberman, 16, partnered with the Plymouth Police Department to build a memorial for dogs serving as K-9 officers as part of his Eagle Scout project. Aug. 28, the memorial was dedicated on the northwest side of the Plymouth Public Safety Building. The bronze statue is 4.5 feet tall with a memorial plaque reading “In recognition of past, present and future K-9s who served the Plymouth Police Department and surrounding area.” Lieberman raised $6,500 through public donations. Community organizations such as the Lions Club of Plymouth and Wayzata also contributed.
K9 Mattie Memorial Location - Connecticut Fire Academy, 34 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096 Unveiled - 7/21/18
A statue of Mattie, was unveiled in Windsor Locks, Connecticut honoring the black lab who served from 1986 to 1992 in the K-9 unit. Mattie was the world’s first laboratory-validated acceleration dog and used her nose to detect arson in over 400 cases The memorial in Mattie’s honor looks over a walkway etched with the names of other K-9s in the explosives unit. Two hundred donors made the project possible.
Ranger K9 Memorial Location - Fort Benning, Georgia Unveiled - 7/17/18
Plainfield K9 Memorial Location - Plainfield Park, Illinois Unveiled - 6/6/18
The memorial recognizes K9s of the past, present and future.
Plainfield K9 Memorial Location - Plainfield Riverfront 24321 Lockport Street, Illinois Unveiled - 6/5/18
Military Working Dog Tribute Location - Highground - W7031 Ridge Road - Neillsville, Wisconsin Dedication - 6/2/18 Sculptor - Michael Martino
Stubby Salutes Location - Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial in Veteran's Memorial Park, Middletown, Connecticut Unveiled - 5/26/18 Sculptor - Susan Bahary
Sgt. Stubby is the most decorated canine in military history. Sgt Stubby was a Boston -terrier mix that traveled to Europe with a Connecticut Unit during World War.I. Sgt. Stubby was a stray mutt from New Haven and belonged to Private Robert Conroy. Sgt. Stubby went to Europe with Conroy and helped save many lives in the battlefield with his ability to smell toxic mustard gas. The bronze statue was created by Susan Bahary.
Helena K9 Memorial Location - 3200 Co Road - Helena, Alabama Unveiled - 5/25/18
Ohio K9 Memorial Location - 119 West Main Street Unveiled - 5/19/18
The Ohio Police K9 Memorial was the idea of Amelia K9 Officer Craig Heintzelman, who early in 2015 decided dogs – dead and living – that work with police throughout Ohio deserve to be honored. The nonprofit Ohio Police K9 Memorial Corp. was created and Heintzelman and Beth Whitehead, president and treasurer, respectively, of the corporation, traveled across Ohio to raise money for the memorial.
Stuart K9 Memorial Location - Stuart, Florida Unveiled - 5/15/18
St Louis County Police K9’s Memorial Location - Memorial Plaza, Clayton, Missouri Unveiled - 5/8/18 Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The bronze K9 memorial is a tribute to fallen heroes and was dedicated at Memorial Plaza outside police headquarters in Clayton. The memorial comes after Pawstoppers raised $20,000.
K9 Daxx Location - Boynton Beach Park, Florida Unveiled - 4/18/18 Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The statue is of Joseph Crowder’s partner, K9 Daxxx. In front of the statue is a plaque showing a picture of Officer Crowder and Daxxx. Police K9 Officer Joe Crowder, 44, died on 12/12/16 after going out for a run. Officer Crowder was a 14 year veteran of the force.
Faithful Partner Location - Pozieres, France Sculptor - Susan Bahary
The Bronze Dog Memorial, "Faithful Partner" is a memorial for all animals of war from all sides in WWI.
Vietnam Tracker Dogs Location - Greensborough War Memorial Park , Greensborough, Australia
A tribute to the Vietnam Tracker Dog Justin and lists the names of dogs who served in Vietnam. Denis Rowlands was one of the handlers for Justin during his tour of dut in 1969/70 and he had the honor of unveiling the stature.
K9 Memorial Location - Public Safety Building in Fincastle, Virginia Unveiled - 3/16/18
Sergeant John Claterbaugh proposed to dedicate this K9 memorial for his K9 partner Baron who served with the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia and passed away at the age of 8 years old from cancer and other canines who served the department. The memorial is located at the Public Safety Building in Fincastle. The bronze statue is of a German shepherd and sits on a brick pedestal. Along the side, small plaques list the names of all 15 dogs to have served the department since 1973. The memorial cost $8,000, and was paid through the office’s asset forfeiture fund.
Australia War & Service Dog Memorial Location - Brisbane, Queensland Unveiled - 2/5/18 Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The bronze memorial is Australia's first monument recognizing the outstanding contribution of War & Service Dogs.This life-size bronze statue of a MWD represents brave military and service dogs all over the world. The statue depicts a large German Shepherd wearing a tattered K9 vest. This dog has been at war, his face reflects the hardship and stress of living in danger. Despite all his rough looks, the dog looks strong and confident. A brave K9 soldier is forever faithful and ready to serve.
K9 Kobus Memorial Location - Omaha, Nebraska Unveiled - 12/19/17
The Omaha Police
Department honored K9 Kobus for making the ultimate
sacrifice. Police K9 Kobus was killed in the line of duty
on 1/22/16..
A statue in his honor was unveiled on
12/19/17. Officer Matt McKinney was K9 Kobus's handler.
K9 Jethro Memorial Location - Canton, Ohio Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The life-size statue of K9 Jethro was created to honor the Canton police K9 who was shot and killed in the line of duty. The memorial is located in the Police K-9 Association Memorial Cemetery. Officer Ryan Davis, Jethro’s partner, and his 3-year-old German shepherd were investigating when he was shot during a break-in at a grocery in January 2016. He died the following day. The statue created in his memory will now be the centerpiece of the newly-designed police K9 dog cemetery.
SAR K9 Bretagne Location - Cypress, Texas Unveiled - 9/11/17 Sculptor - Lena Toritch
Bretagne, a Golden Retriever and lifelong Fairfield residente was a member of the CY-Fair Volunteer Fire Department and Texas task Force One. Bretagne was the last surviving disaster search dog who searched tirelessly for survivors at the World Trade Center in New York following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Bretagne and her handler, Denise Corliss, deployed to numerous hurricanes, floods, and other search missions. Bretagne died on June 6, 2016, just shy of her 17th birthday.
Washington State Patrol K9 Memorial Location - Washington State Patrol Academy Unveiled - August 15, 2017
Defender, Protector, Friend War Dog Memorial Location - Orion Veterans Memorial in Lake Orion, Michigan Unveiled - August 12, 2017
The monument features two military war dogs on sandbags next to the American flag. The words "defender," "protector" and "friend" sit underneath the dogs. It's a tribute to the significant part canines play in the military.
Forever Faithful Monument Location - Washougal Police Department, Washougal, Washington Dedicated - 8/5/17 Sculptor - Susan Bahary
This life-size bronze Belgian Malinois monument entitled, “Forever Faithful”, is in front of the Washougal Police Department, in Washougal, Washington.This sculpture stands as a tribute to the extraordinary service dogs that support our police force, as well as all who serve our community. The polished basalt base was donated by Guinett Masonry of Vancouver.
K9 Veterans Memorial Location - Fort Atkinson’s McCoy Park, Wisconsin Unveiled - 6/25/17 Sculptor - Mark Dziewior
This memorial honors the military K-9 officers and their handlers This memorial has a beautiful bronze dog statue with a three-sided polished black granite backdrop and lighting on a cement foundation. The vision of Mabel Schumacher, the memorial was inspired by the memory of Terrence (Terry) Beck, a fallen Fort Atkinson Marine Corps K-9 handler and his German Shepherd scout dog, Seato, who were killed in action in Vietnam on Dec. 20, 1967. Eighty-four persons, businesses and organizations contributed toward the K-9 Veterans Memorial.
Vietnam K9 Memorial Wall Location - 25805 Milford Road, Lyon, Michigan Unveiled - 6/24/17
The Wall was
dedicated to the 4,234 War Dogs deployed to the Vietnam war.
Only 204 made it home, 234 KIA and the rest were left
behind. The Wall has all 4,234 names and tattoo
numbers etched on front side and photos of dogs in action in
Vietnam etched on the back side.
Portland Police K9 Memorial Location - Portland Public Safety building, 4735 E. Burnside St., Portland, Oregon Unveiled - 5/20/17 Sculptor - Richard Moore III
K9 Mick, a Portland police dog who died in 2014 in a shootout that wounded his police partner, provided the inspiration for this bronze statue. K9 Mick, a 17-month-old German shepherd, was shot trying to stop the gunman armed with an A-15 rifle. K9 Mick's partner was wounded in both legs during a shootout with a burglary suspect in Southwest Portland on April 16, 2014. K9 Argos, a 3-year old German Shepherd, was shot in the neck by a gunman firing a rifle and a handgun in 1987.K9 Argos was the first Portland canine officer killed in the line of duty. Argos had more than eighty apprehensions to his credit when he and handler Rod Lucich responded to a call of shots fired at a North Portland home back in 1987. When officers arrived, the gunman came out of the house shooting. Argos was hit and died enroute to an emergency clinic, exactly one year from his first capture, June 5, 1986.The sculptor donated his services along with the Portland Police Historical Society and Advantis Credit Union also donated to make the memorial fund.
Military Working Dog Memorial Location - 2121 Lake Street Hanover Park - Illinois 60133 Unveiled - 5/29/17
Fayetteville Police K9 Memorial Location - Fayetteville, North Carolina Unveiled - 5/15/17 Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The memorial is designed to remember police dogs who have served with Fayetteville police, as well as honoring those who still serve. Atop the large granite marker is a handsome German shepherd, laying down but remaining alert. His ears are pointed, alert for any sound, and his eyes appear fixed on something of interest.
Washington State K9 Memorial Location - 1100 West Mallon Avenue - Spokane, Washington Dedicated - 5/9/17
Berks County K9 Memorial Artist - Angelo DiMaria Location - Berks County Heritage Center on Red Bridge Road, Pennsylvania Unveiled - 5/5/17
The bronze statues honors fallen officers and police dogs. The bronze German shepherd police dog, is the centerpiece of an elaborate red brick plaza featuring three fountains, lit at night, and tributes to Berks County law enforcement officers, K-9 officers and military veterans. The German shepherd, stands ready for an order.
Canton Ohio K9 Memorial Designer - Philip Lago Location - Canton Ohio - Outside Stark County Common Pleas courthouse Second Street NW and Market Avenue N Unveiled - 5/3/17
The K9 Memorial is made of polished black granite etched with the image of a police dog with gold lettering and a paw print on top which cost a little above $20,000.
ATF K9 Nash Memorial Sculpter - Lena Toritch Located - Glynco, GA
K9 Nash sacrificed his life protecting officers. Nash wash fatally wounded, taking several bullets that were meant for the other members of Special Response Team 5. A life-size bronze portrait statue of K9 Nash is permanently displayed at the new FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center) Auditorium located in Glynco, GA. Nash symbolizes many law enforcement, military and service dogs that keep us safe.
Wall of Rememberence Location - Police Dog Training Center - Upper Hutt, New Zealand Unveiled 3/15/17
Accelerant and Explosive Canine Detection Dogs Memorial Dedicated - 12/7/16
On 12/7/16 the memorial to the Accelerant and Explosive Canine Detection Dogs who work with State Police in the Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal was dedicated. The memorial honors those canines who have passed away, those who have retired, those who continue to work, and those who will join the unit in the future.
Public Service Memorial Location - Entrance of Tempe Beach Park and Tempe Town Lake, Arizona Dedication - 12/6/16 Sculptor - Benjamin Victor
The memorial honors the police officers, firefighters, and police canines who have given their lives in the line of duty.The bronze memorial is a meaningful expression of gratitude and honor for those who have given their lives in the line of duty.
Franklin County Ohio K9 Memorial Location - Outside the Jackson Pike Jail - 2460 Jackson Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
Summit County Metro K9 Memorial Location - Ohio Unveiled - 10/18/16
The memorial recognizes past members of the Summit County Metro K9 Team and was dedicated on October 14, 2016 during a ceremony at the Summit County Sheriff's Training Center. The monument lists dogs that served the force.
Police K9 Memorial Location - Jacksonville Pet Crematory - Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32207 Unveiled - 9/11/16
New Braunfels Police Department K9 Memorial Location - 1488 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX - New Braunfels Police Department, TX Dedication - 9/7/16
Boy Scout Tommy Duran made his Eagle Scout Project a K9 memorial for the New Braunfels Police Department in Texas. The dedication and unveiling was held on 8/30/16. The massive sculpture honors New Braunfels Police Department canine officers and their handlers, past, present and future. The sculpture of a police dog lying on a pedestal is made of cantera stone. The block at the bottom weighs about 1,200 pounds and the dog weighs in at about 700.
Search & Rescue Dog Memorial Location - West Orange, New Jersey Dedicated - 8/17/16 Sculptor - Jay Warren Designer of Base - Harry Gordon
The statue is made of bronze and sits on a 12-inch block of granite. It weighs close to 5000 pounds. The statue was paid with corporate donations for the project.The statue honors the last living rescue dog named Bretagne (pronounced Brittany). At the age of 2, 9/11 was her first job. She had participated in several hurricane disorders. Search dogs made their way through metal and debris at Ground Zero, sometimes being sent into areas where rescue workers could not go. These rescue dogs were Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, and some mixed breeds. The rescue dogs worked daily for 10 days on average with 8 to 10 hour shifts, 20 minutes on and 20 minutes break. Their jobs were finding trapped humans underneath the rubble and offering comfort to victims as well as rescue workers. The toxic dust irritated the dog’s pads and the toxic smoke irritated the dog’s lungs.
K9 Monument "Vigilance" Location - Olive Hills Dog Park in Anaheim, California Unveiled - 8/6/16 Sculptor - Susan Bahary
“Vigilance”, is the second of two life-size bronze monuments for the City of Anaheim’s Police Department. It was inspired by the late K9 Bruno and all the Anaheim Police Department K9’s and handler/officers.
Oxford K9 Memorial Location - Mississippi Unveiled - 7/21/16
On 7/21/16, an area was dedicated as an official cemetery for Oxford Police Department K9's that have died and for all future Oxford Police Department K9s. Waller Funeral Home donated the marble monument made for the K9 burial site and was a way for them to say thank you and that they appreciate the service police and police K9's provide.
K9 Buster Memorial Location - England Unveiled - 7/16/16
A memorial garden was unveiled at RAF Waddington in memory of a heroic dog, K9 Buster, who helped save more than a thousand lives. RAF Waddington paid tribute on July 16, 2016, to Buster the dog a year after his death. Buster earned a row of campaign medals for his service over the course of five tours of duty to Bosina, Iraq and Afghanistan. After his glittering service with the RAF, Buster retired in 2011, and died on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the home of his handler, Flight Sergeant Will Barrow. Over the course of his career, Buster is thought to have saved more than 1,000 lives by sniffing out improvised explosive devices (IEDs), as well as weapons and other ammunition. He also helped patrol British bases and search vehicles at check points, and upon retirement was made the official RAF Police mascot. Buster, died aged 13 at the Barrow's home. where he had been enjoying retirement with handler Will, plus two canine companions. It was the saving of countless lives by searching out IEDs that saw the honour of official lifetime mascot of the RAF Police bestowed upon Buster.
K9 Ex K9 Memorial Location - John Galvin Park, 1072 N Grove Ave. - Ontario, California Unveiled - 5/20/16
The dog park was constructed in 2016 and opened on May 21st, 2016. The park name is in dedication to police service dog, “Ex” Von der Schimmel – Schultz Heide, a 4-year-old German shepherd with the Ontario Police Department in California who was shot killed by a shot gun blast to his neck while protecting his handler, Corporal Ernie Dorame on July 2, 1986. The K9 was killed while assisting patrol officers in search for an armed suspect that was firing shots in a residential area of the City. Due to Ex’s sacrifice, it lead to the capture of the armed gunman and also prevented him from shooting Dorame and other members of the patrol team. Ex went into service in September 1985 as Ontario’s first police canine.
Lake County Police Dog Memorial Location - Lakefront Park - Willowick, Ohio Unveiled - 5/17/16 Honoring police K9's in Lake County.
Flagler County K9 Memorial Location - Flagler County Sheriff's Office, Bunnell, Florida Unveiled - 5/5/16
Round Rock K9 Memorial Location - Round Rock Police Department - 2701 N Mays St - Texas Sculpter - Austin Weishel Unveiled - 4/5/16
Memorial for Round Rock Police Department K9's honoring past, present and future canines that have past away. All K9's have died have their ashes placed in the base of the monument. Memorial was provided through donations.
Valor Location - La Palma Dog Park, 1151 N. Anaheim Blvd., California Sculpter - Susan Bahary Dedication - 4/3/16
The life-sized 3.5-foot-tall bronze sculpture of a German shepherd atop a black concrete pedestal bronze German shepherd honors Anaheim’s crime-fighting canines. The sculpture was inspired by a 2014 incident in which Anaheim Police K-9 officer Bruno, 7-year-old German shepherd, was shot in the line of duty. Bruno, survived the shooting after being shot in the jaw and chest and went through months of recovery and was retired. The monument honors the sacrifice and service of K-9 officers and to recognize the important role they play in our daily lives to ensure the safety of all who live, work and play in Anaheim. The pedestal was donated by Bomel Construction Co.
Florida Sheriff's Association Memorial Location - Tallahassee, Florida
The Florida Sheriff's Association honored all of the fallen deputies and officers who served the law and state of Florida, in the line of duty with this memorial. The K9 statue honors K9 officers who bravely served the citizens of Florida.
Bach K9 Memorial Location - Jim Saucier Park, Mississippi
This monument honors fallen canine officer Bach who died in 2002. Eagle Scout Bradley Clippinger raised funds to memorialize Bach and others who have given their all in the effort to protect and serve.
Cedar Rapids Police K9 Memorial Location - Sunner Park, 8th Avenue & Valor Way S.W. Iowa Unveiled - December 2, 2015
Cedar Rapids K9 Memorial honors K9’S past and present, that have served with officers.
Vietnam War Dog Memorial Location - South Carolina Memorial Park Dedication - October 31st, 2015
Edmonton K9 Memorial Unveiled - October 30, 2015 Location - Vallevand Kennels, 12211 124 Ave., Edmonton, Canada
The statue at Vallevand Kennels, celebrates Edmonton Police Service dogs that have died in the line of duty. The monument cost $40,000, and it was paid for by donations.
Australian War Dog Memorial "Explosive Detection Dog" Dedicated - October 8, 2015 Location - Australia
MIA-POW K9 MEMORIAL Dedicated - September 18, 2015 Location - Teague Park - Longview, Texas Artist - Terry Jones
Longview area law enforcement and veterans dedicated the MIA/POW K9 Memorial monument on 9/18/15. The memorial depicts a dog awaiting his missing master from combat. It's made of tools, weapons and ammunition from battlefields and military installations. A cannonball piercing the dog's shoulder was recovered from the battlefield of San Jacinto and also 100-year-old handcuffs in there that were found. The monument honors prisoners of war, service people missing in action, and man's best friend.
Police Service Dog Memorial Location - Anaheim Police Department, East Station E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, California Unveiled - 9/16/15
A gray granite bust of a German shepherd perched atop a jet-black marble base that stands more than 6 feet tall. The Police Service Dog Memorial outside the APD East Station is etched with the names of the 27 APD service dogs that have honorably served the agency and the community. One side of the four-paneled memorial features the poem “Guardians of the Night,” written in honor of military and police dogs. The front of the memorial has an etching of an APD badge and the words, “Remembering those who loyally served the citizens of Anaheim.” Also named on the front are the two organizations that raised money for the statue: Timmons’ nonprofit and the Anaheim Police Officers’ Honorary Association. The $8,000 memorial was entirely paid for by private donations.
Delaware War Dog Memorial Dedicated - August 22, 2015 Location - Kent County Veterans Park, Dover, Delaware
On 8/22/15, the Delaware chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America dedicated the Deleware War Dog Memorial at the Kent County Memorial Park in Dover. The memorial is a five foot tall black granite stone memorial to war dogs and their human handlers. The monument is etched with the image of Air Force dog handler SSgt Jason Spangenberg and his dog Rico. Spangenberg and Rico served in Afghanistan and were awarded the Bronze Star for detecting IEDs. An inscription on the monument states, “They protected and watched over us at home and on the field of battle. We are grateful for their undying loyalty, devotion, and faithful service. They are not forgotten.”
K9 Rocco Memorial "Ever Watchful" Dedicated - August 8, 2015 Location - Heinz Field on the North Shore, Pennsylvania Sculptor - Susan Wagner
This statue is dedicated to a Pittsburgh Police K9 in Pennsylvania, K9 Rocco. The statue is located outside Heinz Field on the North Shore, right beside a statue honoring human officers. The statue was installed on 7/24/15 and dedicated on 8/8/15 K9 Rocco was an 8 year old German Shepherd who was stabbed in the back on 1/28/14 which punctured his kidney and spine while protecting his handler and another officer, who were in a violent struggle with a fugitive. K9 Rocco succumbed to his injuries on 1/30/14. The death of K9 Rocco had lawmakers stiffen the penalty for harming police animals. K9 Rocco had served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for five years. The Law Enforcement Officers Memorial raised money for the tribute which was over $25,000. The subject was convicted and sentenced up to 44 years.
Sgt. Memorial Memorial Location - Gander Heritage Memorial Park 10 Lindbergh Road #2, Canada Unveiled - 7/23/15 Sculptor - Morgan McDonald
As part of the Hayden family, the Newfoundland dog enjoyed playing with the neighbor kids. During one playtime "Pal" accidentally scratched a six year old with his paw and because the deep scratch required a doctor, The Haydens were faced with putting the dog down or giving him away. They chose life for the 130 pound dog who's new name became Gander when he was with the 1st Battalion of the Royal Rifles of Canada. When the the 1st Battalion was sent to Hong Kong in 1941, the men promoted Gander to the rank of “Sergeant”and took him along. They were called the C Force, a unit of 1,877 men and 96 officers. During the Battle of Lye Mun a grenade was thrown near a group of injured Canadians. It will never be known if Gander sensed the danger posed by a grenade but he picked it up with his mouth and ran off. Gander was killed in the explosion, but he had saved the lives of at least seven soldiers. At the insistence of survivors of the battle, Gander’s name was listed among the 1,975 men and two women on the Hong Kong Veterans Memorial Wall in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. On October 27, 2000, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (the United Kingdom’s largest veterinary charity) awarded Gander the Dickin Medal, the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. It was the first such award since 1949, and was accepted by the late Fred Kelly of the Royal Rifles, Gander’s former handler. In 2015, a statue of Sgt. Gander along with a statue of his handler (representing a member of the Royal Rifles of Canada) was unveiled at Gander Heritage Memorial Park in Gander, Newfoundland. Sgt. Gander’s medal and award certificate, are now in the Canadian War Museum.
Officer Joshua T. Miktarian Memorial Dedicated - July 1, 2015 Location - Twinsburg Government Center in Ohio
On July 1, 2015 another memorial was unveiled honoring Officer Joshua Miktarian. The stone, paid for and dedicated by the Twinsburg Police Association, is a 1,500-pound granite boulder with a bronze plaque, color photo and a description of his End-of-Watch and is next to his first memorial which was a black granite monument which was dedicated July 13, 2009. Both are located at the Twinsburg Government Center in Ohio.
Hero Location - DeKalb County Police Headquarters, 1960 West Exchange Place, Tucker Georgia Unveiled - May 15, 2015 Sculptor - Lena Toritch
The Hero monument, a statue of a dog named Hero is mounted on a marble block and unveiled May 15, 2015 to recognize the importance of police dogs that have served the citizens of DeKalb County. Leading to the monument is a walkway of pavers with the name of each K-9 and its handler and the years of the dog’s service.
Kevin Tonn Fallen Heroes Memorial Location - 380 Civic Drive - Galt, California Unveiled - January 15, 2015
Etched on Memorial A Hero
A hero thinks of others
before they think of themselves
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Largo Police Department K9 Memorial Dedicated December 5, 2008 Located at Largo Central Park, Florida
The memorial honors past and present Largo Police Department K9 handlers and their partners. The Police K9 Memorial Statue was bought by money donated by employees of the City of Largo.
K9 Dakota Unveiled December 3, 2008 Sculptor Mark McLean Vancouver Police Department
The sculpture honors the slain tracking dog, Dakota, who was shot and killed on Oct. 23, 2007, with a .357 Magnum revolver while tracking with his handler Officer Roger Evans to capture a suspect. The sculpture is carved out of a four-ton chunk of hard black basalt that was donated along with the loading and hauling to the studio that came from Columbia Gorge mine. The sculpture is located at the Vancouver Police Departments east precinct office in Cascade Park. The sculptor, a Milwaukee, Oregon artist and owner of Sculptural Stone Design, Mark McLean, donated the sculpture. Several individuals from rock companies and local businesses also generously donated time and materials for this project.
Alabama War Dogs Memorial Dedicated November 11, 2008 USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
The four-ton granite slab supports statues depicting a war dog, his handler and other soldiers. The marble back side contains a listing of war dogs associated with handlers from Alabama. In front of the piece are boot prints made from an actual soldier's footwear, along with paw prints. The $58,000 memorial took six months to design.
Fort Benton War Dogs Memorial Fort Benton, Montana Dedicated November 11, 2008 Sculptors : Ron Saville & George Conklin
Utah Law Enforcement Memorial Dedicated September 6, 2008 Sculptor - Lena Toritch
Bronze sculpture of a Utah Highway Patrol female K9 trooper.
Faithful Partners-Guardians of the Night Dedicated August 1, 2008
Air Force Armament Museum
A life size bronze statue of a German Shepherd sits on a granite base and was created by Ms. Susan Bahary.
War Dog Memorial Fishkill, New York
War Dog Monument East Meadow, Long Island, New York Eisenhower Park Dedicated May 25, 2008
Fresno Police Department K9 Memorial Fresno, California Dedicated - November 2007
The memorial was made possible by donations from citizens of Fresno.
Hondo Dog Park Location - 4499 NW 229TH Avenue, Hillsboro, Oregon Opened September 17, 2007
Hillsboro's first ever off-leash dog park, opened on September 17, 2007. The park is named in honor of Hillsboro Police K9 Dog Officer "Hondo," who was shot and killed in the line of duty. His ashes were spread over the city.
Police K9 Zeek Westland, Michigan Dedicated August 29, 2007
The wooden statue honors Westlands Police Dog Zeek who joined the force in 1996 and died of kidney failure in 2002. Dr. Sharon Lawrenchuk, the veterinarian at Westland Veterinary Hospital who cared for Zeek, donated and dedicated the statue on August 29, 2007. The dog's ashes were entombed at the base of the statue that will be kept in front of the hospital at 7610 N. Wayne in Westland, Michigan.
K9 Schafer Memorial Dedicated August 18, 2007 Located on Vernon Township Front Lawn In Pennsylvania Crawford County First K-9 Sculptor - Brian Sprague
Canadian Police Service Dog National Monument Innisfail, Canada Unveiled June 20, 2007 Sculptor - Diane M. Anderson
The monument is located on the grounds of the Police Dog Service Training Center. The the life-size bronze German shepherd statue was crafted by renowned sculptor, Diane M. Anderson of Alberta. The base of the statue was created by Dave Jardine of Lacombe and carries the names of 32 dogs who died in the line of duty while protecting others since 1965. The concept of having a National Monument to honor fallen service dogs in Canada was created by Constable Doug Marianchuk who has worked on implementing his idea since 1992. He was also instrumental in raising over $30,000 to help complete the monument. Doug Marianchuk is a retired K9 handler from the Saskatoon Police Service, member of the Canadian Pacific Railway Police and also President of the Canadian Police Dog National Service Memorial Society. The Caesar Memorial Trust Fund itself was created by Sgt. Randy Goss and was donated to fund this national monument.
Bruno served with the Beacon Police Department in New York for ten years and retired in 2003. The 13-year-old German shepherd had degenerative myelopathy and died June 1, 2007. His handler was Detective Mark Thomas.
Deputy Matt Williams & K9 DiOGi Memorial Polk City, Florida Unveiled April 27, 2007 Cost of monument was $1,650 which was paid for by donations.
Deputy Matt Williams and K9 DiOGi Memorial is located on a walkway of to Polk City Elementary School in Florida . It is the same pathway Williams, his wife and their children walked when they all attended the school. The monument has the words "In loving memory of our hometown heroes" surrounding the picture on the top with Williams' name and the words "his faithful partner DiOGi" and the date they died, Sept. 28, 2006. On the front, a quote from the Bible: "Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends." The monument was made possible with donations from the school's annual cake auction. A cake that had a picture of Williams and DiOGi on it was sold for a total of $6,900. Lannis Wilson, the school's math facilitator, designed the monument.
Memorial to War Dogs and Their Handlers Installed April of 2007 Utah Veterans Memorial Park Sculptor - Mark Davenport
Dr. Alan Cunningham decided to erect this bronze memorial to war dogs and their handlers which is the first to be placed in a veteran's cemetery.
Dedicated November 15, 2006
War Dog Pal
Unveiled
November, 2006
Located at
York County Rail Trail
Heritage Park at King Street, York
Pennsylvania.
Sculptor -
Lorann Jacobs
K9 Pal was a Marine dog that served in World War II with
Arthur Glatfelter. K9 Pal was one of 72 dogs that
put their life on the line in the
3rd Marine Dog Platoon. K9 Pal
went out on 550 patrols. He survived the war and
honorably discharged in 1946 with the rank of
Sergeant and lived with Glatfelter for about five years
and then passed away. The monument is 5 1/2 feet
long and 2 1/2 feet high weighing 300 pounds and
cost $10,000.
Union County K-9 Memorial Summit, New Jersey Unveiled September 30, 2006 Cost of monument was $15,000 which was paid for by donations.
Pennsylvania War Dog Memorial Bristol, Pennsylvania Dedicated on September 16, 2006 Sculptor - Joseph Pavone The Pennsylvania War Dog Memorial is located in front of the Bristol Township Municipal Building in Bristol, PA. and was sculpted by Joe Pavone, a local artist. Behind the sculpture are three plaques that list the U.S. military conflicts in which war dogs served, branches of service, and types of military working dogs.
Cobb County Police Department Canine Memorial, Georgia The memorial, which cost about $2,200, was paid for with donations. It is located in the interior courtyard of the Cobb police headquarters building on North Marietta Parkway Dedicated July 2006
United States War Dog Memorial Holmdel, NJ Unveiled June 10, 2006 Sculptor - Bruce Lindsay
The United States War Dog Memorial was unveiled on the grounds of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel on June 10, 2006. The life-size bronze statue was created by Bruce Lindsay which cost $100,000 and depicts a soldier in Army fatigues kneeling besides his German Shepherd. The effort for the sculpture was nearly seven years in the making and was led by the nonprofit U.S. War Dogs Association. The sculpture recognizes the role of dogs in American warfare and honors dogs in Vietnam, World War II, Korea and all the skirmishes in between.
Arizona Police K-9 Memorial Dedicated April 7, 2006 Sculpter - Jeff Davenport
The Arizona Police K-9 Memorial was unveiled and dedicated on April 7, 2006. The memorial is located at Wesley Bolin Plaza and was designed by Pat Rehse of Architecture Resource Team, The bronze monument is a life-size German shepherd mounted on a granite bolder with a police gun belt, handcuffs and a radio at its feet. Sculptor Jeff Davenport, a Chandler artist, created the 4-foot-tall bronze statue. Names of the canines are listed who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and have died in service, along with the poem Guardians of the Night.
K-9 Memorial Unveiling - 2006 Location - Concord Police Department, California
Boy Scout Andy Farrell helped achieve his goal of Eagle Scout by developing the K9 Memorial wall, dedicated to the past and current working Police K9s of the City of Concord, California. The memorial wall was built in the front lot of the Concord Police Headquarters. The cost of this project was approximately $5000, which was paid for by donations from the Canine Association, the Concord Police Officers Association, and private citizens and businesses. Specialized engraving work was completed by Serenity Headstones in Pittsburg. The memorial was dedicated by city officials in the Summer of 2006.
Brian Litz Memorial Location - Ocala, Florida
A monument was errected at Marion County Sheriff's Office in memory of Deputy Brian Litz and is located at the South West District Office "Deputy Brian Litz Building", S.R. 200 Ocala, Florida. Brian Litz was shot and killed on February 7, 2004 at approximately 1300 hours while making a routine well being check on a 74 year old elderly man. The statue was unveiled and dedicated on January 13th 2006 and is located within a mile of the shooting incident. The monument was primarly paid for by private donations. The Artist : Professional sculpture and native Floridian is W. Stanley "Sandy" Proctor. |
" Nemo's War Dog Heroes " Memorial
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
Dedicated on November 15, 2005
Nemo was obtained by the Air Force in the summer of '64 when he was 1 1/2 years old. In January 1966, Nemos first handler, Airman Leonard Bryant Jr., were transferred to the Republic of South Vietnam and was assigned to the 377th Security Police Squadron, stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base. Six month later, in July, Nemo's original handler rotated back to the United States. The dog was then teamed up with 22 year old Airman 2nd Class Robert Thorneburg. Just before total darkness on December 4th, 1966 after Sentry Nemo and his handler Thorneburg were posted, Nemo alerted and was released to attack the VC who had evaded earlier detection. Nemo and his handler were both wounded, but not before killing two VC. Nemo's injuries included the loss of one eye and a gunshot wound that ripped into his nose and had exited his mouth. Nemo, an 85 pound German shepherd, although severely wounded, protected his handler who had been shot in the shoulder by crawling across his body, and guarding him against anyone who dared to come near. When help arrived, they were able to convince Nemo to leave his handler, who was then given first aid. Nemo, suffering from a gunshot wound to his face, and the lost of his right eye, was relieved of sentry dog duties. The base veterinarian performed skin grafts on Nemo's torn up face. He did a tracheotomy to help the dog breathe. And he had to remove the dog's right eye, which was hanging uselessly out of its socket. Nemo has been credited with saving his handler's life and preventing further destruction of life and property at Tan Son Nhut Air Base. On 23 June 1967, Headquarters, USAF, directed that Nemo be returned to the United States as the first sentry dog officially retired from active service. The C-124 Globemaster, carrying TSN hero Nemo, touched down at Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, on July 22, 1967. Nemo was now home! His permanent retirement kennel was located at the Department of Defense Dog Center, Lackland AFB, Texas. Sentry Dog Nemo was one of the few Military Working Dogs that returned home. Nemo spent his retirement years at the Department of Defense Dog Center, Lackland AFB, Texas. He was assigned a permanent kennel near the veterinary facility. A sign with his name, serial number, and details of his heroic exploits designated his freshly painted home. Nemo was frequently taken on tours throughout the United States to assist in the procurement of military working dogs. The military used Nemo as a Department of Defense canine recruiter. He made several television appearances and helped maintain an adequate supply of working dogs for all the armed services. Sentry Dog Nemo died in December of 1972 at Lackland AFB shortly before the Christmas holiday. The Vietnam War Hero was laid to rest on March 15, 1973 at the DoD Dog Center at the age of 10. The government recruited over 4,000 dogs and we believe that less that 200 made it home. It was estimated that these dogs saved the lives of over 10,000 American soldiers. On November 15th, 2005, a dedication was made to honor Nemo at Lackland, Air Force Base named Nemos War Dog Heroes Memorial. The legacy will continue to honor all of canine heroes, past, present and future. Till this day, Nemo, is most most famous canine to serve in the military.
Dog Soldiers In Vietnam Memorial
Location - Rock Quarry Park, Durham, North Carolina
Dedicated on November 11, 2005
The memorial is an L-shaped bench made of polished dark granite resting atop a base of light granite. Although the marker is meant to honor all dog soldiers that served in Vietnam, this marker memorializes a specific dog named Bernie. Both the bench and back of the marker contain carved images of Bernie, a German Shepard. The back contains an inscription honoring dogs that served and were killed in Vietnam.
Inscription - Back: BERNIE / 74 M8 / DOG SOLDIERS IN VIETNAM / OVER 4000 CANINE SOLDIERS / SERVED IN VIETNAM… 281 DOGS / WERE OFFICIALLY LISTED AS / KILLED IN ACTION… ONLY ABOUT / 200 OF THE DOGS THAT SERVED / WERE RETURNED TO THE U.S…. / IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THESE / DOGS AND THEIR HANDLERS / SAVED OVER 10,000 LIVES… / SSGT DONNIE TAYLOR, / BERNIE’S HANDLER / DEDICATED NOVEMBER 11, 2005
Smoky
"Smoky, the Yorkie Doodle Dandy, and Dogs of All Wars."
Dedicated November 11, 2005
Sculptor - Susan Bahary
Cleveland, Ohio
The bronze life-size sculpture of Smoky sitting in a GI helmet, on a blue, two-ton granite base, was dedicated to "Smoky, the Yorkie Doodle Dandy, and Dogs of All Wars." The most famous dog of WWII, Smoky was a four-pound Yorkshire terrier. Nearby, a colorful information plaque listed other famous war dogs, Stubby, Nemo, Caesar and Chips, as well as Smoky. Smoky, who was found in an abandoned foxhole in the jungles of New Guinea, came to be owned and trained by William A. Wynne, a photo specialist in the Army Air Corps. Wynne trained Smoky to do several hundred tricks, took her to visit wounded and sick troops in hospitals and carried her along on 12 air rescue missions. Smoky joined the ranks of "war dog hero" when she pulled a line through a 70-foot culvert, enabling vital communications lines to be run under newly captured air taxiways, thus saving the many war planes stationed there from exposure to enemy fire and near-certain destruction. After the war, Smoky continued to entertain troops and civilians alike. Smoky died in 1957 at 14. In 1996, Wynne wrote Yorkie Doodle Dandy, a Memoir, which continues to be a popular seller today. The War Dog memorial fulfills Wynne's decades-long dream and immortalizes a very special little dog, who was not only a famous "war dog" but also the "first therapy dog of record," according to researchers at TV's Animal Planet. Smoky is now laid to rest under the monument in a WWII 30 cal. ammo box. Susan Bahary of California was commissioned to create the beautiful sculpture of Smoky. The memorial was made possible by many donations.
This War Dog Memorial reads; This War Dog Memorial is dedicated to all dogs who served this great nation faithfully and well trained as military working dogs, police dogs and volunteer search and rescue dogs. They have saved countless lives often at the cost of their own. They provided a touch of home during times of turmoil and their memories will remain. Forever In Our Hearts.
War Dog Memorial sculpture was dedicated on 10/21/05 on Long Island, New York and sculptured by Doug Roper. The bronze monument is two times larger than life. The monument serves to remember and is dedicated to K9 heroes and honor them for their life saving work who often gave their lives to save humans throughout our nations history in war time, search & rescue K-9s and their handlers that were used in the tragic events of 9/11 and also our nations natural disasters.
Cheltenham Township Police Department K9 Memorial
Cheltenham Township , Pennsylvania
Dedicated October 15, 2005
PC Ged Walker Memorial
Unveiled September 27, 2005
Dog handler PC Ged Walker, 42, was killed on January 9, 2003 when a a former drug addicted to heroin and cocaine and habitual criminal forced his way into a lady's home. When PC Walker arrived on scene the man ran out of the house and forced a taxi cab driver from the drivers seat. PC Walker along with his K9 Kai tried to stop the criminal from driving off in the cab. by attempting to grab the keys from the ignition. Both PC Walker and K9 Kai were dragged by the vehicle resulting in the death of PC Walker 2 days later in the hospital. His K9 partner "Kai" survived.
9/11 Memorial Garden
Dedicated on August 26, 2005
New York
A 9/11 Memorial Garden was opened to the public on Aug. 26, 2005. The SUNY Farmingdale 9/11 Memorial Garden has a German Shepherd moving down an eight-foot I-beam with vest and booties going toward a crushed New York City firefighters helmet. Part of the sculpture consists of recovered materials from Ground Zero. The life size bronze sculpture is by Liza Todd-Tivey.
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Animals in War Memorial Located in London Unveiled on November 24, 2004
The memorial is located at Brook Gate, Park Lane, on the edge of London's Hyde Park and was unveiled on November 24, 2004 by Princess Anne. The English Sculpture is David Backhouse. The sculpture depicts all the animals that have been used by troops in wartime, which have been killed in conflict while serving their country. Horses and mules to dogs, elephants, camels, canaries and glow worms are included in the memorial. The curved Portland stone wall symbolizes the arena of war, with the animals depicted on it in base. Two life-size heavily laden two bronze mules struggle up the steps towards a gap in the wall. Beyond the gap a bronze 10 foot horse and K-9 gaze into the distance. The memorial stands at 58-feet wide and some 55-feet deep.
Staten Island War Dog Memorial Dedicated October 29, 2004 Sculptor - Robert Flood
The memorial reads; They protected and watched over us at home and on the field of battle. We are forever grateful for their undying loyalty, devotion and faithful service. They are not forgotten.
War Dog Memorial Prairie State Park, Illinois Dedicated on May 31, 2003 Sculptor - Erin Mallon
The two piece life size bronze statue. The sculpture is of a soldier and his K-9 German Shepherd.
War Dog Memorial Goolwa, Australia Dedicated in May, 2003
The War Dog Memorial is located in Goolwa, Australia and was dedicated in May, 2003. It is made of black marble and on the face of the memorial etched into stone is a photograph of a South Australian soldier with his tracking dog. In the right hand corner of the monument there is a water fountain and a paw print carved into the black marble which serves as a drinking trough for dogs. The names of the eleven tracker dogs that served in Vietnam from 1962-1972 are also listed on the memorial. ( K-9 Cassius, Tiber, Justin, Marcus, Janus, Julian, Caesar, Milo, Trajan, Juno & Marcian ) The cost to erect monument was over $6,000.
Chapel Hill K9 Monument North Carolina
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Solid bronze German Shepherd dog sculpture, named "DOGNY", "America's Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs" donated to the State of Georgia and placed outside the Department of Agriculture to serve as a permanent tribute to America's search and rescue dogs. (valued at $25,000) Unveiling Sept. 11, 2003 |
Washington Police K9 Memorial Washington State Law Enforcement Academy Burien, WA Zach Adam, 17, sculpted a clay statue of this police dog which was cast into bronze.
January 31, 2003
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Maxwell AFB, Alabama Dedication & unveiling November 9, 2002 |
 Nebraska K-9 Memorial Dedication day, September 26, 2002 |
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DOGNY ART 2002
DOGNY is America's Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs. The art initiative goal was to raise much needed financial resources for professional and volunteer Canine Search and Rescue organizations throughout The United States of America. Many DOGNY sculptures were sold at auction. To date over $3,000,000 has been raised for SAR organizations nationwide. There are approximately 200 colorful canine statues around New York that are a visible reminder of the heroic acts performed by dogs and humans alike in the aftermath of September 11. On December 16, 2002 "DOGNY Day" in the city of New York. Above are a few of these. If you would like to submit a picture of one that is not here please do so.
California K9 Law Enforcement Memorial "Faithful Partner" " Dedicated to Police and Sheriff Department Service Dogs killed in the line of duty in California " UC Davis School of Veterinary medicine. Unveiled October 6, 2002 Sculptor - Susan Bahary
The California Law Enforcement K-9 Memorial. This memorial is dedicated to Californias heroic canines who give their lives in the line of duty. It is installed at the University of California at Davis Veterinary School. A German Shepherd stands atop a seven pointed sheriff's star of black granite. A life size bronze statue of a German Shepherd was created by Ms. Susan Bahary.
Chip Service Dog Monument Hope, Canada Carver - Pete Ryan
Chip was an R.C.M.P. Police Service Dog who died in the line of duty on September 13, 1996 while protecting his partner, Constable Doug Lewis. Chip, a two-and-a-half-year old German Shepherd Dog who had been Lewis's partner for the past eighteen months. K9 Chip was sent on a track in a wooded area and located the suspect and then charged him biting him on the arm. The suspect pulled a knife and plunged the knife into Chips neck, severing his jugular vein. The suspect then attacked constable Lewis knocking him to the ground and stabbing him in the face arms and neck. Even though K9 Chip was bleeding heavily he tried to protect his handler by attacking the suspect and biting him again. Constable Lewis had suffered nine stab wounds to his face, arms and chest, requiring more than fifty stitches. The suspect then escaped into the woods again. K9 Chip died shortly after Constable Lewis went to his aid. Constable Lewis exhausted from fighting and going into shock from loss of blood managed to find his way out of the woods to a highway where he flagged down a vehicle. A massive manhunt was launched which involved thirty police officers, seven K9 Units, and an R.C.M.P. helicopter. Another police service dog ended the search five hours later when he caught the suspect. Touched by the police dogs bravery and loyalty to his handler, the citizens of Hope, Canada erected a monument carved out of wood by renowned carver, Pete Ryan, and depicts a dog standing on a mountainside in Chips honor. The plaque mounted on the base of the monument reads: This carving has been erected in the lasting memory of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Service Dog Chip, killed in the line of duty near Hope, British Columbia, September 13, 1996, while protecting his partner and friend, Cst. Doug Lewis.
Sirius Dog Park Located in Dennis P. Collins Park West 1st Street in Bayonne, New Jersey
Police K9 Sirius (badge #17) was a four-and-a-half-year old, yellow Labrador Retriever. He was an Explosive Detection Dog with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department. Sirius, and his handler, Police Officer David Lim, were assigned to the World Trade Center in New York. Sirius was the only police dog to perish during the attack on the Twin Towers � he died when Tower Two collapsed. His body was recovered on January 22, 2002. Sirius was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross at the British Embassy in Manhattan.
Beautiful Joe Heritage Park Meaford Ontario, Canada Unveiling May 11, 2002
In 2002, a memorial was built to honor Sirius, the one police dog killed in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. His partner, New York Port Authority Officer David Lim, attended the unveiling. The two large stones represent the Twin towers. The plaque on the left reads; Dedicated to the Memory of Sirius. K9 Partner of Officer David Lim World Trade Center Lost September 11, 2001 The plaque on the right reads; September 11, 2001 Thousands of lives were lost through the terrorist attacks committed in the United States of America. This plaque honours the devotion and bravery shown by the many K-9 police units during the search, rescue and recovery of victims of these attacks. Their heroic deeds will not be forgotten.
Virden Police Department K9 Memorial Memorial for Virden's first Police K9 "Officer Mike" Virden, Illinois
Search & Rescue Canine Memorial Lindenhurst, New York
Dedicated To All Search and Rescue K-9'S Of 9/11
War Dog Memorial Fort Benning, Georgia Dedicated October 8, 2000 Sculptor - Tom Schomberg
The monument illustrates the sacrifice that these two figures have made under combat conditions. Since the memorials dedication in 2000 a War Dog Memorial ceremony is held to honor our military canine heroes and their handlers that served in battle.
War Dog Memorial March Air Forch Base - Riverside, California Dedicated February 21, 2000 Sculptor - Tom Schomberg
The 16 foot tall granite and bronze statue depicts a soldier and a German Shepherd.
Fairchild Air Force Base Washington Dedicated June 1, 2000
Yogi Memorial Unveiled May, 1998 Byram Park, Greenwich, CT Scultor - Mark Robinowitz
K9 "Yogi" was the first police dog for Greenwich Police Department and his handler was Lt. Rick Cocran. K9 "Yogi ( 1988-1996 ) retired from the police department in 1994.
War Dog Memorial East Berlin, Pennsylvania
The plaque at the base of the monument reads : In memory of all dogs who served our country in times of wars. You are not forgotten.
Long Beach Police K9 Memorial Long Beach Police Academy, California
Redondo Beach Police K9 Memorial Redondo Beach, California
Independence Missouri K9 Monument
Watertown Police Department Monument Located at Thompson Park, New York
Weber County Sheriff K9 Memorial Location - Utah
Concord K9 Memorial Concord, California
Police Dog Memorial Wall of Urns Location - Mozambique, South Africa
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Inscription on monument Streamwood - Chicago, IL The bronze monument "Guardians", located in Streamwood, IL was dedicated in May 2001. Memorial Monument was sculptured by Anthony Quickle and is of bronze and granite. |
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AUSTRALIAN WAR DOG MEMORIAL The monument recognizes the enormous contribution by the war dogs that saved countless soldiers lives in Vietnam. The monument was unveiled at a ceremony on Saturday 7th April 2001 at 12 noon at The Bluff, Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. At the base of the rock at the foot of the carving is a drinking trough where local dog owners can water their animals while walking their dogs. |
Port Neches, Texas Dedicated November 1, 2000. Sculptor, Doug Clark - Vietnam - all services |
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The War Dog Memorial - They Protect Us On The Field of Battle - They Watch Over Our Eternal Rest - We Are Grateful Dedicated February 21, 2000. The 16 foot tall monument made of bronze and granite was sculptured by Thomas Schomberg and dedicated on February 21, 2000. ( All eras and services ) |
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The design of this life size K-9 Memorial has been commissioned by the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association for placement in Washington D.C. on the National Mall. The sculpture is planned for 7 feet tall and 7 to 10 feet across. The monument will have three 2 foot portraits of the most commonly utilized War Dogs; the German Shepherd, Doberman, & Labrador Retriever. The sculpture of the Dog Handler, War Dog, military seals & plaques are cast in bronze and mounted on a one foot thick granite base. Contained within the granite base and under the bronze plaque under the German Shepherd's left paw raised slightly in a protective gesture is a weatherproof vault containing engraved metal plaques listing War Dog identifiers such as tattoo, service number, or name with additional plaque listing all killed in action handlers and K-9's that gave their life in combat for our country. The scale model was made by Anthon Quickie. |
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War Dog Memorial "Always Faithful" Dedicated July 21,1994 Sculptor - Susan Bahary Guam
GUAM K9s The sculpture "Always Faithful" was created by Susan Bahary Wilner. The bronze monument is life size of K9 Kurt, a Doberman Pinscher who served on Guam during WW II. Canine Kurt saved the lives of 250 Marines trying to take back Quam when he went out ahead of troops pointing to warn them enemy forces were ahead. Canine Kurt was the first killed when the Japanese bombarded him with grenades on July 23, 1944. Inscription from memorial commemorating World War II combat dogs... 25 Marine War Dogs gave their lives liberating Guam in 1944. They served as sentries, messengers, scouts. They explored caves, detected mines and booby traps. Their graves are marked with small headstones. SEMPER FIDELIS Kurt Yonnie Koko Bunkie Skipper Poncho Tubby Hobo Ni Prince Fritz Emmy Missy Cappy Duke Max Blitz Arno Silver Brockie Bursch Pepper Ludwig Rickey Tam (buried at sea off Asan Point)When United States Marines landed war dogs on Bougainville in the South Pacific, 01 November, 1943, it marked the first use of trained military dogs in combat by the United States. Dobermans, the official U.S. Marine Corps War Dogs, served throughout the South Pacific, courageously leading patrols in the steaming jungles, giving timely warning of the enemy waiting in ambush or hiding in caves, saving untold lives. They guarded exhausted sleeping troops in foxholes by night, preventing infiltration by the foe. After the war, many of the dogs returned to civilian homes, where, despite their training, not one of them was ever known to have bitten anyone. Given in their memory and on behalf of the surviving men of the 2nd and 3rd marine war dogs platoons, many of whom owe their lives to the bravery and sacrifice of these gallant animals. By William W. Putney DVM C.O. 3rd Dog Platoon - Dedicated this day 21 July 1994. Five of the original handlers were in attendance.
The monument above is located at the University of Tennessee. Castings are located at : The US Marine Corps War Dog Cemetery, US Naval Base, Orote Point, Guam The University of Tennessee Veterinary School, Knoxville, TN Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, Alabama The National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, VA
Wood River Police K-9 Monument Wood River, Illinois
North Providence Police K-9 Memorial North Providence, Rhode Island
BORN TO LOVE TRAINED TO SERVE LOYAL TO THE END BEST FRIEND TO YOUR NATIONS FINEST WE SERVED OUR MASTER WHO SERVES MANKIND FAITHFUL TO THE END AN OFFICERS EXTRA SENSE TO GUIDE AND PROTECT YOUR EYES IN THE DARK A NOSE FOR DANGER A PARTNER FAITHFUL BEYOND WORDS
Anoka Minnesota Police Dog King Memorial
A life size bronze statue of Anoka Minnesota Police Dog King who was the first police dog to be used effectively in the Minneapolis St. Paul area between 1967 and 1972. His effectiveness as a police dog led to agencies in a five state area surrounding Minnesota to get into the use of dogs in law enforcement. After his death in 1973 The City of Anoka named a park in his honor and initially placed a concrete statue of a German Shepherd. Ten years later the Anoka Police Federation commissioned Minneapolis artist Roger Brodin to construct a life size bronze statue of King from photographs.
Menlow Park Police K9 Memorial Location - Menlow, California
The Menlo Park Police K-9 Memorial is fabricated of Dark Diamond Grey Granite and is dedicated to the police dogs killed in the line of duty. Two of The memorial features the bust of a dog in bronze and the gold-leaf accent. All fabrication done at V. Fontana & Co.
The War Dog MemorialLocation - South Lyon, Michigan
A Pal Remembered Location - Heritage Rail Trail County Park in York, Pennsylvania
New York State Police K9
Upper Moreland Police K9 Memorial Location - Upper Moreland, PA
K9 Officer Location - Swartz Creek Veterans Memorial Park in Michigan
This life size bronze was dedicated to the memory of military service dogs that gave their lives along with other courageous Soldiers during the battles for freedom.
Located in Kelly Ingram Park - Birmingham, Alabama
K9 Police & War Dog Monuments In Russia
Frontier Guard - Murmansk, Russia Frontier Guard - Cheremkhovo Irkutsk, Russia
Frontier Guard - Blagoveshchensk, Russia Frontier Guard - Khabarovsk, Russia
Frontier Guard - Moscow, Russia Frontier Guard - Sortaula Republic of Karelia
Frontier Guard - Rossoshvoronezh, Russia
Russia
Starlingrad, Russia Russia
Police Dog - Novosibirsk, Russia
K9 Monuments in Ukraine
Frontier Guard - Ukraine
Frontier Guard - Luhansk, Ukraine
They Serve to Protect Us Location - Kanapaha Park, 3707 SW 75TH Street - Gainesville, Florida
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HARTSDALE PET CEMETERY - Hartsdale, NY
Erected
-1923
Dedicated to the memory
of the war dog.
Erected by public contributions
by dog lovers
to man's faithful friend for the
valiant services
rendered in world war, 1914 - 1918
Robert Caterson was chosen to build the war memorial. He used the finest granite from his own Vermont quarry. The monument is ten-foot high, which is topped with a bronze statue of a shepherd dog wearing a Red Cross blanket. At the shepherds feet are a bronze helmet and a canteen. A special ceremony is conducted at the foot of the war Dog Memorial every Memorial Day weekend to pay tribute to military dogs, K-9'S that assisted in the rescue mission in the bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building in 1994, and police dogs.
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ACCELERANT DETECTION MEMORIAL
Erected at the NYS Academy of Fire
Science
Montour Falls, New York
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Texas City, TX |
War Dog
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Barrington
Cemetery
New
Hampshire
Dedicated
6/22/02
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K9 MEMORIAL Dedicated to all police canines that served the Town of Barnstable, MA
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 The K9 you see in this picture was a Scout Dog named "Prince" (5A07) that served in the Vietnam War in 1966 and 1967. He was handled by two people in that period of time, Melvin Cobb and Pete Peters. The K9 appears to be wondering where his name is for his sacrifice to our country he loyally served. Prince seen in this photo was wounded in action in November of 1966 when shot in the right hip. He was later put down in September of 1967. |
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