Memorial Day Tribute To Our Human And Canine Heroes

            The SOFK9 Memorial in Fayetteville, North Carolina

As we pause this Memorial Day to remember our fallen human and canine soldiers, please take a minute to understand the Special Operations Community and their unique bond with dogs of war. The SOF K9 Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to officially honoring the dogs of war: "Our dogs have saved countless lives and earned a hero's memorial." We couldn't agree more.

A hearty thank you, this Memorial Day, to both human and canine who have served or are currently serving in the United States military. Parental Unit would like to give a special mention to both her grandfather, Guiseppe DiMartino, who as a recent immigrant from Italy, fought in W.W. I, and to his first born child, Louis DeMartin, Parental Unit's late father, who fought in W.W. II.

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Where have All The Flowers Gone: A Monument To The Dogs Of War

                              Photo courtesy of the AP

Finally, the dogs are getting their due! We were excited to read in yesterday's Washington Post, that the U.S. soon will install the first national monument to honor its four-legged war veterans: The U.S. Working Dogs Team National Monument, which honors every dog that has served in combat since W.W. II, will be shown for the first time in California this coming January. Following its California debut, it will move to its permanent home in Texas.

Although we long for the day when no monuments to soldiers of war will be necessary, we're glad that our brave canine heroes and their enormous contribution to our nation's safety and security will finally be officially recognized.

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