09/26/2013: "Military Working Dog National Monument Update"

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Pictured is John Burnam at the Monument with it virtually 90% complete!!! There is the fountain to go in, the lighting to be connected, and landscaping. I really like this photo. Remember, formal dedication is set for October 28, 2013. As it stands right now, gates open at 11:00 AM and formal ceremonies start at 1:00. There are several speakers on tap, including John, Congressman Walter Jones, Joey Herrick, the founders of Maddy's Fund, and military officials. After that, people are free to walk around the Monument and take photos, visit, etc. There will be the future Military Working Dogs,now puppies, on display and a demonstration of todays Military Working Dog as well. A booth with special dedication t-shirts will be there. Everyone attending receives a challenge coin depicting the Monument. This is a public dedication. While invitations were sent out, those are a formality and something that people may wish to keep. Everyone is welcome to attend.

For those planning to participate in this year's Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, Michel is working on that. Applications are due this Friday and we will find out later when the parade meeting will be held. The city of Phoenix is now the primary sponsor of the parade. There are many changes being rumored taking place, including the route. Standby and information will be forthcoming. There are going to be a record number of military former veterans coming who want to walk this year, one may be coming as far away as Florida. That is what this entry means to them and it is something so many of you have created for them.

More news to follow.

Jim Frost