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Thursday, September 26th

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

Gary Smith on 09.26.13 @ 01:00 PM CST [link] [No Comments]

Military Police Anniversary Today

United States Army Military Police Corps Regiment

On this date in 1941, the Military Police Corps was officially established as a branch in the United States Army. Its traditions of duty and service establish its solid foundation as recognized professionals in our Armed Services. The Military Police Corps has been a very busy organization during the seventy-two years of its existence. As one of the most deployed branches of the service, the Military Police Corps will continue to be recognized as professional “Warrior Police” who are the Army’s experts at promoting the rule of law and protecting the force at home and abroad on every base, station, and camp.

Of the troops and for the troops
Army Strong

Gary Smith on 09.26.13 @ 12:58 PM CST [link] [No Comments]

Thursday, September 19th

Tribute to Jimmy Sailors 212th 67-68

I didn't meet Pastor Jimmy Sailors, I was just finishing up at high school when he served. It sounds like our brother-in-arms came back home and made a real good, upstanding life for his family, friends, congregation and himself. Like he and others did for us that went before us in Vietnam, I know this dog handler is up in heaven right now scouting out his post and laying the ground work for those of us that follow and for this, I'll be forever grateful. Rest in peace dog handler. Praise that dog up too... for another job well done. Al Boek 212th Phu Loi 71-72

Gary Smith on 09.19.13 @ 09:15 AM CST [link] [No Comments]

Wednesday, September 18th

Lieupo Crawford 212th 70/71

It is with heavy heart to announce Lieupo Crawford 212th 70/71 passed away December 12, 2012. I was just notified by his wife today. Judy said he really enjoyed the 2007 reunion and meeting with everyone. I am sorry I do not have an obituary for Lieupo.

Gary
Gary Smith on 09.18.13 @ 01:04 PM CST [link] [No Comments]

Jimmy Sailors, 212th, 67-68

Listed below is obituary for Jimmy Sailors, 212th, 67-68. We just become aware of Jimmy's death.

Jimmy Sailors

Georgia

LaFAYETTE Pastor Jimmy "Jim" Donald Sailors, 64, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Mr. Sailors pastored for 31 years and is currently pastoring Resaca First Assembly of God. He has been employed with the Bank of LaFayette since 1994. Pastor Jim was a veteran of the United States Army, in which he served in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his father, James Herbert Sailors. Survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Lavenda Sailors, of LaFayette; mother, "Mama" Jean Sailors; daughter, Jeanna Sailors, both of Bremen, Ga.; son, James Harvey and wife, Kristina Sailors, of Buchanan, Ga.; sister, Lisa and husband, David Mayes, of Bremen, Ga.; brothers and their wife, Earl and Patricia Sailors, of Buchanan, Ga., Gerald and Janet Sailors, of Bremen, Ga., Ernie and Phyllis Sailors, of Huntsville, Ala., Larry and Michelle Sailors, of Dallas, Ga., grandchildren, Alissa Sailors, and Jillian Sailors, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral from LaFayette First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. today with the Rev. Fred Mercer, the Rev. Paul Chastain, the Rev. Welton Wriston, Dave Gilbert and Rich Gwyn officiating. Entombment in LaFayette Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are brothers and nephews.

Family will receive friends at LaFayette First Baptist Church from 1 p.m. today until service time.

The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, Lafayette.
Gary Smith on 09.18.13 @ 12:57 PM CST [link] [No Comments]

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