Gary

I am the webmaster for the Vietnam Military Police Sentry Dog Alumni (VMPSDA). The VMPSDA is comprised of the members of an elite group of proud individuals, who served our country alongside the finest soldiers that have ever walked the earth on four paws. Throughout history these four legged soldiers have diligently committed themselves to protect their fellow team members. Because of their actions they have protected vital strategic areas and have saved the lives of countless servicemen and women. With the finest tradition of the Military Police Corps the sentry dog has upheld the motto: OF THE TROOPS, FOR THE TROOPS.   "TO SERVE AND PROTECT"

Jimmie C. Hadwyn, 981st 69-70

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Captain Jimmie C. Hadwyn, US Army (RET), beloved husband of Genevieve Hadwyn, entered into rest on Saturday, February 1, 2020.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with full military honors.He was a Vietnam veteran and a former photojournalist with the Army Times. He was a member … Read more

Charles D. Dickerson, 981st 69-70

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Charles D. Dickerson passed away July 28, 2014 surrounded by family. He was a United States Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War in the 18th Military Police Brigade as well as the 212 MP Sentry Dog Unit. His life was filled with machine and custodial work and was just mere weeks from retiring … Read more

William A. Kilmer, 981st 70-71

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Fri, Nov 13th 2020 10:35 am Obituary: William A. Kilmer William A. “Bill” Kilmer, 72, of Lewiston, husband of Linda “Lyn” Kilmer, entered into rest at home on Nov. 11, 2020, under the care of his loving family and Niagara Hospice. Kilmer was born June 11, 1948, in Niagara Falls to his late parents, Robert … Read more

John R. Thwaites, 212th 65-66, May 8, 2011

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ThwaitesJohn “Rick” Thwaites, A memorial service for “Rick” Thwaites will be held at Advantage Funeral Home, 7010 Chetwood, on Thursday May 19 at 10:30AM to be followed by an interment service with military honors at US Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, at 12:30PM.Rick’s life was shared with his wife of 30 years, Mimi, … Read more

Joe R. Snider, 212th 65-66

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oe Ronald Snider, 72, of Denton, Texas passed away on August 10, 2020 in Denton. He was born on December 4, 1948 in Denton to Kenneth and Doris Snider. He graduated Denton High School and received his Bachelors at the  University of North Texas. He was a Vietnam Veteran and received a Bronze Star for … Read more

Ronald E. Sims, 212th 65-66

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Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Sims passed away peacefully on October 5, 2020 – one day after his 73rd birthday. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Marshall Edward and Dorothy White Sims. Ronnie’s kindness and charm will always be remembered and missed. He deeply loved his family, his country, and the Lord. He was a … Read more

Theodore (Ted) H. Siegel, 212th 65-66

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Bedford, MA & Pine Bush, NY Ted Siegel, owner of Greenwich Orchids and breeder of award winning Scottish Highland cattle, died November 10, 2008, after a full and vibrant life. A resident of both Bedford and Pine Bush NY, he is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Wendy. Together they founded Greenwich Orchids, … Read more

Maurice (Butch) P. Schulte, 212th 65-66

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Maurice Paul “Butch” Schulte, 69, Union, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at his home. Butch was born Sept. 4, 1947, in Washington, the son of Albert Schulte and wife Loraine, nee Parmentier. Butch received his education at Immaculate Conception Grade School and graduated from St. Francis Borgia Regional High School in 1965. He served … Read more

Richard J. Quinlan, 212th 65-66

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Galena Funeral Home Obituary Richard was born on April 28, 1942 and passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017. Richard was a resident of Earleville, Maryland at the time of his passing. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He was married to Eileen. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday March 4 at 11 … Read more