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"

Repost of Remembering Ralph Hamblin

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Version:1.0 StartHTML:000000245 EndHTML:000162696 StartFragment:000117414 EndFragment:000162550 StartSelection:000117449 EndSelection:000162435 SourceURL:https://www.facebook.com/groups/VietnamSentryDogAlumni/permalink/1354025597980665/ (13) Vietnam Military Police Sentry Dog Alumni Remembering Ralph Hamblin (April 28, 1928 to April 15, 2003) Ralph Hamblin — known as Top, the generic nickname for a First Sergeant — was the person at the 981st whom I worked with most closely. I kept in touch … Read more

Reunion Rescheduled Sep 20th-22nd 2019

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REUNION UPDATE!!!! Due to the hurricane we have been forced to move the 2019 Reunion from April to September 20, 21, & 22. If you have already made reservations at the hotel they will be automatically changed to the new dates. I will be meeting with the hotel shortly to confirm all details and update … Read more

Passing of Robert William Clark, 981st 69-70

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It is with sadness, Robert William Clark, 981st 69-70 passed away Dec 18, 2018. His funeral is scheduled for Jan 5, 2019. I am trying to get this out as soon as I can so if anyone lives near Robert wants to attend the funeral. I would ask if you know anyone who knew Robert … Read more

Donald (Don) J. Therolf 212th 65-66

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Donald Joseph Therolf Born: January 29, 1943 Died: September 20, 2009 Location: Tonawanda, New York Greco Funeral Home Inc 2909 Elmwood Ave Kenmore, NY 14217 info@grecofuneral.com Tel. (716) 874-4400 Tribute & Message From The Family THEROLF, Donald J., September 20, 2009; beloved soul mate of Agnes Hulpiau; father of Jimmy Therolf; brother of Barb (Harold) … Read more

South Carolina War Dogs Memorial

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Gary Heimbigner 212th 65-66 lives in South Carolina. He came across the South Carolina Dogs Memorial located in Veterans Park, Columbia, SC. He asked to have it posted here. The VDHA site also has some information about the memorial. War Dogs Memorial

Obituary James T. Waldron, 981st 69-70

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Good afternoon everyone, I received from Steven Dragovich 981st 70-71 several death notices. I will post them as I can. This is the first one. Note in the obituary the use of century. James T. Waldron, 75, of Connersville, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018. He is the son of the late Robert Harry … Read more

Obituary for Richard Pelletier, 981st 69-70

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2nd Obituary for Richard Pelletier, 981st 69-70. Richard’s obituary mentions life long battle with an injury from Vietnam. Does anybody recall what the injury was? Richard M. Pelletier, 66, of Sanford died Friday, September 11th 2015 at Hill Crest Commons in MA. Richard was born October 26, 1948 to Roland and Lillian (Blanchard) Pelletier of … Read more

Obituary Billy McKinley, 212th 65-66

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Gary, Billy died in 2009 and at that time Larry Majeski, who may have known him, expressed his sadness at Billy’s death. But Billy’s wonderful obit was was not available until later. Billy clearly wrote it himself, and it’s informative, colorful, and very funny. Alumni members will probably be surprised at the different dog-related experiences … Read more