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"

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

Remembrance of John John Gaylord Bokor, 981st (‘70-’71)

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Remembrance of John Gaylord Bokor, 981st (‘70-’71) Born June 9, 1945 – Died December 8, 2016 I first met John in Lackland where we did AIT Sentry Dog training. He graduated MP school in Fort Gordon a cycle earlier than me and went back to New Jersey to bring his wife and sister-in-law with him … Read more

William Smith 981st 69-70 Obituary

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I just finished Lee Halverson’s (981st 69-70) book Cong Catchers, A Soldier’s Memories of Vietnam. In the epilogue I saw that William Smith, Smitty, 981st 69-70 had died in 2005. I found this obituary: Tribute & Message From The Family William F. “Bill” Smith, 55, of Oskaloosa, died Friday, September 10, 2004, at the Knoxville … Read more

Remembering Warren Bradley Dodge

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Remembering Warren Bradley Dodge October 12, 1949 – September 26, 2018 As I write this on October 12th, which would have been my friend Warren Dodge’s 69th birthday, I am aware of a cruel blunt simple fact: Warren died from complications of exposure to the military herbicide Agent Orange. About twelve years ago, all of … Read more

Obituary for Joseph Shelton Barley, Jr. 981st 69-70

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Obituary for Joseph Shelton Barley, Jr 981st 69-70 Mr. Joseph Shelton Barley Jr., 60, a resident of 3rd Avenue in Columbia, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Maury Regional Medical Center.Born June 13, 1950 in Lee County, FL, son of the late Joseph and Eunice Lavaughn Blum Barley and husband of Norma Laine Maynard … Read more