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"

Jere Alan Spence, 212th 70-71

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JERE ALAN SPENCE, of The Villages, Fla., formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Born May 7, 1947, in Fairmount, Ind., he was a graduate of Fairmount High School and Indiana University, Bloomington. The U.S. Army Vietnam veteran was employed by American Electric Power Company for 39 years. He was a former … Read more

Jerry (Jeb) N. Steele, 212th 67-68

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Obituary Jerry N. (Jeb) Steele, 72, of Homosassa, Florida, formerly of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born on December 25, 1947 in Batesville, Indiana, son of Bud and Winnie (Anderson) Steele. Jeb served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army including duty at an MP in … Read more

Angelo P. Lascola, 212th 66-67

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Angelo P. Lascola On March 3, 2013 Angelo P. Lascola; beloved husband of Sharon Lascola (nee Reina); devoted father of Lisa Way and her husband Robert, Craig Lascola, and the late Erica Lascola; loving grandfather of Carson Way; dear brother of Rose Marian Bowen and her husband Ronald, Patricia Lepore and her late husband Charles, … Read more

The Latest Sentry Newsletter

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Good evening here is the latest Sentry Newsletter.  As a reminder tomorrow is K-9 Veterans Day.  March 13 was chosen because that is when the K-9 Corps was started.  Take Care, Gary

Sherman, M931

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THE DOGS WE LOVED: SHERMAN While it is a truth universally acknowledged that the most famous sentry dog on the Alumni website is the fearsomely malevolent King M000, the second-most famous dog is almost certainly the more pacifistic Sherman. Preston branded M931, Sherman became famous because he wouldn’t stop barking. Day or night, in the … Read more

William (Bill) R. Scarlott, 981st 69-70

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We received notification from a returned newsletter that Bill was deceased. Steven Dragovich, 981st 70-71 found this obituary. WILLIAM R. SCARLOTT – Died recently in 2020 in Riverside, New Jersey at the age of 70. The cause of death is unknown. He was born on November 23, 1949. He was a veteran of the Vietnam … Read more

Jerome Schmitz, 981st 69-70

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Annie Schmitz just called us to say that Jerome (Jerry or Jay) of the 981st passed away yesterday. He lived in Waterloo, Iowa. Services Thursday at St. Ed’s Church in Waterloo, Iowa. Annie’s wishes are for everyone to stay at home unless they can travel safely. Update on arrangements for Jerry Schmitz.Mass of Christian Burial … Read more

Robert A. Mount, 981st 70-71

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Plant a tree in memoryof Robert Robert Alan Mount, 68, of Terre Haute, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 27, 2018, at his home. He was born on Sept. 9, 1949, in Terre Haute to Lorin Dale Mount and Sharon Arlene (Smith) Mount.Bob was a 1967 graduate of Gerstmeyer High School. He joined the United States … Read more

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