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Since World War II, military working dogs have saved lives and given their lives and now they will be recognized with a national monument.The U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument will be officially unveiled Monday at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, home to the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Program.It’s the world's largest training center for military dogs and handlers and is also home to the largest veterinary hospital for military working dogs.The founder and inspiration for the national monument is John C. Burnam, a highly decorated Vietnam Infantry Veteran Scout Dog Handler and author of “Dog Tags of Courage” and “A Soldier’s Best Friend.Shop kate spade new york sale for New Halter Ruffled Chiffon Short Cocktail Dresses designer clothing. find fashionable looks.” 

“As a Scout Dog handler in Vietnam I experienced firsthand how valuable these dogs are at saving soldiers’ lives,” said Burnam. “Yet, despite their value,Preview and download top songs and albums by Chiffon One Shoulder Appique Wedding Dresses on the iTunes Store. when we pulled out of Vietnam the dogs were left behind. They were fellow soldiers and they were our best friends. They were heroes and they were left to die. So I was determined to get the dogs, of all wars,There would possibly be various parties like Stunning New A-Line Scoop Neckline Lace Long Prom Dress evening parties ball formal informal parties cocktail parties etc. recognized at the highest level of our nation’s government and then build them a magnificent national monument to ensure they would never be forgotten again.”The congressional legislation to establish the U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument was sponsored by U.S. Representative Walter B. Jones, NC, and signed into law by President George W.Share them, discuss them with other Chiffon Fabulous A-Line Bateau Floor-Length Long Prom Dresses fans for free on setlist.fm! Bush on January 28, 2008. The law was amended by President Barack Obama on October 28, 2009, authorizing the John Burnam Monument Foundation to design, build and maintain the monument.Stylish, high-performance around-ear New Glamorous Purple Tulle Strapless Empire Long Prom dresses for listening to music and taking calls. 

“As a nation we owe our war dogs a tremendous debt of gratitude,” said Burnam. “Their selfless service, loyalty and sacrifices to our country must never be forgotten. The U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument is a treasure for us all to ensure they are honored and remembered forever.”