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Welcome to the Official Site for the creation of
K9 Veterans Day
In December of 1987 we gave birth to what is now a nation wide effort to honor all the dogs of all our wars, and today that first story in Dog World magazine has lead us to this campaign to give K9 Veterans their own special day. They served to save, and they deserve to be remembered.
Now this is truly a unique memorial undertaking, as we speak for those who have no voice. And like the dogs who themselves asked for nothing but appreciation, this memorial effort is not asking for your money, we only ask that you wish to honor the dogs.
The goal here is to get Congress to make March 13 the official annual day for remembering our K9 Veterans. You see, the United States K9 Corps was officially born on March 13, 1942, making them long overdue their day.
K9 Veterans Day will then honor all the dogs of all our wars, to include the present war on terror. It will be a day when many breeds, plus mix breeds are celebrated, as all have served in times of war. And because of 9/11 this day will also celebrate the honorable service of Search and Rescue Dogs, Police Dogs, Customs Dogs, Border Patrol Dogs, Secret Service Dogs, ATF Dogs, FBI Dogs, and more, as all are now involved in guarding our precious freedoms against terrorist.
March 13, 2008 is going to be a day when everyone can have a part, as I am simply asking that people, groups, whatever, do their own thing to bring attention to what the day means. Why you could decorate your local dog park that day, and simply be there to tell people why, or get your Mayor to make an official proclamation that day to pay tribute to the dogs, or help us to get names on our petition to Congress (ask me for a copy). I have made a list of additional ideas on our menu, and you are certainly welcome to send me your own ideas. Simply put, we are just laying a foundation this coming March, and then we will build on it towards getting Congress to act. Your participation would be greatly appreciated, and please contact us if you are going to participate.
Sincerely,
Joseph J. White
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