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Philanthropist Lois Pope from page 1 the American Military Hero
Dog Monument will “educate
Lois Pope, the nationally prominent philanthropist and people of the essential role
disabled veterans and animal welfare champion, changed that dogs have undertaken
this by bestowing upon military service dogs the honor in service to America and
they deserve. She and Dr. Robin R. Ganzert, president and to remind us that bravery in
CEO of American Humane, the country’s first humane uniform comes on both ends
organization, dedicated the American Military Hero Dog of the leash.”
Monument on Saturday, May 15, at Tri-County Animal “On the battlefield and
Rescue in Boca Raton, Fla. The American Military Hero off, our four-legged heroes
Dog Monument is a national tribute to the canines who have proven time and again
serve in the five branches of the Armed Forces. they are our warriors’ best
The dedication ceremony included the participation of friends,” said Ganzert.
U.S. Reps. Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Brian Mast (R-FL); “From highly trained war
HUD Secretary Donna Shalala; and Florida State Attorney dogs who save lives on the
Dave Aronberg, as well as Pope; Dr. Ganzert; monument front lines of freedom to
sculptor Austin Weishel; Suzi Goldsmith, president of lifesaving service dogs who
Tri-County Animal Rescue; and military veterans. The help our veterans win their battles with post-traumatic and the valiant warriors of our armed forces. Moving
event took place at Tri-County Animal Rescue, home to stress and traumatic brain injury here at home, we owe forward together as a team, this sculpture pays tribute
the Lois Pope Pet Clinic. these courageous canines a deep debt of gratitude. I was to their work and the lifesaving connection built around
“There are 4.2 million living American veterans honored to join Lois Pope in dedicating this permanent service, country, and freedom.”
who have permanent physical and/or psychological tribute recognizing their invaluable service to our armed Military service dogs provide comfort and
disabilities, and they now have a memorial in Washington, forces and our nation.” companionship to our troops, detect explosive devices,
D.C., to recognize their service and sacrifice,” Pope said, The American Military Hero Dog Monument was carry out lifesaving tasks, search areas that cannot be
referring to the American Veterans Disabled for Life designed by prominent sculptor Austin Weishel, whose accessed by soldiers themselves, do sentry and scout
Memorial which she created. “But dogs have also served bronze works include the National Fire Dog Memorial in work, and even shield soldiers from flying bullets. Just
and sacrificed alongside our troops in wars and conflicts Washington, D.C.; The Fallen Shield, honoring police who as soldiers do, these dogs get injured and are even killed
around the globe for more than a century. While a handful have died in the line of duty, in Modesto, Calif.; and the in combat, and many suffer emotional and psychological
of these animals have been decorated, I felt it was time Colorado Law Memorial, which includes a beam from one consequences of war, such as PTSD.
that they, too, had a permanent monument to honor them of the World Trade Center towers that fell on Sept. 11, 2001. To learn more visit www.life-edu.org or call (561)
for their heroism.” Weishel explained the monument, which resulted 582-8083.
Just as the disabled veterans memorial stands not just as from a national design contest, was created “to honor
a tribute but also as an educational resource, Pope hopes the everlasting and unbreakable bond between canines Photos by Capehart

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