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| In Loving Memory of K-9 MASON January 24, 2005  Partner: Amyjo Beley K9 Recovery Columbus, OHIO |
I received Mason as a "donation" out of Michigan June 22,2002. Delivered to me by Larry Barker. 7 weeks later, K9 Mason and K9 Kayla traveled to Michigan to attend a L.E.T.S. K9 Seminar. My intention with Mason at the time was to expose him to training for cadaver and problem solving. I never imagined him to pass a certification Land/Water Cadaver test for NNDDA (National Narcotic Detection Dog Association) with only 40 plus hours of exposure and training, during this time. For it normally takes many, many months or even years to ready a K9 for such a certification. This accomplishment alone, proved his remarkable ability to undertake this type of job. I am not sure who was more suprised at his Certification trial, Myself or Instructor Mikey Brown (from Texas). Today, along with longtime friend/K9 Handler Jodie Clemons. We went to Schoedinger Funeral Home to receive K9 Mason. Upon arrival, Mike Schoedinger (head big wig) presented K9 Mason within his beautiful Urn and a "Proclamation" signed by Gov. Taft, for K9 Mason's service to the Community, State and beyond. Apparently, Schoedinger staff felt a need to give some sort of recognition to the K9 SAR community and contacted the State House. I held myself together, until I was presented with his paperwork, Clippings of his hair and a embossed card of his Paw print. "Go rest high on the mountain for son, your work on earth is done..." My dear son Mason, you will always be held dear to me. Your partner, Amyjo Beley  http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Tri-StateK-9/lst submitted by Anne Lowatchie, ISAR also; note Amyjo also lost K-9 Dakota, below
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Loving Memory of K-9 DAKOTA 1992 - February 13, 2005  Partner: Amyjo Beley K9 Recovery - OHIO
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I was not even looking for a dog at the time
I got him. He
picked me. I was at a Shep kennel looking for a shep pup, for a client
(I worked on the side training dogs). Dakota was in a pen with 3 other
pups. Dakota was 4 months at the time and had just arrived into state.
Anyway, Each time I came out of a whelping "house" (4 in
all) there he would sit for me. He did not go up to the
Kennel-master or my friend , only me, each time. Helga (yes,Helga from
Germany) would put Dak back into the puppy pen each time. At the last
whelping house I watched out the window, and Dakota was ignoring the
other pups, not playing with them. He scaled a 6 ft chain link fence,
nose dived off the top and ran up the the last whelping house. I came
out and he just BEAMED with pride and looked me straight in the eye. As
if to say, "Look Lady, I am yours and your mine. Lets go home!" Even as
a Pup, he had the most soulful eyes I have ever seen in a dog. "Old
Eyes. "Needless to say, I had to drive to the bank and make a hefty
withdraw! In a few hours, pink papers in hand I placed Dakota up front
with me in the truck. A few miles down the road he promptly threw up in
my lap. LOL <>That's how I got my old man. Yesterday,
as we sat in
front of the fireplace awaiting the end. I held his head and looked
into his eyes. "Hey old Man, I love you and will always love you. I
want to thank you for being with me. Your such a good man!" I said
these words over and over. And in my mind was recalling the Day, Dakota
picked me at the kennel in Lancaster, PA. 12 1/2 yrs ago. Dakota and I
danced our last Dance
together..............
<>Examples of K-9 Dakota's work: On the night of June 28,1998 I received a call about a missing 5 year old in the next county away. For the last 12+ hours we had been hit by severe Thunder storms and sneaky pop-up Tornados. Flooding was taking away parts of small towns, blocking roads and endangering lives. The fear was this missing girl may have become a victim of nature. At approximately 2300 hrs I arrived on scene; Baker St., New Philadelphia. Briefing had informed me of the needed information of our missing child; a one 5 year old Devan Duniver. Dakota was started on her trail, giving us an idea of stopping points and possible visitations to the neighborhood, as well as, confirming her presence at certain sites. Unfortunately, Devan was located, in a cluster of trees, shrubs and vines @ approximately 0740. Deceased. This case went to trail and received National attention, on the basis of "Kids killing Kids" featured on 20/20 and other newscasts. Suspect 12 years old Anthony Harris was charged and convicted with the stabbing of Devan. WHo would of though that the dog, that picked me, would have been an intrigal part in a nationally covered case. On
the night of June 28,1998 I recieved a call about a missing 5 yr old in
the next county away. For the last 12+ hours we had been hit by severe
Thunder storms and sneaky pop-up Tornados. Flooding was taking away
parts of small towns, blocking roads and endangering lives. The fear
was this missing girl may have become a victim of nature. At
approximately 2300hrs I arrived on scence; Baker St., New Philadelphia.
Breifing had informed me of the needed information of our missing
child; a one 5 yr old Devan Duniver. Dakota was started on her trail,
giving us an idea of stopping points and possible visitations to the
nieghborhood, as well as , confirming her presence at certain sites.
Unfortunately, Devan was located, in a cluster of trees,shrubs and
vines @ approx.0740. Deceased. This case went to trail and recieved
National attention, on the basis of "Kids killing Kids" featured on
20/20 and other newscasts. Suspect 12yr old Anthony Harris was charged
and convicted with the stabbing of Devan. WHo would of though that the
dog, that picked me, would have been an intrigual part in a nationaly
covered case.
Amyjo
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| In Loving Memory of K-9 HARRY September 2000 - January 19, 2005  Partner: Firefighter Russell Tao Montebello Fire Dept. 206 N. Signal Street - Suite R Ojai, CA 93023 323-887.4700 National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
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Harry was the youngest
canine in the department to become a search-and- rescue dog, Tao said.
He said Harry started at six months old, while most dogs don't start
until they are nine months old. While Harry was originally bred to be a guide dog, Debra Tosch, director of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, said. However, he was so energetic that he seemed much more suited to be a search dog. "They thought at nine weeks he was too much for them to handle,' Capt. Marc Valentine of the Montebello Fire Department said at the memorial service. As a puppy, Harry who Valentine called "our little hairball psycho' for his energy was given to NDSF founders John and Wilma Melville before being trained as a search dog and teamed up with Tao. "Out came this ball of hair who fit in the palms of your hands,' Valentine said in the service. Russell Tao said the "big, bombastic, very excitable' Harry was a friend to him and a critical element in the search-and-rescue teams. The dog teams have participated in many disaster rescue efforts across the nation. In the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the dog teams played a major role in rescuing and recovering victims at the World Trade Center in New York. "God almighty must have had a fun day the day he invented the Labrador, golden retriever, and any other dog because they are truly entertaining,' Montebello Fire Chief Jim Cox said. "There has got to be a touch of God on their backs.' Conning Chu can be reached at (626) 962-8811, Ext. 2393 submitted by Sandra K. Miller Miki  FIREMAN’S PRAYER When I am called to duty, God, when- ever flames may rage, give me strength to save some life, whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child before it is too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout, and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out. I want to fill my calling, and to give the best in me, to guard my every neighbor and protect his property. And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life, please bless with your protecting hand my family, friends and wife.  |
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