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

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