Callie Ronko
Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Dec. 2nd, 2019
Callie you will be missed and will ever remain in your family's hearts.
Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Dec. 2nd, 2019
Callie you will be missed and will ever remain in your family's hearts.
Casey Warner: November 4, 2014
It is with great sadness to report that USA Canine Handlers has had to make the hardest decision to have Casey Warner, humanly euthanized to ensure there is no pain or suffering. Casey has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is playing with his brothers and sisters. Rest in Peace Casey you will be missed.
It is with great sadness to report that USA Canine Handlers has had to make the hardest decision to have Casey Warner, humanly euthanized to ensure there is no pain or suffering. Casey has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is playing with his brothers and sisters. Rest in Peace Casey you will be missed.
MWD,Sgt. Canvas: End of Watch 2015
Minden said goodbye to Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Canvas Friday.
She was given a hometown procession just like any fallen member of the military with honor, dignity and the support of the Minden community. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Canvas Friday Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Russell Moseley says he will miss his companion who came to live with him after serving several tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Our relationship when we first started out, we had a lot of kinks to work out,” he said. “I got her in February 2013, and we were really close. We basically did everything together as long as we were able to.”
He says Canvas was an improvised explosive device, or IED, sniffing dog, and she saved his life.
“They (the Taliban) had planted an IED at the base of the stairs and I stepped on it,” he said. “The last thing I remember seeing before the explosion was Canvas rushing up to me and giving the signal that a bomb was present.”
Canvas was Moseley’s K-9 partner in every way. He was her handler, and she became a member of his family.
That fateful day in 2011, both Moseley and Canvas were injured during that explosion. It eventually cost Moseley a portion of his leg and Canvas suffered injuries no one knew about until about a year later, he says.
Canvas had been taking medication for severe arthritis and the back injuries she suffered from the explosion. Moseley says she could not walk, and it was painful to watch her try to move around.
He says Canvas suffered some aftereffects from combat, adding she was afraid of fireworks and was very nervous and clingy at times. The Patriot Guard Riders led the procession from Dixie Inn to Buffington Veterinarian Hospital where Canvas was put to sleep. It was an emotional scene outside the hospital as guard riders, community members and active and retired military came to pay their respects to their K-9 comrade.
She was given a hometown procession just like any fallen member of the military with honor, dignity and the support of the Minden community. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Canvas Friday Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Russell Moseley says he will miss his companion who came to live with him after serving several tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Our relationship when we first started out, we had a lot of kinks to work out,” he said. “I got her in February 2013, and we were really close. We basically did everything together as long as we were able to.”
He says Canvas was an improvised explosive device, or IED, sniffing dog, and she saved his life.
“They (the Taliban) had planted an IED at the base of the stairs and I stepped on it,” he said. “The last thing I remember seeing before the explosion was Canvas rushing up to me and giving the signal that a bomb was present.”
Canvas was Moseley’s K-9 partner in every way. He was her handler, and she became a member of his family.
That fateful day in 2011, both Moseley and Canvas were injured during that explosion. It eventually cost Moseley a portion of his leg and Canvas suffered injuries no one knew about until about a year later, he says.
Canvas had been taking medication for severe arthritis and the back injuries she suffered from the explosion. Moseley says she could not walk, and it was painful to watch her try to move around.
He says Canvas suffered some aftereffects from combat, adding she was afraid of fireworks and was very nervous and clingy at times. The Patriot Guard Riders led the procession from Dixie Inn to Buffington Veterinarian Hospital where Canvas was put to sleep. It was an emotional scene outside the hospital as guard riders, community members and active and retired military came to pay their respects to their K-9 comrade.
MWD, Bony: End of watch: 2/11/2015
Military Working Dog: Bony (H383) passed away last night while sleeping in his " happy place" (his kennel).
He brought Mike and his family joy and happiness during a difficult time in his life, I truly believe everything happens for a reason. He and MWD Cchyna D043 are together waiting on me.
MWD Bony H383 was a hero, and he was my hero.
America loves her warriors and Bony will guard heaven's gate, with that said I SALUTE YOU and all the other MWD's past, present and future
He brought Mike and his family joy and happiness during a difficult time in his life, I truly believe everything happens for a reason. He and MWD Cchyna D043 are together waiting on me.
MWD Bony H383 was a hero, and he was my hero.
America loves her warriors and Bony will guard heaven's gate, with that said I SALUTE YOU and all the other MWD's past, present and future
Uro, 49th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. A memorial service honoring his service took place May 1 in Heritage Park on Holloman.
(US Air Force photo provided by 49th Security Forces Squadron)
(US Air Force photo provided by 49th Security Forces Squadron)