8/16/14 - A full military funeral will be held in Milford next month to honor a local K-9 hero. Military War Dog Shaman passed away last month and will be buried in the Michigan War Dog Memorial Cemetery during a special ceremony next month. The German Shepard served as a patrol, narcotics detection dog and served in Iraq before being diagnosed with a spinal cord disease and retiring. Shamanâs handler was Army Staff Sergeant Dennis Asher of Howell and fundraising efforts were successful to secure a headstone for Shaman. The Michigan War Dog Memorial is run by a band of volunteer military veterans and K-9 supporters. The unsung K-9 heroes receive full military burials in tribute of their service and the headstones are the only cost passed along to the handlers of military and police service dogs. Michigan War Dog Memorial Director Phil Weitlauf tells WHMI theyâre currently working on the arrangements for Shamanâs noon ceremony on September 6th. Weitlauf says the group has been increasing their focus on fundraising efforts for the headstones as well as securing corporate sponsorships for established goals with the memorial. Details can be found through the link below. (JM)
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