9/12/14 - A benefit dinner is planned next weekend for the Michigan War Dog Memorial. TThe memorial is located at the corner of Milford Road and 11 Mile in Lyon Township and is the final resting place for those dogs that fight alongside the nationâs men and women in uniform. Referred to as Military Working Dogs, they continue on duty today in Afghanistan, where hundreds of teams remain deployed. The VFW Post 9914 on Duck Lake Road in Highland Township will be hosting an Italian dinner on September 20th from 5 to 8pm to benefit the Michigan War Dog Memorial. All proceeds will go toward the continuing restoration and maintenance of the memorial. There will be a presentation of K-9's in the Military as well as an update on progress at the Michigan War Dog Memorial. K-9 Ziva will be accompanying the organizationâs Director Phil Weitlauf for the presentation. The public is welcome to attend the benefit dinner. Details about the memorial and the fundraiser are available through the link below. (JM/JK)
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