We should remember the sacrifice of all of our heroes.
Thanks to the LA Times for this article.
Veterans visit Riverside memorial to honor war dogs
Memorial gives veterans a place to pay tribute to dogs that served with them in war and even saved their lives. Most were left behind.
By Jonathan Abrams, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
September 3, 2007
The small group of veterans gathers at Riverside’s March Field Air Museum once a year, traveling from all corners of the country, to mourn forgotten heroes of battle.
They come to honor the dogs that saved lives by detecting booby traps and watching over military camps, dogs that became trusted friends in times of loneliness.
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