We honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces on Memorial Day. Traditionally in the diary, it’s the last Monday in May. Additionally, there is no distinction between war and peace time. Or human or animal for that matter. Therefore, it’s a fitting tribute to have a War Dog RI Memorial.
Thomas Schomberg created three War Dog Memorials. Schomberg is a renowned Sculpture who created the “Rocky” monument. Moreover, Jeff Bennett, Founder and CEO of Nature’s Recipe was the driving force behind the War Dog Memorials. Additionally, he raised over $1M to create two War Dog Memorials. The first is at March Air Force Base in Riverside, California. The other is at Sacrifice Field at Fort Benning, Georgia.
The War Dog RI Memorial will be the third installment, independent of the first two. The date of the dedication is pending. The monument will have a permanent home at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery. It made its journey in November 2023.
Human and War Dog RI Memorial
During these turbulent times, we turn to those who came before us. Moreover, a trip to the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery was a somber experience. It was a reminder of the heroic mindset of ordinary individuals who put their life on the line for our freedoms. Moreover, none of this should be taken for granted. Not now, not ever.
The Social Diary believes in community of strong, capable people who could defend our values and country. That’s why we support our Armed Forces. We also believe that Blue Lives Matter.
Memorial Day for us is not about cookouts and social events either. We take the day to remember. Additionally, it’s also a time to rewatch some great war flicks. Some of our recommendations include, “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “Bridge of Spies,” and “We Were Soldiers” on our short list. Surprisingly there weren’t any recent notable films about the Korean War. And history has judged the public’s reaction to our servicemen on their return from Vietnam. Dismal comes to mind.
Humans weren’t the only species to excel. War dogs did too. In that spirit, we also screened “Megan Leavey” and the story about the bomb sniffing dog, Sgt Rex. In addition to this delightful animated tale of Sgt Stubby. Military dogs generally outrank their handlers, as an NCO.
Sgt Stubby and Cpl Robert Conroy (Wikipedia/BBC)
Sgt Stubby – January 20, 2023 – Sgt Stubby: An American Hero (2018)