"Kelly" served and died in Viet Nam in
1971. He was a loyal and dedicated member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 39th
Scout Dog Platoon, U.S. Army. "Kelly" saved many soldiers from injury and death.
He was loved and will not be forgotten!
Please attend Celebrate Freedom ™
and learn more about the important role played by the Military War Dogs; from
the handlers and dogs who will be located adjacent the the Viet Nam Flight
Operations Tent on the east side of the airfield.
"Buck" who is pictured below, as he stood
in front of the Viet Nam Memorial, will be on duty at Celebrate Freedom ™.
"Buck" is the only canine soldier who has ever been permitted to wear "Kelly's"
harness and uniform. After a period of 30 years, "Buck" donned "Kelly's"
equipment at a special ceremony on October 8, 2000 at Ft. Benning, Georgia.
Ten(s) of thousands of dogs have served
and protected American troops in battle. Their service has saved countless
lives. Let us remember our forgotten heroes.
"Kelly" in Viet Nam "Kelly" on duty in Viet
Nam "Kelly" in Viet Nam with
SP4 Johnny Mayo "Kelly" in Viet Nam with
SP4 Johnny Mayo
"Kelly" was one of 4,500 dogs that served
the U.S. Military during the Viet Nam War. The Viet Nam War Dogs prevented over
10,000 Americans from becoming casualties. They saved the lives of our fathers,
our sons, and our brothers. Sadly their reward at the end of the conflict was a
lethal injection. "Kelly" was one of the 2,900 military dogs that were
euthenized in 1971.
"Kelly" in Viet Nam
"Kelly" on duty in Viet
Nam
"Kelly" in Viet Nam with
SP4 Johnny Mayo
"Kelly" in Viet Nam with
SP4 Johnny Mayo
