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Veterans Canine Intelligence Academy

Veterans Canine Intelligence Academy is an non profit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to assisting Southern California veterans with disabilities and their families free of charge with the following:

  • ​​Training their own dog as a service dog to assist them with their disability  enabling them to live a better life. 
  • Locating a dog for them to train as a service dog. Veteran Administration benefit issue.
  • Through association with Veterans Legal Institute of Orange County assist in Landlord - Tenant or employment issues associated with service dog.
  • Connect them with a source of free household items they may require.

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MILITARY K-9'S , OFFTEN CALLLED WAR DOGS HAV A LONG HISTORY WITH OUR MILITARY OF ALL BRANCHES.THEY WERE IN THE TRENCHES OF WORLD WAR 1, THE MINE FIELDS OF WORLD WAR ll, and the front lines in Korea. Over 4,000 military dogs were used in Vietnam on search-and-destroy missions, for sentry duty and for mine felids an explosive deteaction.It is estimated that each dog saved more than 150 lives.Most did not return.

TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THERE DESERVE TO BE REMENBERED FOR THEIR COURGE BEFORE EMEMY FIRE, THEIR VERSATILITY IN THE FIELD AND THEIR SHEER TENACITY. TODAY, EVERY BRANCH OF SERVICE USES WORKING DOGS FOR A VARITY OF TASKS. THEY ARE MORE VALUABLE THAN EVER AS BOMB AND IED DECTORS.SURLELY, THE WAR DOG WOULD NOT BE AS EFFECTIVE WITHOUT THEM. TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THERE ARE ONLY TWO WAR DOG MEMORIALS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NONE IN ORANGE COUNTY. FOR THIS REASONS, THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF ALBERT E. SCHWAB THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 555,ENDOSES AND SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH A DOG PARK AND WAR MEMORIAL IN THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA.

Study shows service dogs are associated with lower PTSD symptoms among war veterans

“We found that the group of veterans with service dogs had significantly lower levels of PTSD symptomology than those who did not have a service dog,” O’Haire says. “They also had lower levels of depression, lower anxiety and increased social participation, meaning a willingness to leave their house and go engage with society in different activities.”

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THIS DEADICATION IS WHY WE HAVE OUR FREEDOM !!

“The capability they bring to the fight cannot be replicated by man or machine. By all measures of performance, their yield outperforms any asset we have in our inventory.” -General David Petraeus Jun 07, 2017 · Megan Leavey shares her story and talks about being portrayed in a new movie.

1) Sallie Ann Jarrett.  Dogs have played an important role in the United States military since the early 1800s. Sallie Ann Jarrett, a female Pit Bull Terrier (or possibly a Staffordshire Bull Terrier), served as a mascot of the 11th

Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War.

  1. Every military working dog is a noncommissioned officer – in tradition at least. Some say the …
  2. Until November 2000, military working dogs were euthanized or abandoned after retirement. …
  3. Some even fight alongside elite Special Operations units. Specially-trained military working dogs …
  4. Some dogs even jump from planes and rappel from helicopters. These extremely resilient, super …Real-life Megan Leavey talks about the Marines and Sgt. Rex
    https://www.lohud.com/story/entertainment/movies/...Jun 02, 2017 · Real-life Megan Leavey talks about the Marines and Sgt. Rex. Valley Cottage native Megan Leavey's story has been made into a movie starring Kate Mara.
  5. Real Life Megan Leavey Shares Stories of Dog Rex and Megan ...
    https://people.com/pets/the-real-life-hero-behind-megan-leavey-opens-up-about-how-her...The Real Life Hero Behind Megan Leavey Opens Up About How Her Canine ... up to and who his new handler was. ... to when they see the film version of her story. Megan Leavey premieres in theaters ...
    • Author: Kelli Bender

https://www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/1097173/military-working-dog-human-handler-bond-in-baghdad/


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- Military working dogs have played a vital role in the Armed Forces for decades,

 DOG WALK HOME reveals the power of the human-canine bond as it comes alive in a ... understanding, and contributes significantly to narrowing the military-civilian divide. ... The documentary on this page is a fiscally sponsored project of the ... 

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Let your dog and Harvard Medical School help you exercise more, manage your weight, and improve your health! Dogs have always been known for their loyalty. Now it's time to acknowledge how important they can be for their owners' health. A growing body of solid research shows that owning a dog can: provide companionship help you be more active make kids calmer, more secure, and more responsible improve the lives of older individuals help you be calmer, more mindful, and more present in your life make you more social and less isolated ease stress.

Ongoing research is showing that the health benefits of owning a dog are undeniable. Dog owners have lower blood pressure and healthier cholesterol levels, and a lower risk of heart disease, than non-owners.

There are also many psychological benefits to having a pooch around. Dog owners are less prone to bouts of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Simply petting your dog can make you feel less stressed. One of the greatest benefits of owning a dog is that it encourages you to practice mindfulness — being in the present moment and fully appreciating life. Mindfulness can help you relieve stress and also improves your overall health.

Get Healthy, Get a Dog, a brand-new Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School and the Angell Animal Medical Center, delves into the many ways that dogs can improve the lives of humans. It also offers simple ways to keep your dog fit and healthy. You'll discover exercises to share with your pooch and simple ways to train him or her to be the perfect workout partner.

This report also covers the pet adoption process, canine nutrition, and ways to benefit from canine contact even if you're not a pet owner. With the guidance offered in this Special Health Report, owning a dog can be one of the most physically and emotionally rewarding relationships you’ll ever experience.

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MOTHER NATURE CREATED FOR US WHICH WE CANT FIND ANY WHERE !

May 11, 2017Pet Lovers / Pet Parenting 9 Dog Movies Honoring Military Canines Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who have died serving our country, including the four-legged ones. While there are a variety of Memorial Day traditions to choose from—from parades to barbeques or even taking a trip—it’s also a great time to learn a little history by curling up with your dog and a good movie. We’ve put together a list of the best movies celebrating military dogs to watch on Memorial Day.

Filmed in 1942, this patriotic film is about a boy who donates his best friend to the Dogs for Defense, a government organization responsible for training household dogs for the military during WW II. “War Dogs” is a great story about soldiers and dogs doing what they can to survive war and make a difference.

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Hero Marine Megan Leavey: Bomb-Sniffing Dog Movie 'Cool, Surreal' Megan Leavey – the real-life Marine whose unbreakable bond with a bomb-sniffing German shepherd has been turned into a new movie starring Kate Mara – says her beloved Rex saved countless American lives in Iraq after being written off as a troubled dog.

     

Megan Leavey – the real-life Marine whose unbreakable bond with a bomb-sniffing German shepherd has been turned into a new movie starring Kate Mara – says her beloved Rex saved countless American lives in Iraq after being written off as a troubled dog.

"He was everybody's kind of secondary dog. His attitude didn't really mix well with a lot of people. So they didn't really bond with him like I did," Leavey told Newsmax TV's Steve Malzberg on Friday.

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Leavey remains a bit stunned that her inspirational story, simply titled "Megan Leavey," is now in theaters across the country, with Mara in the title role, along with Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" movies and Bradford Whitford, the sinister dad in the 2017 horror flick "Get Out."

   

"I honestly don't even think that it clicked it was real until I saw a movie poster in my movie theater where I go in the mall. And I was like 'wow, I guess this is really happening!'" said Leavey, who lives in the leafy suburbs north of New York City.

Thinking back, Leavey, 33, said it's sometimes hard to believe how much has happened in her young life, which led to the military after the Sept. 11th 2001 terror attack on the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan.

"I graduated high school in 2001. I feel like that had a really big impact on my life being a New Yorker. My father has worked in New York City in whole life. I grew up here," she said.

"I didn't really know what to do, like every probably 18-year-old can relate to. But after that happened it just felt like there was a bigger purpose in the world rather than just going to class. I kind of wanted to be a part of that."

She enlisted in the Marine Corps and trained at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, as a military police officer, which is where she met Rex, a scrappy, somewhat standoffish K-9 patrol dog.

"I didn't even know about the K-9 program... I was like ‘I want to do that. I grew up with pets all my life. I had to work really hard to get chosen to go into that program," Leavey told Malzberg.


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It’s Official: Dog Owners Live Longer, Healthier Lives It’s Official: Dog Owners Live Longer, Healthier Lives

n case you need another reason to snuggle your pup: According to a new study of more than 3.4 million people, owning a dog is linked to a longer life. The research, published in Scientific Reports, is the latest in a growing body of research suggesting that canine companions may be good for human health—especially for people who live alone.

To study the link between dogs and longevity, researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden reviewed national registry records of Swedish men and women, ages 40 to 80. They focused on 3.4 million people who had no history of cardiovascular disease in 2001, and followed their health records—as well as whether they registered as a dog owner—for about 12 years. Dog ownership registries are mandatory in Sweden, and every visit to a hospital is recorded in a national database.

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A dog is more than a man's best friend on the battlefield

War Dog: A Soldier's Best Friend (2017) | Official Trailer

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Military Dog Is SO Happy To Finally Be Home With His Dad | The Dodo Reunited

Military Dog Is SO Happy To Finally Be Home With His Dad | This military dog is flying to the U.S. to retire with his handler — and their reunion is priceless

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Anaheim Veterans Day Celebration Veterans from all branches of the military are honored in Anaheim on a special Veterans Day celebration hosted by the City of Anaheim. The ceremony is typically held at the City's Veterans Monument in downtown Anaheim and the public is invited to attend and pay tribute to the brave men and women who willingly served our country.

  

Veterans Tribute

The City of Anaheim is proud to recognize the brave men and women of the Armed Forces through active service recognition and honor to Anaheim veterans.
 

VETERANS DAY 2016

Lieutenant (J. G.) Donald A. Gary, Medal of Honor: Officer on The USS Franklin in Japan

 Donald Gary was born in Findley, Ohio on July 23, 1901 and died on April 9, 1977.
 

The President of the United States of America, authorized by

Act of Congress, 3 March 1863, has awarded the Medal of Honor to

Lieutenant (J. G.) Donald A. Gary

United States Navy   

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty as an engineering officer aboard the USS Franklin (CV 13) when that vessel was attacked by enemy aircraft during operations near Kobe, Japan, March 19, 1945

Stationed on the third deck when the ship was rocked by a series of explosions set off in her own stockpile of munitions, LTJG. Gary risked of his life to assist several hundred man trapped in a compartment filled with smoke.

As the men below decks became panic stricken from the continuous explosions, he assured them he would get them out. Groping through the dark, he ultimately discovered an escapeway.

Determine, he struggled his way back to the compartment despite deadly flames, flooding water, and the threat of additional explosions, on each occasion calmly leading his men through the smoke until they were saved. ECT

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Voice of OC to Publish Series on Veterans Memorial Plaques

 

Each day from now until Veterans Day, Voice of OC will publish a series in our opinion section that showcases Orange County veterans who received the highest honors the U.S. military bestows on soldiers for their heroic actions in combat.

These soldiers have been memorialized on plaques that until this year were featured along the “Walk of Honor” at the county Civic Center in downtown Santa Ana.

In recent years, the area around the Walk of Honor turned into a makeshift homeless encampment and the plaques became seriously damaged.

Last year, Orange County’s fair board voted to take the plaques from the Civic Center, renovate them and install them in front of the county’s new veterans museum. The plaques will be unveiled at the fairgrounds on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Voice of OC is publishing the text of the plaques in part to find out more about these heroes and their lives in Orange County. We encourage readers to use the comment field under each story to help round out the biographies of these remarkable local residents.

The plaques present a gripping narrative of individual efforts to defend our nation.

Two men awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor – Navy Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor (Iraq) and Marine Lance Corporal Kenneth L. Worley (Vietnam) sacrificed their lives.ECT

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Lieutenant (J. G.) Donald A. Gary, Medal of Honor: Officer on The USS Franklin in Japan

 An inspiring and courageous leader, LTJG. Gary rendered service under the most perilous conditions and was responsible for saving several hundred lives. His conduct reflects the highest  President Harry S. Truman awarded Gary the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest honor, at the White House on Jan. 23, 1946. Gary died in Garden Grove in 1977 at the age of 73. credit upon the United States Naval Service. 

Commander Donald Arthur Gary (July 23, 1901 – April 9, 1977

DONALD GARY U.S. Navy Lieutenant (j.g.) (highest rank: Commander) U.S.S. Franklin World War Two 1945

 

Citation

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as an engineering officer attached to the U.S.S. Franklin when that vessel was fiercely attacked by enemy aircraft during the operations against the Japanese Home Islands near Kobe, Japan, 19 March 1945. Stationed on the third deck when the ship was rocked by a series of violent explosions set off in her own ready bombs, rockets, and ammunition by the hostile attack, Lt. (j.g.) Gary unhesitatingly risked his life to assist several hundred men trapped in a messing compartment filled with smoke, and with no apparent egress. As the imperiled men below decks became increasingly panic stricken under the raging fury of incessant explosions, he confidently assured them he would find a means of effecting their release and, groping through the dark, debris-filled corridors, ultimately discovered an escapeway. Staunchly determined, he struggled back to the messing compartment three times despite menacing flames, flooding water, and the ominous threat of sudden additional explosions, on each occasion calmly leading his men through the blanketing pall of smoke until the last one had been saved. Selfless in his concern for his ship and his fellows, he constantly rallied others about him, repeatedly organized and led firefighting parties into the blazing inferno on the flight deck, and, when firerooms 1 and 2 were found to be inoperable, entered No. 3 fireroom and directed the raising of steam in one boiler in the face of extreme difficulty and hazard. An inspiring and courageous leader, Lt. (j.g.) Gary rendered self-sacrificing service under the most perilous conditions and, by his heroic initiative, fortitude, and valor, was responsible for the saving of several hundred lives. His conduct throughout reflects the highest credit upon himself and upon the U.S. Naval Service.

RONALD REAGAN QUOTES

  Stop taking freedom for granted when so many have lost their lives to give it to you. Those individuals out fighting for our beloved country deserve the world.

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RONALD REAGAN QUOTES

  

Arlington National Cemetery, May 31, 1982: "The United States and the freedom for which it stands, the freedom for which they died, must endure and prosper. Their lives remind us that freedom is not bought cheaply. It has a cost; it imposes a burden. And just as they whom we commemorate were willing to sacrifice, so too must we—in a less final, less heroic way—be willing to give of ourselves.

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A BOND THAT CANT UNBROKEN WAR DOG FATHFULNESS

    - Military working dogs have played a vital role in the Arm

    Soldier Adopts Dog That Saved His Life | National Geographic

    While serving in Afghanistan, U.S. military combat dog Layka was shot four times by the enemy at point-blank range. Despite her injuries, she still attacked and subdued the shooter, saving her handler and the other members of the team. Seven hours of surgery and the amputation of one leg saved her life. Her handler, Staff Sgt. Julian McDonald, fought hard to adopt her and she's now become a part of his family.

    New memorial to dogs that served in Vietnam celebrates `The Unbreakable Bond’

     

    Whenever Ed Reeves has looked at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., he has focused on the panels containing the names of those who died on Sept. 12, 1970, and Feb. 14, 1971.

    It was on those days, Reeves said, that were it not for his dog, Prince, “My name would be on that wall.”

    Instead, nearly 50 years later, the Grove City resident visited a different wall Saturday at Motts Military Museum in Groveport, a southwest suburb of Columbus, for the dedication of the Vietnam War Dog Team Memorial.

    Its three black granite panels are inscribed with the names of 4,244 dogs that served during the war, as well as the numbers that were tattooed inside each of their ears. Also listed are the 297 dog handlers, one veterinarian and two vet technicians who died in Vietnam.

    The panels surround a life-sized bronze sculpture modeled after Prince and Reeves, who was among the approximately 10,000 men who served as dog handlers in Vietnam.

    Inscribed on the center panel of the memorial are the words, “The Unbreakable Bond.”

    The total cost of the memorial was $110,000. The three panels were designed and constructed by Columbus Art Memorial, using granite from the same area in India that produced the stone for the Vietnam Memorial in Washington. The sculpture was created by noted Zanesville sculptor Alan Cottrill.

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    Saluting all veterans

     

    The City of Stanton held a Veterans Day ceremony at Veteran’s Park this morning (Monday, Nov. 11).

    Local dignitaries, as well as Stanton locals, attended.

    It was a an event to celebrate veterans but also mourn the passing of Stanton-ite Ed Royce, a World War II veteran who died on Oct. 16 at the age of 94.

    Royce served as a PFC in the United States Army as a forward-advance observer. He was a leader of the Resistance Movement in France who kept communication with allied troops, enabling the military to combat the enemy.

    He’s shown here at a 2017 Veterans Day ceremony.

    Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can

    0:02 / 1:40 Watch A Marine Give His Beloved Dying Dog A Touching Final Ride | TODAY

    Marine Cpl. Jeff DeYoung and his dog Cena have tackled everything from the front lines to civilian life together. When Cena got terminal cancer, Jeff organized a final ride he knew Cena would enjoy. » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY

      

    And so, my fellow Americans: Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.
     

    John F Kennedy


    Family says goodbye to Marine war dog

    Here’s how you can honor military service in Orange County on Veterans Day 2019

     

    Communities around Orange County are planning to honor residents who served this country in the military with Veterans Day events on Monday, Nov. 11, and in the days before.

    Rifle salutes, patriotic performances, military fanfare will highlight many of the ceremonies. Here are details on several of the events scheduled:

    Anaheim: The city will honor those who have served with a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at its veterans monument at 241 S. Anaheim Blvd. There will be performances, a guest speaker and the presentation of the colors.

    Brea: The city will pay tribute to veterans and those who died while serving their country during a 10 a.m. ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, at the Brea War Memorial at the Civic Center. A special recognition of WWII vets is planned as part of the ceremony. Information: cityofbrea.net

     

    Garden Grove: A flag raising and Vietnam War veteran pinning ceremony are planned at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at Fire Station 81, 11261 Acacia Parkway. The event is planned by Congressman Lou Correa and the city. Register at veterandayevent2019-gardengrove.eventbrite.com.

    Huntington Beach: The Veterans Day car show on Monday, Nov. 11, will benefit the California Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. The 10 a.m.-3 p.m. car show will take place on Pacific Coast Highway at Huntington Street. Free to attend. Information: veteransdaycarshowhb.org

    Huntington Beach: A ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. Retired Lt. Col. Jim Ghormley will be the master of ceremonies, and there will be patriotic music and a rifle salute by the American Legion Post 133 honor guard.ECT

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    VETERANS TRIBUTE

     

    RED SHIRT FRIDAYS

    On June 18, 2013, the Tustin City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring every Friday, in the City of Tustin, to be “Red Shirt Friday.” Red Shirt Friday is a nationwide initiative that is recognized amongst various organizations, private businesses and public entities that visibly demonstrates support for our men and women in uniform.

    Tustin’s participation is a simple gesture that demonstrates our longstanding support for military service members, and we invite residents, visitors and employees to embrace Red Shirt Friday.

    The Red Shirt Friday Program originated in 1945 during WWII to show support for the military as they defended our country. Currently, there are eight cities in Orange County, aside from Tustin, who have also proclaimed to support Red Shirt Friday: Yorba Linda, Santa Ana, Brea, La Habra, Westminster, Orange, and Anaheim, and Los Alamitos.

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    Welcome to the Gardena Honored Veterans Website We are deeply honored to recognize our Servicemen and women who gave so much to protect our country. This website is our community tribute to these Hometown Heroes and is designed to provide them an opportunity to be recognized as part of the Gardena Honored Veterans family. We invite you to take a moment to peruse our site and visit us often; we'll be adding more information all of the time.

      

    JOHN F. KENNEDY: "And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

    "My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.

    "Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience, our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth

    to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own."

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    Welcome to American Legion Albert E. Schwab Post 555

    Medal of Honor citation of Private First Class Albert E. Schwab, USMCR

     American Legion Albert E. Schwab Post 555 is located in beautiful Midway City, in the heart of Orange County, California. Our Post family includes Legionnaires, Auxiliary Unit 555, Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron, and American Legion Riders Chapter 555. Post 555 is also home to our extended family, Boy Scout Troop 314, Cub Scout Troop 4, 40/8 Orange Voiture 527, Marine Corps League MCAS El Toro Detachment #17, and The Corvette Club, Corvettes of Southern California. 

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    LOS ALAMITOS CA  POST 716

    Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest patriotic women’s service organization. With a membership at nearly 850,000, local American Legion Auxiliary units have a strong presence in more than 9,500 communities nationwide. The American Legion Auxiliary’s mission is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. AMERICAN LEGION LOS ALAMITOS CA POST 716 .

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    AMERICAN LEGION MIDWAY CITY CA I WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AS TO WHY I WANT THEIR SUPPORT.

     

    ON FEBUARY, 12, 2020 UNDER PUBLIC COMMENT AT 17:2O TO 18:47 PERIOD THE JEFF GALLAGHER I AM THE COMMANDER OF ALBERT E. SCHWAB THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 555 ASKING TO SUPPORT A WAR DOG MEMORIAL..

    THEN THE END OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING EACH COUNCIL MEMBER HAD A TURN IN RAISING ISSUE WHEN COUNCIL BUI SPOKE HE FIRST TALK ABOUT THE TET PARADE AFTER THAT AT TIME 40:40 TO 42:22 YOUTUBE HE SPOKE ABOUT THE POST 555 THEN MY NAME PLEASE LISTEN AT TO THEN COUNCILMAN GORGE SPEAK ABOUT WHAT BUI STATED WITH WAR DOG. 

    NEXT IS COUNCILMAN GEORGE STATEMENT AT 43:01 TO 43:38 IN SUPPORT ON YOUTUBE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

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    Video Garden Grove Purple Heart City Mar 22, 2013

     In November 2012 at a Garden Grove City Council Meeting, then Mayor Bill  Dalton proclaimed Garden Grove a Purple Heart City.  The designation  honors those who have "shed their blood for this country," says Dannie  Watkins who has two Purple Hearts.  Signs are planned for a stretch of  the 22 Freeway that goes through Garden Grove. 

    O.C. CA.designated a Purple Heart County

    O.C. designated a Purple Heart County

     

    On this Veterans Day, I am proud to announce the designation of the County of Orange as a “Purple Heart County.”

    This designation, approved by a resolution of the Orange County Board of Supervisors at its Nov. 5 meeting, is intended to pay tribute to Orange County’s Purple Heart Medal recipients and raises awareness of the heroic efforts of the unknown heroes living here in the county.

    In 1782, future President George Washington established the Purple Heart Medal as a Badge of Military Merit to be awarded to any soldier who performed a singularly meritorious action.

    Today, the Purple Heart recognizes American soldiers wounded or killed in the line of duty.

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    The Military Order The Military Order of the Purple Heart of the Purple Heart

     

    The mission The Purple Heart is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote patriotism, support necessary legislative initiatives, and most importantly, provide service to all veterans and their families.

    Our members are Combat Wounded Veterans who are dedicated to our country and our veteran community. We endeavor to do better for each other and by each other always.

    Chartered by Congress for combat wounded Veterans. The Purple Heart is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat or by an act of international terrorism.. Although our membership is restricted to the combat wounded, we support all veterans and their families with a myriad of nation-wide programs by Chapters and National Service Officers.

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    LETS THOSE WHO WENT INTO COMBAT TO THEN SACRIFICE FOR OUR FREEDOM. NOW ASK WHY OUR CITY OF GARDEN GROVE CA HAS FORGOTTEN MANY CITY HISTORY OF THE BRAVE WITH NO WALL ? OUR CITY WAS THE FIRST TO BE PURPLE HEART CITY YET TODAY ITS VERY SILENT WHY? MANY CITIES SUPPORT RED SHIRTS FRIDAY TO REMENBER WHO SERVE ARM FORCES WHY OUR CITY FALLS SHORT ? WHY FEW KNOW WHERE WORLD WAR TWO NAVY LT DONALD A. GARY MEMORIAL REST ? LT GARY SAVED 300 MEN AIR CRAFT CARRIER FRANKLIN HE WAS GIVEN A CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR BY PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN. LT GARY RETIRED TO GARDEN GROVE CA AT THE AGE OF 73 HE PASSED AWAY YEAR 1977.

    LETS NOT DELAY A CITY FROM HAVING A WALL OF REMEMBRANCE   SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS TO GARDEN GROVE CA CITY  MAYOR STEVE JONES AND YOU CAN EMAIL ME THROUGH MY WEBSITE. THANK YOU

    WAR DOG MEMORAIL BIKE/WALKING TRAIL MEMORAIL

    Military K-9's, often called “war dogs”, have a long history with our military services of all branches. They

    were in the trenches of World War I, the mine fields of World War II, and on the front lines in Korea. Over

    4,000 military dogs were used in Vietnam on search-and-destroy missions, for sentry duty and for mine and

    explosive detection. It is estimated that each dog saved more than 150 lives.Check out this great video

    CITY OF GARDEN GROVE COUNCIL MEETING 02-12-2020 WAR DOG

     COUNCILMEN BUI IN THE VIDEO THAT HE  WANTED TO MEET WITH POST 555 COMMANDER ON 03-12-2020  HOWEVER AFTER MONTHS NEVER WENT TO POST 555. JEFF STATE not had any contact with any of the Garden Grove City Council or any of the legislators you mentioned.TO RESIDENTS WHO READ THIS AND LISTEN OUGHT TO BE CONCERN WITH THEIR PROMISES THEY NEVER AS OF YET FOLLOW THROUGH ABOUT VERY IMPORTANT MATTER.DEAR MAYOR JONES

    REQUESTING AN ITEM BE PLACED ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA A RESOLUTION AT THE NEXT COUNCIL 

    Garden Grove George S. Brietigam III WAR DOG MEMORIAL ?

    03-12-2020 TO NOW 05-25-2020 LAST LETTER WENT OUT ONE WEEK AGO REQUESTING A WAR DOG MEMORIAL WITH NO RESPONCE OR PLACED ON TH AGENDA WHY THE DELAY????

     Dear Mayor and Council Members,

    I am pleased to support the establishment of a dog park and war dog memorial along the former Pacific Electric right of way through the city of Garden Grove.

    It has been brought to our attention that there has been an effort made to have a full service dog park and war dog memorial in the vicinity of a bike/walking trail that is currently under construction in the city of Garden Grove.

    Military K-9's, often called “war dogs,” have a long history with our military services of all branches. They were in the trenches of World War I, the mine fields of World War II, and on the front lines in Korea. Over 4,000 military dogs were used in Vietnam on search-and-destroy missions, for sentry duty and for mine and explosive detection. It is estimated that each dog saved more than 150 lives. Most did not return home.

    These dogs deserve to be remembered for their courage before enemy fire, their versatility in the field and their sheer tenacity. Today, every branch of service uses military working dogs for a variety of tasks. They are more valuable than ever as bomb and IED detectors. Surely, the war on terror would not be as effective without them.

    To my knowledge, there are only two war dog memorials in Southern California and none in Orange County.

    For this reason I support the efforts to establish a dog park and war memorial in the City of Garden Grove, California.

    Sincerely,

    Sharon Quirk-Silva

    Assemblywoman, 65th District

    They are honoring Purple Heart veterans, and they should receive recognition for doing so. ... The above can also be used as an outline for a Purple Heart State, by contacting a State Legislator who would be willing to introduce a Bill or Resolution.

     The process begins with the recognition by the city that a number of its citizens have been awarded the Purple Heart as a result of serving as a member in, or with the Armed Forces of the United States, and having been killed or wounded, or died of wounds while engaged in armed combat with an enemy force, or as a ...Jun 22, 2017 

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    Garden Grove Named OC’s First Purple Heart City

      

    Purple Heart City

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    The City of Garden Grove has been designated as a Purple Heart City—the first in Orange County—by the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH). The City will acknowledge this title by approving a proclamation at the November 27, 2012 City Council meeting, and presenting it to MOPH representatives in attendance.
     

    The Purple Heart is the oldest U.S. military award, given in the name of the President to members of the U.S. armed forces who are wounded by an instrument of war, or posthumously awarded to the next of kin for those killed or who die of wounds received in action. With nearly 20 other California cities currently designated at Purple Heart cities, in April 2012, California became the first Purple Heart State in the nation.
     

    Established in 1932, the MOPH is the only service organization comprised strictly of combat veterans. The organization serves to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans; promote patriotism; support legislative initiatives; and provide services to all veterans and their families.
     

    The City of Garden Grove has been a recognized supporter of America’s military personnel and efforts, being recently named “City of the Year” by the national veteran’s organization, Forty & Eight.

    https://ggcity.org/news-and-events/garden-grove-named-ocs-first-purple-heart-city

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    The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

    The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor offers visitors an incredible journey through military history as well as reminders of human sacrifice and the cost of freedom. We invite you to visit our 7500 square foot facility in New York's Hudson River Valley.

     The Hall of Honor offers educational programs for schools, camps, and Scout groups as well as organized tours for adult groups. In addition, there are events and activities throughout the year that commemorate significant anniversaries or historic events related to the Purple Heart and its history 

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    Anaheim becomes a Purple Heart City

     

    Anaheim on Monday was designated as Orange County’s most recent Purple Heart City, joining a growing legion of local municipalities honoring veterans who were wounded or died during combat.

    Large banners boasting the new designation will be hung from streetlights along Lincoln Avenue, between Anaheim Boulevard and Olive Street.

    At least nine local cities, the county of Orange and the state of California share the title, according to a list maintained by The Military Order of the Purple Heart, an 82-year-old group of the medal’s recipients that bestows the designation.

    Additionally, 12 active-duty servicemen and servicewomen hailing from Anaheim now have their faces on a series of banners that will be hung throughout the city. Anaheim has previously honored 90 other active-duty military members since the city’s banner program began in 2009.

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    Purple Heart City Anaheim honors 12 members of the armed forces during their annual Purple Heart event at George Washington Park in Anaheim on Monday. Each veteran is immortalized with his or her picture on banners that hang around the city's center for a year. This tradition has been ongoing since 2009.


    Anaheim on Monday was designated as Orange County’see customers a reason to do business with you.

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    WHAT ANY CITY CAN DO TO SAY THANK YOU THOSE LIVED IN THEIR

    Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait, left, Councilwoman Gail E. Eastman, Councilwoman Lucille Kring and Councilwoman Kris Murray unveil the banner design commissioned to present Anaheim as a Purple Heart city during a ceremony at George Washington Park in Anaheim on Monday.

     WHAT ANY CITY CAN DO TO SAY THANK YOU THOSE LIVED IN THEIR  TOWN ! 

    Large banners boasting the new designation will be hung from streetlights along Lincoln Avenue, between Anaheim Boulevard and Olive Street.

    At least nine local cities, the county of Orange and the state of California share the title, according to a list maintained by The Military Order of the Purple Heart, an 82-year-old group of the medal’s recipients that bestows the designation.

    Additionally, 12 active-duty servicemen and servicewomen hailing from Anaheim now have their faces on a series of banners that will be hung throughout the city. Anaheim has previously honored 90 other active-duty military members since the city’s banner program began in 2009.

     

    Red Shirt Fridays On October 20, 2014, the City Council proclaimed Los Alamitos as a Red Shirt City. Please join us in wearing Red on Fridays in support of our troops.

     

    RED SHIRT FRIDAY

    WHEREAS, RED SHIRT FRIDAY is a program designed to honor our deployed and has been in effect since 1945; and,

    WHEREAS, the RED SHIRT FRIDAY program was originally designed to show support for World War II veterans and easily displays how proud the public is of their service; and,

    WHEREAS, the RED SHIRT FRIDAY program has continued and remains in effect to show support for the sacrifices our servicemen and servicewomen make for our country; and,

    WHEREAS, RED stands for “Remember Everyone Deployed” and wearing Red aspires to recognize active duty personnel and veterans, build civic pride, promote understanding of our military personnel, and help in the healing process of our Nation’s heroes.

    NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerri L. Graham-Mejia, Mayor of the City of Los Alamitos, with the concurrence of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the City’s participation in RED SHIRT FRIDAY and encourage all members of the community to wear red on Fridays to show support for our heroic troops.

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND 20th day of October, 2014.

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    National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2020

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    National Vietnam War Veterans DayNational Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29 and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. There are 5 objectives with Vietnam Commemoration and the other four are:

    • Highlight the service of our Armed Forces and support organizations during the war
    • Pay tribute to wartime contributions at home by American citizens
    • Highlight technology, science and medical advances made during the war
    • Recognize contributions by our Allies

    National Vietnam War Veterans Day will be observed on Sunday, March 29, 2020.

    Organizers canceled or postponed many events to slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing. Veterans are encouraged to stay connected and participate in virtual events.


    Read more: https://militarybenefits.info/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day/#ixzz6NRSxJzJu 

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    ‘Honoring Our Fallen’ remembers 6,944 service members

    Garden Grove Woman Honors Fallen Soldiers By Reading Their Names In Virtual Event

    May 25, 2020 Due to the coronavirus pandemic, an annual ceremony to honor fallen soldiers looked different this year, with the ceremony moved to Garden Grove nd streamed online.

    GG honors the war-wounded December 6, 2012 at 3:35 a.m.

    By Nicole Shine/Garden Grove Journal

    For one Garden Grove police officer and guardsman, his two tours in Afghanistan were made more bearable by the constant stream of care packages, emails and letters from the city workers he left behind.

    “They let us know we were missed and we had a place when we came back,” said Officer Ed DesBiens, speaking for fellow members of the California National Guard at a recent city council meeting.

    At a time when increasing numbers of veterans struggle to adjust to civilian life and earn a living, Garden Grove bolsters active and retired military in a way that has earned it multiple awards.

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    “These are people who put their lives on the line,” said Bill Dalton, the city’s outgoing mayor. “There’s nothing that we shouldn’t do for our veterans.”City of Garden Grove Ca

     

    For one Garden Grove police officer and guardsman, his two tours in Afghanistan were made more bearable by the constant stream of care packages, emails and letters from the city workers he left behind.

    “They let us know we were missed and we had a place when we came back,” said Officer Ed DesBiens, speaking for fellow 


    Military K-9's, often called “war dogs”, have a long history with our military services of all branches. They

    members of the California National Guard at a recent city council meeting.

    At a time when increasing numbers of veterans struggle to adjust to civilian life and earn a living, Garden Grove bolsters active and retired military in a way that has earned it multiple awards. 


    were in the trenches of World War I, the mine fields of World War II, and on the front lines in Korea. Over

    4,000 military dogs were used in Vietnam on search-and-destroy missions, for sentry duty and for mine and

    explosive detection. It is estimated that each dog saved more than 150 lives.Most did not return home.

    These dogs deserve to be remembered for their courage before enemy fire, their versatility in the field and

    their sheer tenacity. Today, every branch of service uses military working dogs for a variety of tasks. They

    are more valuable than ever as bomb and IED detectors. Surely, the war on terror would not be as effective

    without them.

    To my knowledge, there are only two war dog memorials in Southern California and none in Orange

    County.

    For these reasons, the entire membership of Albert E. Schwab The American Legion Post 555, endorses

    and supports the efforts to establish a dog park and war memorial in the City of Garden Grove, California.

    For God and Country,

    Jeff “Hollywood” Gallagher

    Post Commander

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