The FReeper Foxhole Remembers The Canine Marine Raiders (1943-45) - Mar. 25th, 2003

http://www.usmarineraiders.org/wardogs.htm ^

[SAMWolf]

Thanks HiJinx.

[Terriergal]

Airedales: A Short History...

...WAR DOGS:

In the early days of the 20th Century a very substatial figure in the Airedale world was Major Richardson, he was a great dog lover and also a brilliant dog trainer. He trained many breeds but his affections lay mainly with Airedales which he considered the most versatile of all dogs.

Also on that page:

DOGS OF WAR:

A call came from over the sea,
for a dog to do duty for his own country.
The demand for a breed that would never fail,
The choice without doubt was our hardy Airedale.


His job to carry messages to and fro;
Often he passed in sight of the foe.
Through mud and shell fire, across rivers and floods,
He would carry on bravely whatever the odds.


Many were the hardships he had to endure,
But he never failed, of this we are sure.
From dug-out, overtrench, he quickly sped,
Across no-man's land, strewn with the dead.


When at last to headquarters he came through the fight,
He was welcomed with food and bed for th nght.
All ready for the fray the following day,
As full of life as a boy full of play.


What more can we say of our gallant breed,
He answered the call of his country's need.
He did all that was asked and did it well,
Then returned home victorious, our brave Airedale.
The Airedale was trained by a man of fame,
Lieutenant Colonel Richardson was his name.
He knew the dangers an hardships too,
But he knew our breed would pull us through.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

What an awesome thread. Thanks for the stories and for posting it.

We watched a documentary some time ago regarding these forgotten hero's. Kind of epitomizes the saying "A dog is mans best friend".

[SAMWolf]

Thanks again Terriergal, my uncle had an Airedale, always felt like petting a wire brush but a great dog.

[SAMWolf]

You're welcome.

[Darksheare]

Thanx.

There was something else, but it flitted away from my mind at the moment.
I'll be back when I can find it.

[SAMWolf]

A tear-jerker poem today, Cote. Thanks.

[lockeliberty]

Thanks for the pings and the great work. Let us never forget the great sacrifices of our current and former Patriots to protect our freedom.

We should also remember the sacrifices of the families of these Patriots. I am very concerned about the financial well-being of these families since many of the Patriots had to leave jobs and their source of income has dropped. Does anyone know of any Charitable organization that specifically targets the families of these Patriots during this time of war?

[SAMWolf]

LOL! Real men just use their sleeves.

[SAMWolf]

Feed The Children

This is one group I'm aware of.

[lockeliberty]

Thanks so much. Keep up the good work.

[NYer]

Now here are some veritable examples of French war dogs. They resist all attempt at involvement but are the first to appear at the bowls when food is dished out. Meet my boys, Pluto and Moses

Any plans to start a "Dolphins of War" thread?

[SAMWolf]

Any plans to start a "Dolphins of War" thread?

Let me see what IO can find, could be interesting. Pluto and Moses are adorable.

[NYer]

Any plans to start a "Dolphins of War" thread?

LOL!

[JustPiper]

To be removed from this list, please send me a blank private reply with "REMOVE" in the subject line! Thanks! Jen

Never ;)

[united1000]

Thanks Valin, loved the story - memories....... it's great to have some good ones

[united1000]

I don't think I have ever taken the time to thank you for all your work - sure appreciate it. Thanks