![]() Scott, CC, CPC, Chef, Franchise Owner of Smokin’ Oak in Brooksville, part of a national pizza franchise, has thought of an innovative way to raise funds for K9 Partners for Patriots on Pi Day one he conceptualized with wife and co-owner Cat. “Together we provide a positive path forward through the experience of training and caring for their own service dog in a safe environment of camaraderie, friendship & family that brings veterans from self-doubt to self-confidence from isolation to reconnection.” ![]() “We exist to prevent veteran suicide, to provide hope and healing for those struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury or Military Sexual Trauma,” reads a mission statement. K9 Partners for Patriots is a a 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Organization devoted to ending veteran suicide with the help of rescue dogs. in Brooksville–will offer a special deal on their signature variety of gourmet pizzas – all while accepting donations to benefit K9 Partners for Patriots. Toyodoc (complimentary for customers) 15480 Cortez Blvdįrom 11 am to 9 pm on Tuesday, March 14, aka 3/14, Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Tap Room – 13180 Cortez Blvd. Skintastic (complimentary for customers) 250 Mariner Blvd Publix Brooksville Square 19390 Cortez Blvd Publix Lake in the Woods 4365 Commercial Way Highpoint Vending Box at Entrance 12251 Clubhouse Rd Three years and 6,866,434 world-wide deaths later ( according to the World Health Organization as of March 7th) this virus is still with us and impacting how folks live, where they go, and what they do.Visit one of these locations below to purchase a hard copy of The Hernando Sun newspaper:īrookridge Vending Box 7300 Brookridge BlvdĬhik Fil A (complimentary for customers) 13143 Cortez BlvdĮxpress Oil (complimentary for customers) 20145 Cortez Blvdįlorida Cracker Kitchen Vending Box 966 E Jefferson It was Monday, March 16th, 2020, when the health departments of these nine counties officially shut down all businesses one day before St. Later this week, Alameda and the nine counties of the bay area will be recognizing what some have characterized as the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Map and data from World Health Organization. My human companion and I stopped by to pay our respects on the anniversary of Officer Davey’s passing and to acknowledge the current members of the department both human and canine for their service to the community. APD Officer Deward Gresham is also honored in the memorial. The Alameda Police Officer’s Association, with the support of the City of Alameda and financial assistance from private donors erected a memorial site on Oak Street directly across from the Alameda Free Library to honor his sacrifice for the community. Officer Davey was 33 years old and left behind his wife and their four children. Before succumbing to his wounds, Officer Davey was able to secure the rifle so that the suspect could not fire at other officers.” Officer Davey returned fire, striking the suspect in the chest several times. Officer Davey ordered the man to drop his weapon, but the man opened fire, striking Officer Davey in the side. As the six officers of the team entered through the front, one of the drug dealer’s bodyguards jumped through the back window carrying an AK-47 that had been modified to fire fully automatic. ![]() According to the Officer Down Memorial Page: “He was positioned at the rear of house. Davey, Jr.-a ten-year member of the department-had just finished his shift when he was asked asked if he would assist his fellow officers on a drug raid. On Thursday March 3, 1983, Alameda Police Officer Robert J. His full story is quite interesting, and you can read about him in this SLATE article.Īlameda Police officer Robert J. I have included a pictorial of Sergeant Stubby and his exploits during and after the Great War. According to SLATE, “Stubby” was the first canine to be given rank and to receive medals from both the United States Military and the France government. I did a little research to learn more about canines serving in the military. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument. There are many memorials throughout the nation honoring the service of dogs, including the U.S. While I won’t be able to attend because the base has not been cleared of squirrels, I will be sending my human companion and editor to represent the Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for this most important event.ĭogs have served our communities and the nation in many ways, through local police departments and all branches of the military, including the Coast Guard. This Monday, March 13, 2023, is National K9 Veterans Day, and Coast Guard Base Alameda will be having the ribbon cutting ceremony for its K9 Memorial. Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for March 12, 2023
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