Posted on 08/04/2007 8:32:47 PM PDT by RDTF
Stryker worked some of the most high-profile cases in our area.
After the terrorist plane crash into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 the German Shephard--along with his handler, Park Police Officer Alice Hanan, searched through the rubble brought from the building.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) says Stryker made 108 finds in the disaster’s aftermath.
Stryker helped search for missing persons Michelle Dorr, Susan Stottmeister and Chandra Levy. He was also brought in after the water taxi accident in Baltimore Harbor in 2004.
The dog also helped in 113 drug arrests that resulted in $152,923 worth of drugs being taken off the streets.
In all, Stryker worked close to 900 crime-fighting and rescue missions during his service with the M-NCPPC Park Police, Montgomery County Division. He was with the department from 1997 to 2004.
M-NCPPC tell 9NEWS NOW that on July 30th Stryker had to be euthanized. He was suffering from muscular problems that resulted in him not being able to use his hind legs. Stryker was 11-and-a-half years old.
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Good Boy!, Now Go Play,,,,:*(
German Shepherds are the best.
That's better than most German Shepherds do.
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Yes...that they are.
In Loving Memory of
K-9 "SIRIUS"
Badge # 17 WTC - LODD
September 11, 2001
"I will always love my partner.
He helped me search trucks entering
the WTC for Explosives.
I left him in his kennel
to help rescue people in Tower #1.
He may be a dog to most,
but he was a 'friend' to me."
~David W. Lim
Scooter the bomb dog and Officer Alan Janda make sure Chicago's O'Hare Airport is secure.
A rescue dog is transported out of the debris of the World Trade Center.
John Patrick and "Guese" take a minute to reflect inside St. Paul's Episcopal Chapel.
"Cowboy", a FEMA-certified Border Collie, is one of over 350 devoted dogs who lent their superhuman senses to the search and rescue operations. Although many dogs like Cowboy are not ready to call off the search, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and on-site veterinarians agree that SAR dogs are being exposed to hazards and respiratory conditions that are unwarranted, now that the "rescue" effort has been downgraded to "recovery".
It’s little wonder the Islamofascists hate dogs.
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How handsome!!! Rest in peace fella and now go play and wait at the Rainbow Bridge for all your old friends. Thanks to you for all you did for so many. You are a true hero!!!
You betcha David...you betcha. Your Lab was beautiful and a true friend!!!
Ahhh, what beautiful, wonderful loving, loyal companions and workers these dogs are. I KNOW they have souls. :(
Amazing creatures. Thank God for them!
Is hairofthedog on your ping list?
I know. I know. We are blessed to have them with us.
thanks! No real list, just pinged a few that I knew had posted similar in the past.
“He was suffering from muscular problems that resulted in him not being able to use his hind legs.” That’s exactly what happened to my Heidi but she was only six. I miss her so much.
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