This page is dedicated to recent Tracker Memorials. It will be updated
as events occur.
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Memorial Day 2021 the Trackers
gathered in Tooele, Utah to honor our fallen and to dedicate the statue SEEK
ON. This is the first time a Tracker handler and Labrador Retriever tracker
dog have
been portrayed together. The statue was inspired by the book "Seek On!" and
is the work of artist sculptor Marvin Hitesman. Thanks to Marvin, Tooele
Mayor Debbie Winn, the Elks and all those that made this possible.
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| Attending Left to Right, Standing: Jack O'Bannon, Don
Campbell, Tom Dodd, Lloyd Pursley, Frank Merritt, Steve McDowell - Siting:
Julian Van Dyke, Sculptor Marvin Hitesman, Chuck Steward, Bill Reed.
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The War Dog Memorial, Colorado Springs, Colorado,
was dedicated on September 12, 2020. The Memorial recognizes the
contribution and sacrifice of the canine to our military. An excellent
sculpture of a Labrador Retriever, the dog of choice for Tracker Teams, is
next to a German Shepard. These dogs will never be forgotten and forever
honored. |
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| A five man, one dog, Tracker Team was present for the
dedication. Julian Van Dyke - CTT#4, Lloyd Pursley, Chuck Steward, Don
Campbell (his service dog looking the other way...) and Merle Thomas, all
members of the 557th IPCT. These veteran Trackers traveled far and wide to
attend the dedication. Thanks for being there. |
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The Memorial to Leo Roland Meyer was dedicated on 3 October
2020 in Johnsburg, Wisconsin. He was KIA on 5 October 1968 while serving
with the 61st IPCT. He is remembered by his family, friends, church,
community and fellow Trackers. Don Campbell, Yves Hamel, Don Hendricks and
Frank Merritt were there to unveil the statue of Leo and his tracker dog
Bruce. His sacrifice is remembered, he is forever young. |
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| Don Campbell, Yves Hamel, Don Hendricks and Frank Merritt
with the statue of Leo Meyer and Bruce 6B62 |
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| Two years later and Leo's family, brothers, sisters, and
Trackers gather for a
rededication. Third from the left is Leo's sister Rosie. She, family,
community and Church made the
memorial possible. Standing behind her is Chuck Steward. He served with Leo
in the 61st IPCT, attached to the 1st Infantry Division. At the dedication
in 2020 Chuck was unable to attend. Then COVID. Now Chuck is in Johnsburg
with Leo's family. Standing to the
right of Leo's statue is Don Campbell, veteran Tracker and stalwart. We remember. |
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