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The dedication of the Tracker plaque and pedestal took
place on October 27, 200l. It is adjacent to the National War Dog Memorial located on
Sacrifice Field at Fort Benning. The addition to the National Memorial was the concept of
Jessie Mendez. He is a retired senior NCO and was involved in the early stages of the War
Dog program in Viet Nam. He envisions a series of pedestals encircling the center monument
that will honor all War Dog specialties from all wars. Thanks to Jessie for his efforts
and to the Trackers for their donations. |
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Pictured is the Tracker Memorial display. It honors all Trackers, both
human and canine, that made the ultimate sacrifice. A moving ceremony was given in the
National Infantry Museum auditorium on the day of the Dedication. Thanks to all that made
this possible and we hope that the ceremony and display will be a part of future Tracker
reunions. |
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Members of the 65th IPCT, 9th Infantry Division. Left to right are: Georg
Hessenius, Ron Eitel, Jim Tomlinson, Morris Huggins, Robert Krise and Kenneth Goss. Ken
and Ron were instrumental in the ceremony display pictured above.Thanks. |
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Breakfast time at the motel. Left to right are: Neil Couch-CTT#8, Victor
Sokeland-62nd IPCT, Frank Merritt-CTT#7, Bob Konarske-63rd IPCT. Thanks to Ron Eitel
for sending the above photos. |
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Pictured are Frank Merritt and daughter Cate. Sue Rodgers Merritt was
unable to attend the Dedication and Cate spoke on her behalf. Thanks to Bob Konarske for
this photo. |
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