We never want to forget the brave men, women, and their dogs who served their country in wars and conflicts, and when we come across a war memorial that may not be as well known as others, we like to pass it along.
The bronze veteran and war dog statues seen here are located in Houma, Louisiana on the property of Diane Baker who also funded their creation. Its dedication also signaled the grand opening of a new adoption center located behind it. Sgt. Maj. Perry Money, vice president of the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association, was the keynote speaker at the dedication.
The statues were created by Big Statues
Exactly where is this memorial? I know it’s in Houma, but where?
Stephen, our impression is that the memorial has moved to a recently opened pet adoption agency, and as far as we can tell, it’s at 100 Government St, Gray, LA 70359
Phone: (985) 873-6709. We would call before visiting to make sure the memorial is there, but failing that, call 801-358-9739. It’s the number listed on the website mentioning the move.
Thank you for the info. Does that mean the statutes are at the pet adoption agency?
That’s our impression, Vicki
Are War Dogs buried at this site? I am trying to make prearrangement for my RMWD Roxy R682. The state VA has told me she can NOT be buried at the SE LA Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, LA but that they would do military honors for her wherever we do bury her.
We suspect not, Gwen, the site looks to be a remembrance, not a cemetery. We’re not sure if this helps, but we came across this pdf: https://www.sheriffs.org/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/K9%20Burial%20Protocol.pdf