“Memorial Day” – remembers Dogs – Dolphins – Seals…
“Memorial Day” remembrance would not be complete without “Thanking” those who do not speak our language – but learn to speak and learn to serve and work in necessary fields in our Armed Forces – Army and Navy.
First the above photo is Thomas H. Aldrich with his War Dog “Shane” – serving in Korea 1964-1965 – – Dog Platoon – – K-9 Corp – Tom always had a dog at home – before and after being in the service. His passion was having “German Shepherds” training them for his own home and for those who wanted a well trained dog – a dog that would be a family member – to protect you and guard your home. His training of a dog was superb – in that you could talk to your dog and the dog talked with you – in other words – instinctively – you each knew what and where and how to get a job done.
Second, my younger son, Lee G. Aldrich – joined the NAVY and was telling about when he was stationed in the San Diego base area – that – they had the NAVY’s Marine Mammal Fleet – where they were training the “Bottle-nose Dolphins” and the “California Sea Lions” – and the training was the same and or even better than the training – – that would be used for the “German Shepherds” – – “Military Dolphins” did the same work that the “German Shepherd” did – but under the sea – in the water – along side the ships – – searching for the lost NAVAL swimmer or even to do rescue work finding people and objects – where even the members of the ship could not go – and or perform the work needed to done as well as this “K-Dag – Dolphin” making their work highly rewarded – for what they were able to do.
One of the tasks that required specialized training was to be able to equip the “Dolphins” in finding mines and this alone – saved LIVES of our young men – our specialized teams that do the training deserved every dime – that – this government can give – to promote their work in the training of the “Dolphins” and the Sea Lions” for the combined work – requiring the young men in the NAVY and the best of our friendly mammals in our oceans – those that can make a top notch match of performing jobs – that saves LIVES!
My feeling is that we sometimes forget the tremendous job that our “Dolphins, Seals and German Shepherds” do for us – – – with the specialized training – they are truly “LIFE Savers” saving so many LIVES – that we just cannot continue to work without their help to provide protection for the American People and the American Freedoms – that – and – when we all work together – standing United under our FLAG – we are always willing to help each Nation requiring our help!
United – we ask the Almighty Yahweh to bless all of our MEN in all the Armed Forces and we give Thanks – that the Almighty has thought to give to us the “extra special help” we need – – by providing us with some of HIS most talented “Animals” that – help “Save LIVES!” We are Grateful and Thankful for YOUR protection to each and every serviceman and the special “animal” that he will work with – in the care and training to protect America! AMEN D.V.
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Tom Aldrich with “MAN’s” Best Friend!
Thomas H. Aldrich in Korea with “WAR-DOG SHANE!”
This picture of Tom and SHANE – his “WAR-DOG” – reminds me of a movie “Call of the WILD” – the stars were “Clark Gable and Loretta Young” – – you will like it – if you take the time to find it. What caught my attention was – was watching “Clark Gable” with this very “WILD DOG – Duke” – the control he had in getting him to obey him and becoming his “BEST FRIEND!” If anyone would even get near “DUKE” – he would come after him and kill – man or other beast!
That is what Tom had – that personality – that – no matter what type of dog – TOM would be working with – the dog and Tom were able to become best of friends – both knowing that Tom was the one and only “MASTER” – and the dog would know that he was protected by Tom and that the two of them would work as a “TEAM” – with the both of them – being able to read the other – a move – a whisper – a nod – – – each would know exactly the next action that would be taking place.
When you can work with “DOGS” as Tom did – – my feeling is that you have received a very special talent – an extra special “TALENT” that not too many receive from the Almighty Yahweh – and more of us should try learning very early – what natural talents – they may have and work with them – to the glory with a thankfulness to their Creator – – everyone should know that what you receive you should use and then you will receive more! “Try it out and see it you don’t receive so much more – you’ll know where the “MORE” is coming from!”
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12-13-14 – Last Chance – Today???
“Happy Birthday Tom Aldrich!”
This is a picture of Tom Aldrich with his brothers – Donny and Lee Jr., – his DAD, Lee Sr., and uncle, Uncle Al E. Aldrich – and his Grand mother, “Grandma, Louise…
This is when we were living in the “SUNSHINE STATE” – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! This is also before Tom join the – ARMY – and, also before he decided to get married – you might say – that is before “LIFE” decisions came to him and what he was called to do?? So many of us – when we are young – are absolutely – “CLUELESS” – as to what – should we be studying for – and then have no idea – where and what are we called to do!
Tom did have a passion for animals – especially “DOGS” and when he went into the ARMY – went to Korea – and served with his “WAR DOG SHANE” – and that is where he found what he was sent here for! There comes a time in all of our “LIVES” – when we finally learn to make sense in all that is offered to us to do! – Every generation – seeks and at that point in “LIFE” – finds the place reserved – just for them.
“Happy Birthday Tom” – and may this “DAY” – be the very best of “DAY’S 12-13-14” for you and everyone that this day is here for?!!?
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“Bitter Cold Snow” Today!
Tom Aldrich in Korea, 1964 Christmas. It’s ‘Bitter and the Coldest’ ever!
Guess what ? we received a pile of that same white stuff last night, and the kids are in the “Sunset Park” with their sleds and having so much fun – FREEZING!
(Check out web site for picture of back yard ‘SNOW’ on the ground and Missouri River, with the live snow on web-site!) “MERRY CHRISTMAS!”
“Happy New-Year to all – – and to all – – a GOOD NIGHT!”
All of the Almighty Yahweh’s blessings – for the best of what you need today – tomorrow – and forever!
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