Remembrance_Journal

“ We Have Not Forgotten”F O U R T H A N N U A L

R E M E M B R A N C E D A Y

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Lilly-Belle & Julie Padelford-Jansen, Florida Task Force 2 Photo: Karyn Newbill

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W e H a v e N o t F o r g o t t e N

SSeptember 11, 2011 marked the fourth annual Search Dog Foundation “We Have Not Forgotten” Remembrance Day. As the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, this year was especially poignant for everyone gathered: our Canine Search Specialists who were deployed to the disaster, their fellow first responders, and all of us who respect and honor their dedication and service.

It is to those who lost their lives, and those who risk their lives to save others, that we dedicated that day, and this place. The National Training Center will be the home for these heroes—human and canine—who sacrifice so much to ensure our safety.

Ten years ago, when our teams returned from their deployment to Ground Zero, they knew their lives had been changed forever. And the Search Dog Foundation understood its mission as never before: to strengthen disaster response in our nation by partnering rescued dogs with rescuers to save lives.

Ten years ago we would never have imagined that within a short decade the Foundation would have trained 131 teams in seven states, responded to 81 disasters, and begun to build the first Training Center in America dedicated to training Canine Disaster Search Teams.

We gathered together in gratitude to all those who comprehend, embrace, and dedicate themselves to the human-canine bond in the ultimate service to humanity.

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Billy Monahan & Hunter

SDF Founder Wilma Melville and SDF Lead Trainer Pluis Davern Chet Clark, Eric Gray, Riley, Hunter and Ace

Jason Cornell & Zoey

Deresa Teller with Ranger & Ghillie

Wilma Melville and SDF Founding Search Teams Rob Cima & Ace, Rick Lee, Jeff Place, Randy Gross, Jim Boggeri & Recon

Moments from the day ...

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Chief Antonucci rings the firehouse bell, saluting the memory of a fallen hero

This tradition has lived on. After each group of ten names was read, the Chief rang the bell and the firefighters present snapped to a salute. Its sound echoed across America as the country mourned the passing of 343 of its finest, and all of us gathered knew…we would never forget.

TThe Bell Ceremony at SDF’s National Training Center was extremely emotional for me. We conducted this quietly powerful ceremony to honor 343 New York Firefighters who made the supreme sacrifice by giving their lives to save others. This is my reason to always remem-ber them and their sacrifice:

On September 11, 2001, as people were running from the inferno created by the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, America’s Bravest ran into the towers and successfully evacuated up to 48,000 people. While people were screaming and crying, the Firefighters had a calming influence by simply doing what we do – bringing order to chaos. In a Tower 1 stairwell, a fleeing worker stopped a Firefighter and asked why he was going up the stairs while everyone else was running down. The Firefighter calmly replied in his New York accent, “Lady, I’m just doing my job.” That Firefighter never came back down from the tower. Another Firefighter was told by a handicapped man he was helping down the stairs, “Save yourself. This building is collapsing.” The Firefighter said the only thing he could think of – the fireman’s motto: “If you go, we go.” The handicapped man was saved, but the Firefighter never came back.

The Bravest Man I Ever Knew by Chief Michael Antonucci

Let me tell you a story about the bravest man I ever knew. The most decorated Firefighter in the history of the New York City Fire Depart-ment, Chief Raymond Downey served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and in 1962 he joined the FDNY. Chief Downey’s phenomenal 39-year career was built upon success after success and rescue after rescue. He received five medals for valor and 16 unit citations, and was awarded the Administration Medal for his work in changing FDNY safety practices. On September 11, Chief Downey was the Deputy Chief of Special Operations. He was in charge of the elite rescue squads, Hazardous Materials units and the Fireboats, and the Urban Search and Rescue Teams – a national and international response team which responded to Hurricanes Bertha, Iniki, and Andrew, the Puerto Rico Gas Explosion, the Oklahoma City Bombing and the first WTC Bombing. Ray was always a teacher and mentor. Upon my arrival at the Oklahoma City Disaster, when I relieved him as Operations Chief, he told me to hang in there and not let them put politics over safety. That was Ray: down-to-earth and always looking out for the victims and rescuers.

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SDF Board Member Ric Ruffinelli reads the names of firefighters

who lost their lives on 9/11

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firehouse bell after each group of names was read by firefighters and guests.

In the pre-dawn darkness we gathered to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. The flicker of candles created a place of stillness and reverence under the oak trees at the Grove. Under the silence was a hum of energy and emotion as each guest arrived to take part in this moment shared throughout the nation. A few minutes before the ceremony began, the haunting notes of a solo bagpipe broke the silence, bringing us all intensely into the moment.

And then full quiet again, until SDF Founder Wilma Melville wel-comed us all, and SDF’s firefighter-handlers and guests lined up in the stillness and dark to each read ten names by candlelight. Before they began, Chief Antonucci explained the meaning of the Bell Ceremony. Traditionally, he told us, a bell would sound when a firefighter arrived at work and every time they were called to duty. A bell also tolled when a firefighter died, signifying that their job was done, and they were “home at last.”

Our 9/11 Remembrance Day began at 5:46 am—the moment American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Eighty SDF handlers, guests, staff and Board members gathered to read the names of the 343 firefighters whose lives were tragically lost in the 9/11 disaster. Dressed in his Class A uniform, Chief Michael Antonucci led the solemn ceremony, ringing the

The Bell Ceremony

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“On September 11, 2010, knowing that the 10-year anniversary was a year away, I began wearing a remembrance bracelet every day to show my respect for those who lost their lives and loved ones in the tragic events of 9/11/01. I knew when I started wearing it that I wanted to find someplace at the NTC to leave it on the day of our event. The Tree of Life was the right place.”

– SDF Board Chair Chris Wright

Ray and I talked many times about the high-rise fires in NYC and about the WTC Twin Towers. An expert in building collapses, Ray told me the towers were built to withstand the impact from a 727 air-craft. Little did he know that the ultimate terror device would be two 767 planes loaded with fuel and innocent passengers. After the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, Ray told me that if the bomb had been placed 3 feet closer to the corner support, the entire building would have come down.

Chief Ray Downey was due to retire on September 1, 2001, just 10 days before one of the darkest days in U.S. history. But in August he learned that one of his sons, a Captain in the FDNY, was to be promoted to Battalion Chief in January 2002. Ray changed his retire-ment date to February 2002 so he and his son would be the first father and son Chief Officers serving at the same time in the history of the FDNY. September 11th changed that outcome forever.

People ask me if Ray knew that the buildings were going to collapse. If anyone knew, Ray did. In fact, all the Fire Department personnel knew they probably would never return to see their families again.

Many wrote their own social security numbers on their arms and legs because they knew they were not coming back. But it didn’t stop them from doing their jobs.

After 9/11, I found out that Ray was in the Tower 1 lobby, the com-mand post, when Tower 2 came down. Outside, three Firefighters were trapped by debris, and 63-year-old Ray Downey went to dig them out of the rubble. He got two of the three Firefighters free, but while getting the third Firefighter out, Tower 1 came down. They found Ray clutched to the trapped Firefighter, as if to shield him from the falling debris.

Chief Ray Downey was my friend. I lost 60 friends and 343 fellow Firefighters on that fateful day in September. I am proud to be a member of the same fire service as Chief Ray Downey and the 342 other members of the FDNY who made the ultimate sacrifice by giv-ing their lives to save others.

The Bravest Man (continued from page 3)

TTree PlantingThe sun was just coming up as we gathered near the Canine Memorial for the Tree Planting ceremony and took turns adding shovelfuls of earth to the base of the Cercis tree. SDF’s Board Chair Chris Wright and SDF Handlers Rick Lee and Deresa Teller, placed their 9/11 remembrance bracelets on the branches of the tree as a sign of respect and reverence for lives lost. This very special tree will remind future generations that we have not forgotten.

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Sergio Morariu & TammyFremont Fire

Randy Gross & DustySacramento Metro Fire

Rick Lee & AnaSacramento City Fire

Rob Cima & HarleyEl Dorado County Fire

Kelly Gordon & BuddyMontebello Police Department

On September 11, 2001, America witnessed the worst terrorist attack in our nation’s history. Soon after the World Trade Towers fell, a call went out to Task Forces nationwide to help in the rescue efforts. In all, 33 FEMA-Certified Canine Search Teams deployed, including 13 SDF-trained teams pictured below. The deployment posed the most challenging search environment our teams had yet faced, but their high-level training kept them on course and focused on the search.

This year, as every year, we paused to remem-ber those who perished in the disaster, and pay tribute to the heroes—canine and human—who risked their lives to save others.

In attendance at our Remembrance Day event were 8 of the 13 SDF Handlers who served at Ground Zero: Rob Cima, Howard Orr, Deresa Teller with Ranger & Ghillie, Rick Lee, Randy Gross, Jeff Place, Kelly Gordon with Mattie & Aspen, and Debra Tosch

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Seth Peacock & PupdogCivilian

Jeff Place & ZackFremont Fire

Deresa Teller & BellaLos Angeles City Fire

Debra Tosch & AbbyCivilian

Ron Weckbacher & MannyCivilian

Mike Scott & BillyEl Cajon Fire

Steve Swaney & ShermanEl Cajon Fire

Howard Orr & DukeSanta Barbara County Fire

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EEvery minute at Ground Zero was overwhelming, whether it was the sight of the destruction or even a mere comment. Life there was heartbreaking, stressful, horrific, devastating, and the most treacher-ous challenge for rescuers. However, hope, motivation, honor and bravery nourished us.

Throughout the next many days there were agonizing hours of wondering where and when we would be needed. Then the requests would come…there would be an area that could possibly contain buried victims where only the canines could search. Ana and Dusty navigated the twisted steel with great skill and agility. Often the piles had so many void spaces that it was like walking on a high wire. Or the spaces would be so small that the dogs could barely fit through the openings.

As the dogs searched, all of the rescuers watched and waited. It be-came quiet. It was as if someone turned off the sound. The other fire-fighters were constantly amazed at our dogs’ skill levels. Randy and I knew this is where all that training had paid off. It was what we had often told others: that the canine can cover an area to determine if any live people are there. If none, the rescuers can confidently move on. We never thought we had so much responsibility until then.

Ana never lacked confidence, not for a single moment. She had boundless energy, never-ending enthusiasm. She gracefully manipu-lated the twisted terrain as if it were another day in the park. She performed beyond her training and my expectations. I know that Pluis, her trainer, would have been very proud to see her student fly across this debris. I know I was.

An excerpt from

Rick Lee’s 9/11 Journal

There were numerous situations in death-defying environments and claustrophobic spaces deep below the earth’s surface. We searched in elevator shafts and in subway stations with tracks that just led to more rubble. There were many events that would never be known by the general public or the media. There was the extreme disappoint-ment of not finding anyone alive and yet being asked all the time. Those words haunted me every day. The hardest thing I did in NY wasn’t crawling through dark and dusty voids, but telling firefighters on a daily basis that the canines were unable to locate anyone alive.

But that didn’t mean that we or the other rescuers gave up hope. As for the canines, we had placed them in an unimaginable environ-ment that tested their agility and skill level beyond their training. They excelled above and beyond when commanded to work. They had no mistakes or injuries. They had no fear when commanded to scale the horrific twisted steel. They had only the drive to please.

(Read Rick’s complete 9/11 Journal at www.SearchDogFoundation.org)

Ana at Ground Zero with handler Rick Lee and the rescue crew from

Sacramento Task Force 7

Bagpipers summon guests for the Canine Memorial Ceremony

Rick Lee receives Ana’s Memorial Tile from

Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett

Rick and Randy at the new Canine Memorial

Rick Lee & Ana at the Fire Station

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OOn September 11, 2011, the last surviving SDF canine hero from the World Trade Center deployment joined her handler, SDF Executive Director Debra Tosch, at the Canine Memorial to honor those who crossed the Rainbow Bridge before her. On September 23rd—just 12 days after our Remembrance Day event, Abby passed away, joining her fellow Search Dogs over the Rainbow Bridge.

Born on October 30, 1997, Abby was the daughter of my Search Dog Murphy, who deployed with me to the Oklahoma City Bombing. From the start, Abby was special – the only girl in a litter of seven, born in my bedroom. She was raised in Ojai, CA, until she was 10 months old when she left for training at Sundowners Kennels.

On completing her training, this special pup was paired with a special handler, Debra Tosch, who was SDF’s Program Director at the time. Deb and Abby became FEMA Certified after only 7 months of training. They were one of the 13 SDF teams sent in to search for survivors in the World Trade Center in 2001—their very first deploy-ment. They later deployed to the Winter Olympics in 2002, the deadly mudslide at La Conchita, CA in 2005 and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita later that same year. They were also sent out on missing person searches as part of the Ventura County wilderness search team.

In 2005 I passed the mantle of SDF Executive Director to Debra, and Abby began training with SDF Handler Ron Weckbacher who had worked alongside Debra for many years in both disaster and wilderness work. It was a perfect fit. After certifying as a team, Ron and Abby deployed to a mudslide in Orange County, CA in 2007 and at the age of 10, Abby responded to her final deployment— the Metrolink train crash in Chatsworth, CA. She continued to train until her 11th birthday, when she completed her final search during training.

Remembering Abbyby SDF Founder Wilma Melville

Reflections at The Canine Memorial by Handler Randy Gross

brought comfort to them as well on those rough shifts. Dusty was with me for almost every moment of the 10+ years that we were together. She shared experiences that my family couldn’t: the deployments, the trainings, the long shifts at work, many of the emotional events that had a major impact in my adult life. Whenever I looked down, she was next to me looking up right back at me. I made new friends that have become like family to me and who remain very close to this day…all because of Dusty.

As Rick and I talked reflecting on what our dogs meant to us, our family, and the country, we know our dogs can never be replaced—in our hearts or in our day-to-day lives. All of this is captured in the Canine Memorial—a place where the dogs are honored for their companionship and their service. It is a place all the handlers can return to through the years, as we know our dogs are not forgotten.

On that day, Ron walked her to the rubble pile, released her with a “Search!” command, and when Abby found her “victim,” she found Debra hiding with Abby’s favorite toy. Handlers are never “victims” for their own dogs but with Ron as her handler, Abby was surprised and excited to give her final tugs on that fire hose toy with one of her favorite people in the world—Debra.

Many had the privilege to know Abby, but for those of you who did not, know that each of our Search Dogs carries a little bit of Abby, a little bit of Murphy, and a bit of Wilma and Debra. Abby was an amazing working dog, an inspiration and a friend who will be missed greatly by everyone who knew her.

Abby’s memory – so sweet and heroic – lives on in our hearts and minds, and her legacy will continue to shine at the National Training Center’s Canine Memorial.

Randy receives Dusty’s Memorial Tile

Randy & Dusty at Ground Zero

Abby with Debra and Ron at her retirement

TThe Canine Memorial Wall is a well-deserved tribute to my Dusty and all the dogs whose images are there alongside hers. When I first saw her tile on the wall, I began reflect-ing…I felt pride and sadness at the same time. She was an extraordinary part of my life, my growing family, and my career. It was the busiest time and yet the best time. Dusty was a part of two families—at home and at work. The kids grew up with her, they helped train her, and they al-lowed her to be a dog. At the firehouse, the guys loved hav-ing her there as part of our fire service family. There was laughter of course, but she

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ANA July 4, 1995 - November 12, 2008

Partnered with Rick Lee Sacramento City Fire

ABBY October 30, 1997 - September 23, 2011

Partnered with Debra Tosch & Ron Weckbacher California Task Force 2

BRIE June 12, 1998 - January 8, 2009 Partnered with John Strickland

Anaheim Fire

BILLY January 28, 1996 - August 16, 2010

Partnered with Mike Scott El Cajon Fire

CAPPY January 13, 2000 - June 1, 2011

Partnered with Gary Smith Ventura County Fire

DUKE August 22, 1997 - August 8, 2011

Partnered with Howard Orr Santa Barbara County Fire

GUS April 23, 1997 - January 1, 2001

Partnered with Dan Solis Kern County Fire

DUSTY February 16, 1995 - March 13, 2007

Partnered with Randy Gross Sacramento Metro Fire

HARLEY December 1, 1994 - November 13, 2006

Partnered with Rob Cima El Dorado County Fire

HARRY September 14, 2000 - January 19, 2005

Partnered with Russell Tao Chino Valley Fire

ICON September 8, 2004 - July 3, 2010

Partnered with Steve Swaney El Cajon Fire

HOPI September 24, 2000 - April 11, 2006

Partnered with Mike Taul Novato Fire

OOn September 11, 2011, the Search Dog Foundation honored 28 SDF Search Dogs who have given a lifetime of service to their community and country.

The Canine Memorial unveiling pays tribute to these canines who have been at their handler’s side, day and night, year after year, offering love, companionship, loyalty, and a willingness to run, full speed, into the most challenging and threatening disaster environments the moment the call for help was sounded.

The Canine Memorial is at the heart of the National Training Center— a place to reflect and remember. It is a place where the dog’s handler-partner, the family who donated the dog, the volunteer who discovered the dog at a shelter, and the dog’s Guardians, Sponsors and supporters can honor the memory of their very special canine.

The Search Dog Foundation is dedi-cated to the care and well-being of every canine we accept into our program. These dogs are the heart and soul of the search, and when they pass over the Rainbow Bridge, we are committed to honoring

their legacy.

One of the 28 Memorial Tiles unveiled on 9/11/11

BELLA April 4, 1992 - March 17, 2007

Partnered with Deresa Teller Los Angeles City Fire

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JAZZ October 11, 2000 - May 28, 2010

Partnered with Luis Garcia Tijuana Fire

JEFF October 30, 1997 - February 3, 2009

Partnered with Cliff Kolthoff Kern County Fire

KELLY August 5, 1995 - September 25, 2000

Partnered with Gary Smith Ventura County Fire

LOLA January 15, 1997 - April 3, 2004 Partnered with Justin Milligan

California City Fire

MANNY December 6, 1996 - April 14, 2009 Partnered with Ron Weckbacher

Los Angeles City Task Force 1

LUCY July 1, 1996 - June 3, 2002 Partnered with Gary Smith

Ventura County Fire

WALLY April 9, 1998 - January 4, 2010 Partnered with John Strickland

Anaheim Fire

ZACK August 14, 1996 - July 20, 2010

Partnered with Jeff Place Fremont Fire

MOCHA March 22, 1999 - August 14, 2011

Partnered with John Thomas Riverside Fire

MURPHY September 2, 1992 - May 21, 2007

Partnered with Wilma Melville Los Angeles County Task Force 2

ROSS February 12, 1997 - June 3, 2011

Partnered with Brian Marshall Kern County Fire

PUPDOG November 16, 1996 - August 7, 2007

Partnered with Seth Peacock Colorado Task Force 1

SHERMAN March 15, 1996 - September 9, 2009

Partnered with Steve Swaney El Cajon Fire

SIERRA October 20, 1997 - September 2, 2011

Partnered with Robert Paris California City Fire

TINKER October 20, 2000 - November 4, 2010

Partnered with Oscar Gonzalez Tijuana Fire

TAMMY July 12, 1998 - December 6, 2008

Partnered with Sergio Morariu Fremont Fire

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OOur Remembrance Day event got underway with an exciting Search Team demonstration. We watched dogs, once unwanted hoodlums languishing at animal shelters—now on-call professionals—per-form extraordinary feats of agility and obedience with meticulous footing and laser-like attention. Lead Trainer Pluis Davern showed us how these eager dogs learn to navigate unstable terrain, tackle difficult obstacles, and follow the exacting directions of their handlers.

It was clear to see that what motivates these dogs is their love of the game! For Search Dogs, the ultimate reward is the chance to tug on a toy with an excited human being at the other end. This is their driving force—the reason they work so hard to excel at the skills they’ll one day need for disaster search…

Lilly-Belle (Handler, Julie Padelford-Jansen)Lee Culley & Brutus

Adrienne Seibel & Danni

Eric Gray & Riley

Dane Yaw & Salsa

Jeff Leon & Justice

Rick Bartlett & Spuds

Gypsy (Handler, Tom Carney)

Justice

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... During the demo we looked around at the faces in the audience and saw smiles, laughter, and so much excitement! We were breathless as we watched the dogs walk across high ladders, crawl through tunnels, and race to a series of low platforms on their handlers’ commands. We were all spellbound watching the dogs comb through an enormous mound of wobbly rubble in search of live “victims.” We all cringed when they briefly teetered, then cheered when the “victims” were found and the dogs received their tug rewards, tails wagging wildly.

–Devon & Janet

Shani Richeson & Annie

Ron Horetski & Pearl

Leila (Handler, Kyle Thomas)Linda Tacconelli & Joe

Elvis (Handler, Chet Clark)

Mattie & Aspen (Handler, Kelly Gordon)

Zoey (Handler, Jason Cornell)

Magnum (Handler, Vincent Stoops)

Hula (Handler, Patti Krafft)

Ellie (Handler, Eric Hanzelka)

SDF Lead Trainer Pluis Davern & Zoey

t H e N t C P r o J e C t

TThe theme of last year’s “We Have Not Forgotten” day was the official groundbreaking of the National Training Center. Since that time, we have made substantial progress. Let me give you some of the highlights we achieved this past year:

• HiredtheGeneralContractor(DianiBuildingCorp.)andcreated a design and oversight group which meets every week to review the project progress. The group includes our GC, our architects (Kruger Bensen Ziemer Architects, Inc.), SDF’s Executive Director, Board Chair, Campaign Consultant…and me!

• CompletedtheFrontEntrance,MemorialPark,GuardianGlade, and the Canine Memorial—all unveiled on September 11, 2011.

• OnSeptember8,2011wereceivedapprovalforourConditional Use Permit from the County of Ventura. This is a huge milestone, two years in the making, which paves the way for SDF to open and operate the NTC. Our thanks to professional Land Use Planner Erik Nagy of Jensen Design & Survey, Inc. in Ventura for his tremendous help and guidance in obtaining the CUP!

Just think: With the CUP in hand, we can forge ahead with the project! We’ll be able to give our dogs a comfortable and lov-ing home with a beautiful place to play and learn. We’ll be giving our firefighters a permanent place to train in an environment that simulates a real disaster—where lessons learned from deployments can be shared so that all Search Teams have the skills needed for the extraordinary challenges of disaster search.

Just as wonderful as the CUP approval is this amazing fact: To date, SDF has secured $8,338,151 in cash and pledges from 41 donors. This represents 58% of the $14,500,000 estimated cost of the NTC. The majority of these funds have been raised over the last 18 months during a very challenging economy by a small group of dedicated board members and SDF staff members.

SDF isn’t a big agency with lots of fundraising staff and wealthy Board members. What we do have is passion, energy, and your sup-port, to help open the National Training Center—first of its kind in the nation.

What we don’t have…is a lot of time.

The opening of the Center comes down to raising the remaining $6,000,000 to build the Canine Pavilion, the Handlers Lodge, and the Advanced Training Zone.

We’re Making Progress, Folks! by SDF Founder Wilma Melville

Let’s face it. I’m 77 and have to accomplish a great deal in the next few years to realize this dream of mine. Every day counts, and every one of you will play an important role in building the Center.

The majority of you haven’t been asked to make your commitment to the NTC. That will happen in 2012, when we will reach out to you, confident that you will deem the project worthy of your support.

My message today is geared to a handful of folks who have the means to move this project forward today. The project is moving forward. Please join those who have led the way. This is your chance to make your mark on disaster preparedness in America.

For those of you who have already made generous contributions, we are incredibly grateful. But just as we continually ask more of our Search Teams, and ourselves, I am asking you to do more if you can. Talk to me, our Board Chair Chris Wright, or our Executive Director Debra Tosch about your next commitment to the project.

Time is of the essence. The sooner we raise the money, the sooner the Search Dogs will have a home, our firefighters will have a per-manent place to train, and the SDF folks can get back to full focus on our mission of service to the nation.

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Wilma & Joe at the new NTC Entrance Gate

Project Manager Tom McCutcheon shows visitors a rendering of the Canine Memorial

The completed Canine Memorial

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N t C g I F t N a M I N g o P P o r t U N I t I e S

The Namings below in red have been reserved:

$6 million The National Training Center $3 million Canine Pavilion $2.5 million Clean Water Delivery System $1.5 million Canine Training Grounds $1.5 million Disaster Training Zone $1 million Frank McGrath, Jr. Family Welcome Center $1 million Bechtel Handlers Lodge $1 million Development Den

$750,000 Memorial Park

$500,000 Frank McGrath, Jr. Family Canine Memorial $500,000 Guardian Glade $500,000 Ranch Rim Trail $500,000 Newman’s Own Foundation Search Team Showgrounds $500,000 Old Ranch Creek

$250,000 Memorial Arbor $250,000 Memorial Pathway $250,000 The BEB Canine Medical Clinic $250,000 Williams-Corbett Foundation Canine Housing Suite $250,000 Canine Housing Suite $250,000 The Grove $250,000 Hilltop Vistas North (2) $250,000 Hilltop Vistas South (2)

$200,000 Nika Search & Rescue Training Ravine $200,000 Cassi Search & Rescue Training Ravine $200,000 Oakley Search & Rescue Training Ravine $200,000 Search & Rescue Training Ravines (2) $200,000 Old Creek Bridges (2)

$150,000 Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart Foundation Board Conference Room $150,000 Barn Gathering Hall $150,000 Welcome Center Heroes Hall $150,000 Neighborhood Search Prop $150,000 Three-Sided Building $150,000 Collapsed Freeway Prop $150,000 Train Wreck Prop $150,000 Maggie’s Rubble Pile

$100,000 Frank McGrath, Jr. Family Executive Director’s Office $100,000 Maintenance Storage Building & Workshop $100,000 The DeMartini Covered Canine Training Field $100,000 Crystal Canine Socialization Area $100,000 Old Ranch Cabin $100,000 Showground Stage $100,000 Caretaker’s Quarters $100,000 NTC Campus Drives (4 total - Tiers 1-4)

$75,000 The Arthur and Stella Pepper Canine Agility Yard $75,000 Direction Control Yard $75,000 Program Director’s Office $75,000 Search Team Classrooms (4) $75,000 Visitor’s Parking Area $75,000 William H. Hannon Foundation Welcome Center Reception Area $75,000 Alert Tube Training Area $75,000 Small Rubble Pile $75,000 The Wood Pile $75,000 Simulated Mudslide

$50,000 The Ethel Frends Foundation Canine Training Grounds Viewing Area $50,000 Canine Training Grounds Viewing Areas (2) $50,000 Disaster Training Zone Viewing Areas (5) $50,000 Bark Alert Yard $50,000 Grassy Obedience Yard $50,000 Canine Trainer’s Office $50,000 Handlers Lodge Porch $50,000 Handlers Dining Room $50,000 Handlers Living Room

YYou can make your mark at the National Training Center, and help bring a critical resource to the country, by choosing one of the many Gift Namings below.

All Namings will be held in perpetuity, and pledges can be completed over a one- to five-year period.

For information about reserving a Gift Naming, at these or lower levels, please contact Wilma Melville, SDF Founder (805) 746-1273 or [email protected]

Gift NamingO p p O R T U N i T i E S

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CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Dennis Clark & Rugby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles County Fire Dennis DiMarzio & Ty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles County Fire Eric Gray & Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Barbara County Fire Ron Horetski & Pearl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles County Fire Billy Monahan & Hunter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles County Fire Andrew Olvera & Stetson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles County Fire Sara Rathbun & Raider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles County Fire Jasmine Segura & Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles County Fire Linda Tacconelli & Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Task Force 2 Deresa Teller & Ranger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles City Fire Jason Vasquez & Maverick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles County Fire Ron Weckbacher & Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Task Force 2 Scott Zins & Callie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles City Fire

Monterey County Jonathan Barnes & Jeb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salinas Fire Eric Hanzelka & Ellie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel Valley Fire Kevin Skinner & Trevor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salinas Fire Johnny Subia & Lola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seaside Fire Michele Vaughn & Comet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salinas Fire

Orange County Rick Bartlett & Spuds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange County Fire Eric Darling & Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boeing Fire Davis Doty & Jester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange County Fire Wade Haller & Rex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Long Beach Fire Russell Tao, Andy & Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chino Valley Fire Marc Valentine, Val & Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Montebello Fire Doug Van Iwaarden & Wylie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange County Fire

Sacramento Rob Cima & Ace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . El Dorado Fire Jason Cornell & Zoey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sacramento Metro Fire Jeff Ivy & Jakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sacramento City Fire Shani Richeson & Annie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sacramento Metro Fire Tim Robertson & Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sacramento City Fire Dave Stoddard & Rowdy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sacramento Metro Fire Kyle Thomas & Leila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sacramento Metro Fire

San Diego Aide Barbat & Sarge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Diego Fire-Rescue Brent Brainard & Fletch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Diego Fire-Rescue Linda D’Orsi & Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chula Vista Fire Kelly Gordon, Aspen & Mattie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montebello Police Matthew Kirk & Stella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La Mesa Fire Richard Smith & Bella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lakeside Fire Steve Swaney & Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . El Cajon Fire

San Francisco Bay Area Jim Boggeri & Nino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marin County Fire Tom Carney & Gypsy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South San Francisco Fire Alex Mengell & Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alameda County Fire Dave Ramsey & Sandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South San Francisco Fire

FLORIDA Marshia Hall & Trapper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temple Terrace Fire Julie Padelford-Jansen & Lilly-Belle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City of Miami Fire-Rescue Daisy Soto-Spira, Splash & Lilah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City of Miami Fire-Rescue

NEBRASKA Steve MacDonald & Lilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nebraska Task Force 1 Andrew Pitcher & Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nebraska Task Force 1 Mark Schroeder & Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nebraska Task Force 1 Damon Wirth & George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lincoln Fire-Rescue

NEW YORK Jason Geary & Marsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City of Cohoes Fire Greg Gould & Kura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control Bill Simmes & Bonnie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control John Stewart & Lani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saratoga Springs Fire

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City Chet Clark & Elvis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma City Fire Mark Edwards & Taz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma City Fire Brent Koeninger & Huck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma City Fire Jason Smith & Jagger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma City Fire Dane Yaw & Salsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma City Fire

Tulsa Jeff Leon & Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tulsa Fire Adrienne Seibel & Danni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tulsa Fire Vincent Stoops & Magnum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tulsa Fire Judy Zinn & Royce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Task Force 1

TEXAS Keri Grant & Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McKinney Fire Department Mike Hargrove & Hayden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas Task Force 2 Patti Krafft & Hula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dallas Fire-Rescue Laurel Pitman & Sonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dallas Fire-Rescue

UTAH Lee Culley & Brutus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utah Task Force 1

TIJUANA, MEXICO Antonio Galvan & Jezzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana Fire Fidel Gomez & Krissy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana Rescue Squad

National Roster

OKLAHOMA TASK FOrCe 1 - TuLSA L to R top row: Adrienne Seibel & Danni, Vincent Stoops & MagnumBottom row: Judy Zinn & Royce, Jeff Leon & Justice

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2011 Hurricane Irene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green County, NY Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ojai, CA Vehicle Accident. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hacienda Heights, CA House Explosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salem, NY Building Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana Tornado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma City, OK Tornado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joplin, Missouri Earthquake & Tsunami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Japan Landslide & House Collapse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana

2010 Gas Pipeline Explosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Bruno, CA Truck Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Santa Barbara, CA Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel Valley, CA House Explosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sacramento, CA Tornadoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma City, OK Earthquake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mexicali & Calexico, MX Earthquake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port-au-Prince, Haiti

2009 Truck Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monterey Park, CA Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South San Francisco, CA Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neff’s Canyon, UT Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laguna Beach, CA Building Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La Puente, CA Building Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Diego, CA Vehicle Accident. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lakewood, CA Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tustin, CA Missing Child Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Glenville, NY Vehicle Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bakersfield, CA Truck Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La Cañada-Flintridge, CA Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana

2008 Metrolink Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chatsworth, CA Hurricane Ike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Galveston, TX Hurricane Gustav . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louisiana Roof Collapse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosedale, CA Construction Explosion Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana Earthquake Pre-staging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana Landslide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana

2007 Parking Structure Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville, FL Mudslide Pre-Staging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange County, CA Large Area Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Albany County, NY Soledad Mountain Road Landslide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La Jolla, CA Hurricane Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Worth, TX Structural Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alhambra, CA Catskills Flood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roscoe, NY Landslide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana Tornado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lake County, FL

2006 Trench Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana Mesa de Otay Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana Hurricane Ernesto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida & North Carolina Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Palm Bay, FL Building Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daly City, CA Floods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Town of Conklin, NY Building Explosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Albany, NY Broome County Floods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sullivan County, NY Mudslide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mill Valley, CA Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mt. Pinos, CA Partial Building Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bal Harbour, Miami, FL Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ventura, CA

2005 Hurricane Wilma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Hurricane Rita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas & Louisiana Hurricane Ophelia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. East Coast Hurricane Katrina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Missouri & Louisiana Missing Person Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Topanga, CA Mudslide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laguna Beach, CA Mudslide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fraccionamiento los Lobos, Tijuana Train Derailment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glendale, CA La Obredja Mudslide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana Mudslide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La Conchita, CA

2004 School Wall Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana Mechanic Shop Wall Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tijuana Torrey Pines Bluff Collapse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Diego, CA Hurricane Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Hurricane Charley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida

2003 Mudslide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waterman Canyon, CA Earthquake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paso Robles, CA Disneyland Train Derailment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anaheim, CA Train Derailment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City of Commerce, CA Building Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sacramento, CA

2002 Winter Olympics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salt Lake City, UT Commercial Building Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sacramento, CA

2001 World Trade Center Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York, NY

2000 Building Collapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Echo Park, CA

1999 Landslide and Retaining Wall Collapse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Diego, CA

nation, the number of our deployments increases. Since 1999, SDF teams have responded to 81 disasters.

We are building a National Training Center to ensure that America has the number of Canine Disaster Search Teams it needs to find people buried alive in the wreckage of disasters, and that these teams have the advanced training they need for the most challeng-ing deployments.

NNo technology can match a canine’s ability to find people buried alive under rubble, thanks to its remarkable sense of smell and unparalleled ability to safely navigate dangerous terrain. Partnered with a highly skilled firefighter trained to respond to every type of disaster scenario, a dog becomes the ultimate tool in making sure no one is left behind.

As Emergency Management agencies and Fire Departments become more aware of this precious resource that SDF provides to the

Joe and Hunter take a break from searching during the deployment of Los Angeles County Task Force 2 to the Japan earthquake and tsunami

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Janice Hong with Scott Zins & Callie “It was an honor and a privilege to attend the ‘We have not forgotten’ day of remembrance on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The day was filled with remarkable stories of courage and hope. Emotions ran high as first responders recounted the events of 9/11. Many tears were shed throughout the day, but there were also lighter moments of laughter and fun, especially when the search dogs demonstrated their amazing skills on the Search Team Showgrounds. It’s always a delight spending time with my Callie and her handler Scott Zins and his family. I’m so honored to be her loving Guardian.”

Carol & John Marengo with Tom Carney & Gypsy “John and I were so moved by the day—from the tears of the Bell Ceremony to the recognition of the teams. We’re so proud to be a part of this ceremony and organization. We can’t thank Wilma enough for having this dream that became a reality and continues to grow for the country.”

Marina Jordan with Eric Darling & Ben “Thank you so much for inviting me to the 9/11 ceremony. It is a day that I will never forget. I am very proud to be an American. SDF allowed me not only the opportunity to honor those who lost their lives on such a horrific day, but also to thank the SDF Handlers who are willing to give so selflessly to help people they don’t even know. And then, of course, the most important part of my day was that I got to meet the cutest, spunkiest, loudest and best search dog ever…Ben! And I got to personally thank Eric for his passion and dedication to working with Ben and the SDF.”

OOur day of remembrance and recognition included the unveiling of the new Guardian Glade. This beautiful, serene retreat on the lower tier of the NTC property is dedicated to our “Endowment Guardians.” Each tile on the Memorial Wall represents an SDF donor who has made the Search Dogs part of their personal legacy by becoming a Guardian. Many of our Estate Donors have chosen to become the “Guardian” of a Search Dog and follow the life and career of an extraordinary animal. The tiles reflect this very special expression of the canine-human bond.

June Yanaginuma with Wilma and Abby“Seeing and petting Abby was the most

important part of that wonderful day for me. I whispered to her and enjoyed that so much.”

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Beatrice and Gordon King with Doug Van Iwaarden & Wiley“We were so happy to finally meet Doug and Wylie! Doug and his family are incredibly good people, and we are so glad that Wylie is with such a wonderful family. Seeing the dogs and their handlers work was amazing. What they do and the dedication they have for their job is extraordinary. We really enjoyed meeting everyone, and seeing Doug and Wylie was a highlight of our trip to California.”

Nancy and San Buschmann with Spuds

Heidi Miller with Chet Clark & Elvis

Patricia Steman with Kelly Gordon & Mattie“This was the best day ever – to spend time with my dog Mattie and her handler Kelly. It doesn’t get any better.”

Lynn Loacker and Wilma

Nelia Morgan with Rob Cima & Ace

Jeff and Jill Wenig with Aspen

“I was emailed by some-one who attended the

event who said she felt guilty for having ‘such a wonderful day’ on a

day with such a solemn theme. I told her there’s

no need to feel guilty. The memories of the day and the resulting stories

were tough, but I truly be-lieve that SDF offers hope and brings together people who care about

each other. And that sure was evident today – no wonder you had a wonderful day–it’s a wonderful cause!”

Jude Fiebert with Jason Cornell & Zoey“The 9/11 event was bittersweet. It touched me down into the bottom of my heart. Being from Brooklyn, and seeing that piece of the tower with the firemen standing by the Canine Memo-rial—everything was unreal and wonderful.”

Mary & Jeff Kroll with Eric Gray & Riley

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SSDF has welcomed 161 Search Dog Sponsors—supporters around the country who have contributed $10,000 or more and helped a rescued dog enter the ranks of the most highly trained Search Dogs in the nation. Seventeen of our Sponsors enjoyed a chance to see their cherished canines at the 9/11 event.

America’s Court Reporters, Sponsors of 6 Search TeamsL to R: Patti Krafft & Hula, Mark Schroeder & Jerry, Jan Lopez, Ron Horetski & Pearl, Jeff Leon & Justice, Chet Clark & Elvis

“Seeing our canine-handler teams at the 9/11 event was heartwarm-ing, uplifting, and inspiring. SDF embodies the giving spirit of our fallen colleague, Atlanta court reporter Julie Brandau. From rescued to rescuer and from civil servant to civil servant, America’s court reporters are sponsoring the training of rescued dogs and gifting these extraordinary canines to firefighters and other first responders in Julie’s memory. We are honored to be a Part of the Search.”

Jan Lopez, Founder Julie Brandau Community Service Memorial Project

Linda Tacconelli &Joe surrounded by members of the Westlake Women’s Club“Thank you for the privilege of spending the 10th anniversary of 9/11 with the fantastic SDF staff and volunteers at the National Training Center. The Westlake Women’s Club is extremely proud to sponsor Joe, and we’re so grateful to Linda Tacconelli and SDF for giving him the best training possible for all his future deployments.”

Linda Schottel

California Federation of Women’s ClubsArleen Charsha, State Chair-man for Public Issues Marina District, and Kathi McGraw, California State President, with Andy Olvera & Stetson

“What a wonderful time we had meeting Stetson! Kathi and I

fell in love with him! And Andy is such a nice person. Watching the dogs work was amazing and great fun. What characters some of them are!”

Laura Rockenberger with Rick Bartlett & Spuds

Greg and Janet Van HuisenPictured with Eric Darling & Ben

“We are honored to be sponsors of Ben and Haley, and excited to sponsor our next dog!”

Fran Toll with her Mattie

(Handler Kelly Gordon)

Emma and Otilia DiazSponsors of Matt Kirk & Stella and Luis Garcia’s future Search Dog, pictured here with the Tijuana Search Teams – L to R: Fidel Gomez & Krissy, Luis Garcia, Antonio Galvan & Jezzie

“The Bell Ceremony, just as the sun was rising, was especially moving…and we were touched with the dedication of the Canine Memorial and grieved with the handlers whose beloved partners crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, for we also know what it feels like to lose our beloved pets. We were at the site this past May and could not believe our eyes at the magnificent transformation that occurred in such a short time.”

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Gary and Mary West FoundationSara Vaz, Program Associate at the Gary and Mary West Foundation, enjoyed

meeting SDF’s Nebraska Search Teams, whose advanced training is generously underwritten by the West Foundation: (L to R) Mark Schroeder & Jerry,

Andrew Pitcher & Chief, Damon Wirth & George, and Steve MacDonald & Lilly.

“It was an honor and privilege to join the Search Dog Foundation on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 to commemorate the lives of the brave firefighters

lost on that tragic day. The selflessness and courage of these individuals is also seen in the search dogs and their handlers. The Gary and Mary West

Foundation is proud to support such meaningful work.”

B&B Foundation

Devon Geiger Nielsen and Debra Geiger of the B&B Foundation with their sponsored team, Dennis Clark & Rugby of Los Angeles Task Force 2.

B&B Foundation trustee Eliot Crowley named Rugby when he entered SDF’s training program in September of 2010.

Volentine Family FoundationDiane Hayes, Nancy Popenhagen, and Beth Kelly from the Santa Barbara-based Volentine Family Foundation enjoyed watching Search Dog Spuds demonstrate “direction control” – a skill which can be vital to keeping a dog safe in a disaster environment.

“The September 11, 2011 remembrance was both thoughtful and well done. It is imperative that we as Americans remember the victims of the horrific terrorist attack, and honor those first responders killed or injured trying to save others. The work that the law enforcement, fire, port authority, and medical personnel, along with the Search Dogs and their handlers, performed in the days after September 11th was untiring, and under circumstances that most people would not have been able to cope with.”

Newman’s Own FoundationThe Search Teams demonstration took place at the site of the future Newman’s Own Foundation Search Team Showgrounds. Veteran SDF Handler Russell Tao, with his retired canine partner Andy, took a break to sample the Newman’s Own Old Fashioned Roadside Virgin Lemonade. Earlier that day at the pre-dawn Bell Ceremony, Robert H. Forrester, Newman’s Own Foundation President and CEO, participated in reading names of the 343 fallen firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center attacks, via telephone from his home in Connecticut.

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Raider. Great Search Dog. What breed?

BIVI’s Sponsored Team: Johnny Subia & Lola

SNutro A Thirteen-Year Partnership

Since 1998, The Nutro Company has proudly partnered with the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation. Search Dogs eat a regular diet of NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® dog food, helping keep them strong and fit for their life-saving work. The company has provided free NATURAL CHOICE® vouchers to every FEMA- Certified Search Team in the U.S.—a tremendous savings to the Handlers, and a great benefit to the canines who thrive on this quality nutrition.

SearchDogsUSA has an exclusive agreement with The Nutro Company, and NATURAL CHOICE® is the Official Pet Food of the Search Dog Foundation. The Search Dog Foundation is proud to be part of the Nutro Family, and looks forward to a continued strong and vibrant partnership.

“It was a true honor to participate in the ‘We Have Not Forgotten’ Remembrance Day event. The Nutro Company has been a steadfast partner of the Search Dog Foundation, and we are proud to continue our partnership through our donation of dog food to fuel America’s Search Dogs and $1 million in support of the Foundation’s phenomenal life-saving work.”

Kent Cunningham, Vice President of Marketing, The Nutro Company

The Nutro Company is proud to be Part of the Search.

WMars Wisdom Panel A Two-Year Partnership

When SDF’s Canine Recruiters walk through animal shelters, they’re looking for Labs, Goldens, Border Collies (or a mix of these breeds) with the boldness, drive, and agility required for disaster search.

In 2009, SDF partnered with Mars Veterinary™ to find the next great Disaster Search Dog through their state-of-the-art Wisdom Panel canine genetic testing technology—provided at no cost to SDF.

The test gives us a chance to find out a dog’s breed history with the swipe of a cheek swab. The information helps explain certain

behaviors and enables handlers to address health issues before they become a problem.

Thanks to the generosity of Mars Veterinary, the Wisdom Panel test is now being offered at no cost to all SDF Handlers and Lifetime Care families. Ultimately it will help us uncover the genetic signature of what makes a “top Search Dog” so we can be sure the rescued dogs we recruit truly have what it takes to be Part of the Search.

TBoehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. A Seven-Year Partnership

The mission of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) is to benefit the health and well-being of humankind by contributing to an adequate supply of safe, nutritious food, and by promoting the emotional and physical benefits arising from the human-animal bond. The partnership between BIVI and SDF began in 2004. In 2007, the company renewed its commitment to SDF and the relationship between our handlers and canines.

As the manufacturer of Metacam® (meloxicam), BIVI’s relationship takes the form of a cause-related marketing initia-tive administered through SearchDogsUSA. Metacam, an anti-inflammatory prod-uct that relieves the symp-toms of osteoarthritis, has been designated the Official Arthritis Medication of the Search Dog Foundation.

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Dog Heroes of September 11th is the story of the canines who served their country in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks. Originally published in 2006, the book was written by longtime SDF supporter Nona Bauer and published by BowTie Press. This tenth anniversary edition features 100 new pages and 150 new color photographs. A portion of the sale of each book will be donated to SDF to help further our work of rescuing dogs, and saving lives.

Our Remembrance Day was partially underwritten by SearchDogsUSA, the for-profit licensing arm of the Search Dog Foundation. SDUSA is solely owned by SDF, and provides financial support and national awareness to the Foundation through product endorsements and cause-related marketing.

The funds help underwrite SDF’s publications and events so we can dedicate a higher percentage of community support to program activi-ties. SDUSA is privileged to be in ongoing partnerships with Nutro Prod-ucts, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., HealthyPets, Inc., and others to bring support to the Search Teams. These companies and their employees are making their mark in helping SDF strengthen America’s emergency response network.

This year, SDUSA will launch an e-commerce website showcasing prod-ucts for canines and humans. Plans are underway to develop wholesale products for pet stores under SDUSA’s IRONDOG Brand. SDUSA will be expanding its corporate alliances, enabling small- and mid-sized compa-nies to enter into cause-related marketing partnerships.

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SBowTie Press Support of the Search Dogs! Hunter: Dog Fancy’s Working Dog Hero of the Year

SDF Search Dog Hunter has been chosen by Dog Fancy magazine as America’s 2011 top working dog in the field of search and rescue.

Hunter and his partner, Captain Billy Monahan of Los Angeles County Fire, were deployed to the Metrolink train crash, the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and the Haiti earthquake—where Hunter found three girls buried alive in the rubble.

We congratulate Billy and Hunter, and thank Dog Fancy for this tremendous honor!

IIYoung & Rubicam to the Rescue! A Nine-Year Partnership

In the wake of the September 11th tragedy, New York based Y&r Brands (one of the world’s top marketing and communica-tions firms) offered to help raise awareness about SDF’s life-sav-ing mission by designing a suite of powerful advertisements, and arranging for donated placement of the ads in national media.

We are now one of Y&R’s lon-gest-running pro-bono clients, enjoying highly successful print, radio and television ads. Their award-winning ads have inspired interest and involvement nation-wide. We are deeply indebted to Y&R and their affiliate, GroupM, a highly acclaimed international marketing and communications agency, for their precious gifts of time and talent.

AT&T and the Search Dog FoundationA Seven-Year Partnership

In 2004, AT&T discovered the Search Dog Foundation’s unique program of rescuing dogs and partnering them with firefighters to save lives. While SDF focuses on the human side of disaster recovery, AT&T concentrates on the technical side, quickly restoring communications to

its customers. AT&T continues to provide generous financial support to SDF, and invites SDF Search Teams to its Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) events across the country.

To date we have partnered with AT&T to bring our message of disaster prepared-ness and response to 22 cities. In 2011 our teams are joining NDR events in Dallas and Washington, DC. Each time SDF teams participate in these events, we make new friends and raise awareness about the two sides of disaster recovery.

“I count it a privilege to have represented AT&T and all my fellow Americans on the special 9/11 Remembrance Day. The Bell Ceremony was very moving and so were the special presentations after lunch and at the Canine Memorial. The agility/search demonstrations were ab-solutely amazing—it was very impactful to see nearly 50 handlers and dogs in action!

I especially enjoyed the hayride tour of the newly acquired land in the canyon. The vision shared was remarkable and the progress that has been made in such a short window of time is astounding. At this pace, it won’t be long before search dogs and their handlers will receive their training at the new National Training Center. SDF truly is Best in Class!”

Bill Bright, Program Director, AT&T Services Inc.

MUSIC: Iron Mountain Boys, Chief Mike Antonucci, Bill Boetticher and the Gold Coast Pipe BandVETERINARY CARE: Kellee Matthews POSTING OF THE COLORS: Oxnard Police Department ExplorersVENDORS: American Grandstand Seating Co., Amigo Party Rental, Clocktower Inn, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Custom Printing, Debbie Brown, Don Rafa Tacos, Draganchuk Security & Patrol, Inc., EJ Harrison & Sons, J.W. Enterprises, Limoneira, Luners, Inc., Mac Brown Excavating, Inc., Main Street Banner, Marty’s Catering, Ojai Stitchworks, Party Parking Valet Service, Santa Clara Valley Disposal, Schwann’s, Sharon Palmer, Sign-A-Rama, So Cal Feed, Superior Ice, The Pin Center, Ventura Beach Marriott, Waller DesignVOLUNTEERS: Alana Adelman, Claudia Adelman, Juliana Adelman, Olivia Adelman, Leslie Aulenta, Matthew Bacon, Sharon Bacon, Becky Benard, Laura Benard, Barbara Bickmore, Gary Bickmore, Debbie Brown, BTS, CFWC Westlake Women’s Club, Carole Chadick, Jeffrey Chavez, Sharon Cromartie, Lynn Ferguson, Judy Haller, Harry Hirschman, Deb Kelly, Judy Kenney, Jamie Kitz, Debi Mauck, Ryan Mauck, Shannon Mauck, Sharon McMillan, Gary Meinke, Peggy Meinke, Fran Melville, John Melville, Beverly Nichols, Nathan Nichols, Jesse Perez, Clay Phelps, Laura Pollick, Shirley Ramgren, Glaen Redeker, Jeremy Reineck, Jessie Root, Cherry Sadler, Tokie Shynk, Jo Stalder, Chuck Swift, Kathie Swift, Jackie Thomas, Sergio Valencia, Kirk Wellington, Jeff Wenig, Daryl WestWith so many to thank, we apologize if we neglected anyone in the acknowledgments above.

The Search Dog Foundation is deeply grateful to all the individuals, families, foundations and companies who make our work possible. We would like to give special thanks

to those who lent a hand in our Remembrance Day event.

Tokie Shynk gets the attention of Lilly and handler Steve MacDonald as master photographer Eliot Crowley captures the perfect moment

Oxnard Police Dept. Explorers present the colors

Wilma with son Harry Hirschman, one of our wonderful

Pancake Breakfast volunteers

Iron Mountain Boys

Bill Boetticher and the Gold Coast Pipe Band

Former NTC ranch owner Josie Willett’s granddaughter (right) with a friend, both event volunteers, with Search Dog Royce

Penny Woodruff, SDF Canine Recruiter extraordinaire who recruited Rugby, with Rugby’s Sponsor, SDF photographer Eliot Crowley

Search Dog Ellie gives a THANK YOU kiss to her Guardian, SDF Lead Volunteer Jamie Kitz

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TThe beautiful photos that grace the pages of the Remembrance Journal were taken by 13 photographers who volunteered to capture the spirit of the day so we could share it with all of you. We will also have video footage of the day to share, thanks to four professional videographers who captured every moment of the event—from the pre-dawn Bell Ceremony to our afternoon Canine Memorial tribute. We are so grateful to all of these professionals for offering their precious time and tremendous talent, and for being…Part of the Search!

Photographers: Petra Ayres, Eliot Crowley, Tracy Darling, Brian Dodge, Abbey Hull, Jack Hutchinson, Jamie Kitz, Karyn Newbill, Tony Panzica, Tokie Shynk, Jan Slotar, Jennifer Tapp, SaraLloyd Truax

Videographers: Brian Dodge & Brian Meehan (Explore.org), Jack Hutchinson, William Wright

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