Every Day Hero 1st Sgt Gabe

Gabe has officially retired as a Military Working Dog! In the best news ever, ....well I'll let Chuck's email explain:

GABES HOMECOMING

GABE IS HOME!!!!! After all these years of working and living in a kennel, Gabe is now living every Military Working Dog's dream and that is living with Dad...Gabe also made it very clear the sofa in the living room is his and he now has his 2 favorite toys and all the balls and kongs he wants and he doesn't even have to work for it (EVER AGAIN HA HA)...

So many people have been working so hard on this and I would like to thank them especially Aunt Gini Steigerwalt, Mayor Walck and the office of Congressman Kanjorski. The man that made got the initial ball rolling and I will be forever in debt to is Mr Nunez. ...Without him, Gabe would still be sitting in a kennel at Lackland. The other man is Mr Rodney Sparkowich, he is the adoption guy at Lackland tha hast had to put up with me for the past 2 weeks bothering him everyday about Gabe ha ha, but he always was very kind and at last MAJ Jordan for being the officer that approved Gabe's retirement. ...

May God continue to bless us, His American Troops and K9 partners

Chuck

Some of Gabe's awards

GUARDIANS OF THE NIGHT Trust in me my friend for I am your comrade. I will protect you with my last breath. When all others have left you And the loneliness of the night closes in, I will be at your side. Together we will conquer all obstacles And search out those who might wish harm to others. All I ask of you is compassion, The caring touch of your hands. It is for you that I will selflessly give my life And spend my nights un rested. Although our days together May be marked by the passing of the seasons. Know that each day at your side is my reward. My days are measured by The coming and going of your footsteps. I anticipate them at the opening of the door. You are the voice of caring when I am ill. The voice of authority over me when I've done wrong. Do not chastise me unduly For I am your right arm, The sword at your side. I attempt to do only what you bid of me. I seek only to please you and remain in your favor. Together you and I shall experience A bond only others like you will understand. When outsiders see us together Their envy will be measured by their disdain. I will quietly listen to you And pass no judgment. Nor will your spoken words be repeated. I will remain ever silent, Ever vigilant, ever loyal. And when our time together is done And you move on in the world, Remember me with kind thoughts and tales. For a time we were unbeatable, Nothing passed among us undetected. If we should ever meet again on another field I will gladly take up your fight. I am a Police Working Dog and together We are GUARDIANS of the NIGHT. Author unknown

Staff Sgt. Chuck Shuck and his K9 partner, Sgt. 1st Class Gabe, both with 178th Military Police Detachment, 20th Military Police Battalion, take a break to hydrate during a cordon and search operation in the village of Shukran, near Forward Operating Base Q-West. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Amanda Morrissey (Article from June 2007 in DefendAmerica.mil. Read it here)



Staff Sgt. Chuck Shuck and his dog, Sgt. 1st Class Gabe, both with 178th Military Police Detachment, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade. (militaryphotos.net)











All pictures, unless otherwise stated, are courtesy of Chuck. And be sure and watch the video. It does have Chuck and Gabe in it, as well as Kory and Cooper.

Gabe, I really don't have the words to tell you how much you are treasured. You truly HAVE served your country above and beyond the call of duty. It is my honour to be one of the many of your fan club. Bratdog is so proud of you, too!!

Thank YOU for your service. Enjoy your well-earned retirement. *woof wooooooooof*