[Baxter's Mom]

Originally Posted by dgrimm

Hi, my name is Denise and I am new to the list, I just lost my Rottie of 11 years a little less than 2 weeks ago. If you watched this video, you saw her, her name is Phoenix, she was my friend and search partner, she was trained in cadaver recovery and served at Freshkills landfill, Staten Island, NY in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on 9-11. She is in the video after the title "They are heroes the walk among us". I am trying to heal after this devastating loss and I am planning to grace myself with a new friend and training partner next year. I look forward to participating in this group and when I am blessed with a new addition to my K9 family I will let you all know. Great job with all the wonderful pictures on the video! Denise

Oh my gosh, Denise, I had no idea... I am soo sorry for your loss... My mother bought me the " Dog Heroes of Sept 11" book for my birthday last month, which was how I heard of her and her story. Thank you for being there when our country needed you most, so many families depended on you and Phoenix. You are in my prayers as I know how hard this is for you, and again, I am so sorry for your loss...