By Beth Bourgeois of Warrior Canine Connection
Up until now, the eight puppies of Warrior Canine Connection’s Courage Litter — born in late January — have been known by the color of their ribbon collars. Not anymore! In keeping with WCC’s tradition of naming its puppies after U.S. Service Members and Veterans who have sacrificed so much for our great country, we are pleased to share the inspiration behind the namesakes of these future service dogs in training.
Male Puppies
Mr. Purple is “Brick”
Brigadier General Everett W. Holstrom
U.S. Air Force
Mr. Dark Blue is “Howard”
Lieutenant Colonel Howard Earl Moon
U.S. Air Force
Mr. Teal Is “Buckles”
Captain Richard Lee Buckles
U.S. Army
Mr. Green is “Otis”
Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Keith Raible
U.S. Marine Corps
Female Puppies
Miss Orange is “Fortune”
Colonel Suzanne Gehri Fortune
U.S. Air Force
Miss Red is “Moon”
Flight Nurse Edna Moon
U.S. Army Air Corps
Miss Yellow is “Pate”
Staff Sergeant Kimberly Pate
U.S. Air Force
Miss Pink is “Sassy”
Captain Sara Marie Knutson Cullen
U.S. Army
To learn more about each puppy’s namesake, click here.