This message comes from Larry Shapiro: While visiting DCFD Rescue 1, a friend showed me a new addition to the station grounds — the National Fire Dog Monument. I took some photos of the memorial and found a plaque that honors two brave dogs from the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office. Larry Shapiro photo Larry Shapiro photo Larry Shapiro photo Larry Shapiro photo Larry Shapiro photo Here are some excerpts from The Washington Post: Austin Weishel, a Colorado artist whose work was dedicated at Fifth and F streets NW in Washington, D.C., created a sculpture depicting an arson dog gazing longingly up at his handler. The National Fire Dog Monument went on a cross-country tour before being placed in its final location. It was displayed in eight cities over 15 days. The life-size bronze figures were mounted on a wooden base. After the tour, Austin noticed that the wood had strange scratches — likely from curious dogs pulling back their handlers. At 16, Austin visited a bronze foundry near his grandparents’ home in Arizona. The owner gave him a lump of clay and told him that if he shaped it into something, he would cast it in bronze. A year later, Austin returned with a small firefighter standing between New York’s twin towers — marking the start of his artistic journey and his involvement with a volunteer fire department. The monument, titled “Ashes to Answers,†is located near the National Building Museum and just behind D.C. Fire Department’s Engine Company 2. There are only 81 arson dog teams in the U.S. and Canada, with Washington, D.C. having two. These K-9 units help detect accelerants after a fire has been extinguished. Although the sculpture is in place, the memorial isn’t fully complete. Jerry, one of the organizers, said Phase Two involves adding a bronze fire hydrant with water flowing into a dish, giving dogs a place to rest nearby. It's fascinating to see how art and service come together in such a meaningful way. The monument not only honors these brave animals but also reminds us of the important role they play in protecting our communities. Hidden Dash Camera,Best Hidden Dash Camera,Small Dash Camera For Car,Hidden Dash Cams,Hidden Dash Camera For Car Shenzhen Future Automotive Technology Co,Ltd , http://www.fuchuangauto.com