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Search Dog South loses valued K9 member

On May 8, 2009 Search Dogs South lost Hawk, their Caucasian mountain dog, to leukemia.

Hawk was buried in the Honor Garden at Dixie Memorial Pet Cemetery on May 13. He was 12.

Hawk participated in numerous searches for missing people, located drowning victims and assisted in the capture of criminals.

Hawk made his debut in the public arena at six months of age doing puppy search demonstrations at the Mid-South Fair. Hawk was well known throughout the Mid-South for his work with Search Dogs South in his role as K9 public relations spokesman. He was popular at the Showcase of Dogs, at demonstrations and safety presentations he always impressed people with his friendly, gentle nature.

Hawk was a regular at the Fun Fest kick-off for the summer reading programs at many Memphis Library locations. He attended health fairs in Holly Springs, Senatobia and Hickory Flat. Hawk participated at demonstrations at numerous churches, schools, Neighborhood Watch and Scouting events.

Hawk attended a presentation at The Peabody where Search Dogs South was recognized for its support of the United Way. He was a guest for lunch at the Racquet Club with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots banquet.

At Ole Miss football games Hawk attracted a lot of attention in the grove. Search Dogs South and Nitro, a chocolate lab, have conducted safety checks of the football stadium prior to each home game since Sep 11, 2001, and attended the games afterward with Hawk.

Hawk was a regular at pet therapy at nursing homes in Memphis and also at Trinity Mission in Holly Springs. Hawk had a profound effect on some of the most withdrawn patients when they would respond to his presence where they might not respond to anything else around them.

Hawk was a welcome shopper at many area stores. Store employees knew him by name and would ask about him if we went shopping without him. He was an exemplary representative of his breed.

A child is credited with having responded to the question “why do people live longer than dogs?” “Dogs don’t live as long as people because it doesn’t take them as long to get things right.” Hawk certainly had things right. He is missed.

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - June 3, 1999

Holly Springs among first to have heart attack response

In about two months, Holly Springs will become one of the first cities in the state to have a citywide Automated External Defibrillator (AED) response program. Grant money will pay for the AED, used to assist people who are having a heart attack.

Really big fish!

Johnny Work of Snow Lake caught a 49-pound catfish with a worm, rod and reel at Pickwick Lake on May 22. He was accompanied by his 2-year-old son, Alex Work.

25 Years Ago - May 31, 1984

40th anniversary of D-Day - Campbell Teel was at Normandy

On June 6, 1944, the beaches of Normandy, France, were the site of an enormous undertaking by the Allied Forces to help bring the war in Europe to a close. The day is known in world history as “D-Day.” Approximately 3,000,000 men were involved in the invasion. One of those men was Campbell Teel of Mt. Pleasant. He was one of the supportive troops of the 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion in Company D to land on Omaha Beach on the morning of June 6, 1944, four minutes after H hour, which was approximately 6:34 a.m. Campbell received many medals and honors as he so faithfully served his country. In 1946 Campbell married Ruby Allene Gardner, also of Mt. Pleasant.

50 Years Ago - May 28, 1959

Sandra Moore will return home this weekend

Unless unexpected complications set in, The South Reporter has learned that Sandra Moore will return home this coming weekend. She is now sitting up and yesterday, was able to talk to her grandmother on the telephone. Sandra is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Moore of this city. Sandra was operated on for a serious heart condition two weeks ago at the Memorial Hospital in Florida.

Fants entertain with swimming party

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fant, Nancy Fant and Bill Fant entertained with a swimming party and picnic at Walter Place, honoring their son and brother, Ruff Fant, a member of the Holly High senior class.

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