Honor Veterans and Service Dogs: Donate Now
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AMERICA'S FIRST VETERANS SERVICE DOG MEMORIAL
A Historic Tribute to Our Heroes and Their Faithful Companions
THE MISSION:
We are creating America's first-ever memorial dedicated exclusively to veterans and their service dogs - a permanent tribute to the life-saving partnerships that help our nation's heroes heal, adapt, and thrive after service.
THE VISION:
Located at the Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park, this bronze memorial will honor the thousands of veterans whose service dogs provide critical support for PTSD, mobility assistance, and daily independence. This isn't just a statue - it's a comprehensive memorial experience featuring the Patriot Paws Plaza with personalized tribute bricks surrounding a life-size bronze sculpture.
WHY THIS MATTERS:
- 61 million Americans live with disabilities, but less than 1% have access to service dogs
- 1 in 3 veterans struggle with post-combat mental health challenges
- Only 1% of veteran service dog applications are approved
- 3-year average wait for a trained service dog
- This memorial fills a critical gap - no existing memorial honors veteran service dogs
THE IMPACT:
This memorial will serve as an educational beacon, helping the public understand the difference between service dogs and pets, the rigorous training process, and the life-changing impact these partnerships have on veteran families.
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS:
- Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park - Permanent home with high visibility
- Sutton Betti - Renowned sculptor with 60+ military monuments
- Three Little Birds Outdoor Living - Professional hardscape installation
- Landscaping - Site preparation and beautification
PATRIOT PAWS PLAZA BRICK DONATION TIERS:
$125 - STANDARD BRICK
- 1 line of text (18 characters maximum)
- Paw print engraving included
- Permanent placement in Patriot Paws Plaza
$300 - LARGE BRICK
- 2 lines of text (18 characters per line)
- Paw print engraving included
- Permanent placement in Patriot Paws Plaza
$750 - PREMIUM BRICK
- 3 lines of text (18 characters per line)
- Paw print engraving included
- Special placement in prominent location
- Permanent placement in Patriot Paws Plaza
$3,000 - CORNERSTONE BRICK
- 4 lines of text (18 characters per line)
- Paw print engraving included
- Prime location placement
- Permanent placement in Patriot Paws Plaza
JOIN US IN MAKING HISTORY:
Every donation to America's First Veterans Service Dog Memorial creates a lasting legacy that will educate, inspire, and honor for generations to come. Whether you contribute $25 or $2,500, you're not just funding a memorial - you're ensuring that the life-saving bond between veterans and their service dogs is never forgotten. Help us create a place where families can learn, veterans can heal, and heroes - both human and canine - are honored with the dignity they deserve. Together, we're building more than bronze and stone; we're building hope, awareness, and a permanent tribute to the courage that serves long after the uniform comes off.
Your support today honors every veteran who has found healing, independence, and renewed purpose through their faithful four-legged battle buddy. Let's make history together.
Organizer
Sarge Julie Muster Bryson
Organizer
La Plata, MD