Speech
October 5, 2019
Hero Dog Awards
Good evening. I would like to thank God first and foremost for creating our Hero Dogs and allowing them to courageously enrich and interact in our lives like no other of His creatures can do.
Thank you to American Humane and our sponsor, Zoetis makers of Simperica, for the honor of being part of this experience.
Thank you to my family, who give Dax and I unconditional love and the courage to go out the door every night.
I’d also like to thank Sheriff Idleburg, Undersheriff Oliver, the Lake County administration, command, deputies, fellow K9 handlers and our trainers, especially my mentors and friends Alex and Paula Rothacker.
Thank you to all of Dax’s supporters who voted and fill an important role in his success.
Lastly, to my partner Dax, a warrior for good. Dax you have saved my life and the lives of so many others more times than I will ever know. You are admired for your courage, noble qualities, and your outstanding achievements... and all you ask for in return is love and play. I’m a better person because of you, and the world is a better and safer place. You will always be my hero.