A Missing Dog (statue)
I’ve written here before about my dad’s tracker dog Caesar.
Dad was teamed with Caesar during the Vietnam War.
They developed a special bond and Caesar save dad’s life - twice!
So I owe that dog bit of a debt, I guess.
This statue of Caesar - a symbol for all dogs that served during the Vietnam War - was erected in Sydney three years ago.
It was placed near the railway station at Edmondson Park.
Well, I’ve just learned that in December it was stolen. (A Channel 7 report on the theft via Facebook and here’s another report.)
The unveiling
The likely thieves (link)
Maybe it was melted down - maybe it’s intact?
If you can help in any way, do let me know. It would mean a lot.
To quote an email from my dad:
“It wasn't all about Caesar but has stolen the memory of 10 other dogs that saved many Australian lives - and mine (twice) and then were abandoned after the war. To think that the sculpture has been melted down for quick cash or placed in someone's front yard as a garden gnome breaks my heart.”
Here’s a video I made about Caesar with my dad… I have another one unedited which I’ll try to get back into production.
POST SCRIPT: Some great news