Once again, Sgt. Armand Perreault and Brianna—my U.S. Army sister from Cocktails in The War Room—are Oscar Mike and on a mission. This time, they invited me to join them for a very special visit to Delmyra Kennels in Exeter, Rhode Island.
There, we met Ruth Delmyra, who shared the powerful story of her late husband, Scott Gordon, and the creation of a War Dog Memorial in his honor. Located at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, this monument pays tribute to the bond between service members and their loyal K9 companions.
Ruth walks us through the emotional journey of bringing this tribute to life, from concept to installation. Sgt. Perreault, a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, reflects on what this memorial means to the veteran community. Together, they paint a vivid picture of the statue—a Vietnam-era Marine alongside his war dog—that captures the heart and sacrifice of military working teams.
Mark your calendars: The official dedication ceremony will take place Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at 12 PM at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery.
To learn more about this sacred ground where Rhode Island’s heroes are remembered, visit: vets.ri.gov
Special thanks to Ruth, Brianna, and “Sarge” for sharing this heartfelt mission with us. This is one episode you won’t want to miss.
