Memorials & Tributes
Below is a list of memorial and tribute donations made to National Airedale Rescue along with special stories for some of them. The first few listed by year include all the donors for that year along with links to any special stories. You can also search for a special story using the filter. If you would like to have your memorial or tribute listed, click here for instructions.
Donations to the June Dutcher Airedale Memorial also benefit the ATCA Rescue Committee and National Airedale Rescue. Click here to learn more about this memorial.
There are also two additional links to remembrances on other memorial sites that support Airedale rescue.
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| Click on any highlighted name to open a separate page. |
| In memory of June Dutcher |
| In Memory ofOtis |
| In Memory of Ivy |
| In Memory of Lynn Anderson |
| In Memory of Gracie Theodore |
| In Memory of Brad Turner |
| Trish Mandes -- in honor of Tessa, the lovely Airedale Elizabeth Berry and Helga Adams helped me adopt. Tessa has been a great comfort in dealing with the loss of my two dog friends, as well as of my Airedale Toby, who died several months before we fell in love with Tessa. Tessa is such a sweet, light-hearted, faithful, and amusing dog. |
| In Memory of Lucy Belvedere |
| In Memory of Liza Dunn-LaFrance |
| Nancy and Frank Foster - In memory of "Tuffie", dear Airedale, 15 years old, of Ed & Bonnie Peterson. Tuffie was the last survivor of a litter, two of which we owned also. |
| In Memory of Sadie Comello |
| In Memory of Racey Mae Stevens |
| Andrea Moore: In Honor of Brucker for Jan and Helena. I loved him very much and will miss him as I know you both will. I will always remember the wonderful walks and cuddles we had. |
| In Memory of Ruza Berry |
| In Memory of Andrew George Ross |
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| Watson Brennan |
| Joyce Stadele |
| Zachary Ross |
| Brodie Theodore |
| Sussex Hills Kennel Club in memory of Peggy Ayers |
| Kathryn Eleveld - Tribute in honor of my friend's birthday. She is Jan Wiles, Oklahoma Airedale Rescue Coordinator. |
| Max Arnold |
| Waldo Ferrer |
| Valerie Bausch -- In memory to a loving companion...Ms. KD. |
| Bill Fineran |
| Cristine A. Ruckman and Donald L. Pett: In loving memory of Feisty (7/24/90 Gillette, WY- 10/25/03 Billings, MT). Although Feisty was not a rescue Airedale, she rescued us. |
| Donations in Memory of David Nevin |
| Emily Sweeney -- in memory of Bentley an Airedale who died on May 1, 2005 |
| Lisa & Dave Krack -- In memory of our "mixed" dale Gracie. |
| Rebecca Hansen -- In memory of our dear Holly, who passed away far too soon on October 14, 2004, and in honor of our parents, Stanley and Barbara Hansen, friends to Airedales everywhere. |
| Michael Doherty -- To honor the 50th wedding anniversary of Jack Beal and Sondra Freckelton. |
| Kathleen Fisher - Zeus--the best-- still miss you, Buddy |
| To Arthur Bernstein - In loving memory of your sweet boy, Max. He had a wonderful life with his family. We understand your sadness and hope that happier memories bring comfort to you. With love, Helene, Steve and Family |
| Sidney Hardie -- In memory of your beloved "Dr. Mac" |
| In memory of George McElroy Senior of Chicago |
| Lucy Vogel |
| Jake Sprankle |
| Christine Lamb - In loving memory of sweet Jake and June Dutcher, the wonderful lady who allowed me to give him a home. |
| Michael Krulik - In honor of Winchester, an Airedale and member of the Larry Taube and Dennis Dingler family |
| Tom & Holly -- In memory of Wolfie -- Happy Holidays, Wayne & Laura |
| Susan & Alex Harris - In honor of Bob & Robyn Silverberg's 50th Wedding Anniversary |
| Charlotte Lahar - Memorial Contribution in remembrance of "Lucy" beloved Airedale friend and companion of: Philip, Anne, Nicholas and Rebecca Lahar of Vienna, VA |
| Giesla Hoelscher - In honor of Bryllo, who made us laugh every day of her 14 years with us. We miss you. |
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| Dorothy Duff - In memory of Rugby, companion Airedale to Ellana Livermore |
| Christine Sheffer - In memory of Jake, the beloved friend of Riley and Brin. Although not an Airedale, Jake was best buddies to an Airedale rescue boy. He taught Riley the rules and ropes in the all too short time that they had together. Jake will be missed by the entire Kobrin family. |
| John & Edna Ball - In Memory of Ted Moore |
| Anonymous - Max - Beloved four-legged loved one to Deb and her family. |
| Joey Warren - In memory of the best dad ever, Roger Lien |
| Elana and Douglas Gould - In memory of Harry Ryden |
| Delia Hardie and the NOLAdales would like to thank Marilyn Doudt for the many years that she has devoted to needy Airedales and Airedale people. She rallied the Airedale people in the Dallas area when my four Airedales and I needed temporary housing when we evacuated to Dallas from Katrina in 2005. Thank you for all you do and have done for Airedales. Delia Hardie and The NOLAdales |
| In Memory of Argus TOO March 1, 1995 - July 11, 2005 |
| Christine Shintani - In memory of Tucker Plumb |
| Stephanie Wiles - In memory of Amelia Earhart Wiles and in honor of my mother, Jan Wiles, for her commitment to the cause. As the grief of Amelia's passing lessens, I know the void she has left will be filled by another needing and deserving Rescue Dale. |
| In Memory of Marilyn Doudt |
| Christine Piro - Dedicated to Dean Lewis O'Hollaren Sr. |
| Lisa Nettleton - In memory of Amelia Wiles |
| Mary Ann Walker - In Memory of Mette Marie Deller |
| Morrie Picking - In Honor of Frances Martin |
| Steve Gomes and Linda Bell - In honor of "Ginger" |
| Mindy Burgess (Sam & Abby) - In Memory of Sophie Halleck |
| Drew & Katie Kircher - In honor of Alison Lang |
| Corey Carnegie - In Memory of "Dale" |
| Lisa Hammond and Family - In Memory of Dick Trapp |
| Joey Warren - In loving memory of Stevie Barrett, a very good dog |
| Cynthia Berner - In honor of Odie and Penny ~ our Airedales: Thanks for all you do for such a wonderful breed |
| Anonymous donation in Honor of Bill Koslowe on Father's Day |
| Stacey Sell -- In Honor of Tom Sell |
| Rita Ferrer - Memorial Gift for Dolly Gade. Beloved by Milt and Mary |
| Patches Radosta - In Memory of Two Airedales who died from canine Influenza ... Simon & Abby |
| Kerry, Kent, Sammy and Pumpkin Walker - in memory of Scout Herman |
| Mary Ellen Griffith - In memory of Britt, who gave all of us many years of laughter and love. |
| For Doug & Cedra in memory of Brody, from Juliet & Danny |
| From the Board of Directors of National Airedale Rescue - In Memory of Shane Fineran |
| Christine and Tim Sheffer - Memorial for Otis Sanborn. Milo and Otis were always a beach loving pair o' dales. |
| Christine Sheffer - In Memory of Argyle nee Super Sam-- Tim Sheffer's all time favorite foster and all around super dog! |
| Sandy and Barry Emerson - In Memory of Montgomery "Monty" Karris |
| Laurie and Patrick Keating - In Memory of Sir Snickers Big Trouble |
| Christine Sheffer - In Memory of Knute Ashton |
| Chris and Maria Whittle - Dedicated to Chester Bear Lewis |
| Laurie Winton -- Dedicated to Bobbie Fakkema |
| Dina Chernick - In Loving Memory of Stella and Oona |
| Glenn and Beth Marron - In memory of Lucy |
| Patrick and Laurie Keating - In memory of Sir Snickers Big Trouble - His birthday was October 19 |
| Esther and Sid Kallner -- In Memory of John Urbach |
| Evelyn C. Walker and Wells -- In Memory of Sasha Browning |
| Mary and Walt Reams -- In Honor of Molly of Arizona |
| Kristina Krumdick - In Memory of Paddy Close |
| Sidney Hardie, Jack and Rose -- In Memory of Gus Williams -- We will miss you, "El Guso" |
| A donation in honor of Neko the Birthday Dog has been made to the National Airedale Rescue Center by Denise and Paige. Happy Birthday Nekes! |
| Jeffrey Close - In Memory of Paddy |
| Kathleen Hyzer - Dedicated to Murphy the Dog |
| In memory of Toby Blair of the Bay City Six. Thank you Erin for loving this Airedale that was so in need. What a fortunate Airedale he was. From Dorothy Dunn Duff and Toby (hanging on) |
| Robin Elizabeth Parsley - in memory of A.D., the best clown ever. |
| Anonymous Donation dedicated to Lynn, Kathy and Candace Jones |
| Karen Koskinas - Dedicated to Beth Reed |
| Merry Christmas to Ann M. Randle and Greta from The Ruffee Family |
| Lisa Andersen -- Dedicated to Rich Sandell |
| Christel Hughes - In Memory of Mary Beasom |
| CeCe and Baron and Tim and Christine Sheffer - In Memory of Bristol Sheffer - 12.5 wonderful Airedale years |
| Harriett Kimball - In Honor of Pam McGarry |
| Michael, Monica, Justin and Ty Gentry - In Honor of Lynn Jennings |
| Mary Rafferty - In Honor of Chuck and Lucky the Airedale |
| Elizabeth Berry - In Honor of ET the Extra Terrier and Tallydale's Miss Jasmine |
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| Newman Hardy |
| Ann J. Adams - In Honor of Daisy Salva |
| Lawrence (Clint) Alcott |
| Miss Madeleine (Madie, The Princess) |
| Dorothy Duff - to the Senior Airedales Fund in memory of Clio Holzwarth |
| Ohio River Valley Airedale Terrier Club - in memory of Ann Maddox |
| Sharon Dantzig - In Memory of Duchess Shkolnik |
| Gwendolyn Briley and the Staff of the Pink Pony -- In Memory of Thomas Payne |
| To Cindy Clausen -- In Memory of Henry Clausen, beloved dog and friend -- From Bryan & Sarah Erwin |
| Nancy Greig Nance |
| Judy Burke - In honor of Don "Happy Birthday, Korana" |
| The Humes Family -- In Memory of Harry Ballman |
| The Burcham and Saner Families -- In Memory of Gable Stronberg |
| Tami Cassel, Monica Pino, Christina Neff, Bridget Stauring and Jill Williams - in memory of Crosby |
| Riley Hardie |
| Lynn & Jeff Wallace - In honor of Sandy & Tom Pesota -- Thank you for all of your Airedale Rescue work! |
| Lydia Ross - In Memory of Fiona, Boomer and Izzy |
| M. E. Moore - In honor of April McLean |
| Mary & Walt Reams - In Memory of Salsa (1996-2006) |
| In memory of Bear Lanzer, from Andy Lanzer's co-workers at Liberty Mutual. |
| Chris Cranston -- in memory of Crosby Cassel |
| Suzanne Crow - in memory of Cutter and Cricket |
| To Professor Jessica Rabin, in memory of Toby, from English & Communications Dept. at Anne Arundel Community College |
| From Joneta T. Williams in memory of Argus, TOO (AKC) |
| Dina Chernick: In loving memory of MJ Tratmar Nightwatch Faerie Queene and Che Buona Stella |
| Mary and Walt Reams - In Memory of Toby Baldwin |
| Christine Sheffer - In Memory of Bridgit Perry-- the much loved aire-girl of Marianne and Robin Perry |
| Tim Sheffer - In memory of Star Mattison (AM/CAN CH Bristol Aires Northern Star ) |
| Nanch Hall (and Dinah) - In memory of Ellie J. McFearsome |
| Ellana Livermore - In memory of Beau Dwiggins |
| Lisa Nettleton - In honor of Jan Wiles - guardian angel of Dolly & Daffodil (Cassie?) Dolly is living / Daffodil (Cassie?) is deceased of Oklahoma |
| Pamela McGarry - In loving memory of Sam Saunders |
| Dorothy McNinch in honor of Nancy Doll |
| White, Schneider Young & Chiodini PC in memory of Airedale Lupin Chodini |
| Russ & Judy Tyler, in honor of Airedales Sandy and Abbie Wisnet |
| M. Joan Johnson - Dedicated to: John & Dorrie Johnson |
| Dorothy Duff - In memory of Carol Domeracki's Jenkins |
| Heather & Jerry Vogt - In Honor of Peg & Alex Ariza |
| Christine Sheffer - In memory of dear sweet Milo |
| Jackie McGuinness - For Milo who crossed the bridge on 20th dec 2006 he is whole again and for Shirley who loved him -- from the wild bunch |
| Gloria Garcia - In Memory of Melinda's Atticus |
| Derek Bullard - Dedicated to Ruth Ellen Hill |
| Mark de Maria - Dedicated to Jeanette Brown, Stephanie De Maria, and Tess |
| Rene Sollod - In memory of Atticus, Melinda Costa's beloved boy |
| Jen & Ron, Oregon - in memory of Angus Hagel |
| Anne Wilson - In Memory of Atticus |
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Dorothy Duff - In Memory of Harry Martin of Oklahoma What a fine dog and what a wonderful home he had.
Elizabeth Mattison - In Memory of Bristol Sheffer
| Dorothy Dunn Duff: In memoriam-Miss Bristol Sheffer |
| Sidney Hardie - For the Senior Fund -- In Memory of Shadow LaFrance |
| Dorothy Dunn Duff: An Airedale Friend and companion to Rusty LaFrance. We miss you Shadow. Dorothy & Will |
| Kelley & Patrick -- In Memory of Magoo |
| In Memory of Earl "Chuck" Andes of Mays Landing, New Jersey Michaela Andes and Susan Wolf Stanley R. Zajac Dominic Murgido |
| Ted and Ab Pertzborn - In memory of Robert & Helen Sherman |
| Sherry and Bob Vernick - In memory of Charles Tobin of Marblehead -- loved sailing and walking dogs |
| Sidney Hardie - In Memory of Toby Duff, 15 yr and 2 mo and 7 days old, who gave Dorothy and Will 8 wonderful years of companionship. |
| Will and Dorothy Duff - In Memory of Toby Duff Toby Duff was the oldest of the Bay City Six rescued by Ellana Livermore and Erin Blair. he was fostered by Tom and Cindy Dwyer and went to his forever home with Will and Dorothy Duff. Toby had such a heart. His mind and heart wanted to live on but his body failed him. He was loved by many and will live on in our hearts. |
| Rusty LaFrance - In Memory of Toby Duff |
| Erin Blair - In memory of Toby Duff of the Bay City Six. He lived happily ever after thanks to the great kindness of Dorothy and Will. Now the two rescued Tobys are reunited in a far better place than where they started. |
| Erin Blair - In memory of Riley Livermore, whose last months on this earth were blessed with the loving hospice care of foster parents Ellana and Jim. |
| Sidney Hardie - In memory of Gurrl and Winston Carrier |
| Rebecca Browning - In Memory of Clue |
| Dorothy &er; Will Duff - Audrey Duff was frequently called "Auntie Audrey" She was the supervisor of all Airedale activities in the Duff household. She loved living in the mountains and hunting gophers. Audrey had shared 10 of her years with us and we are so happy to have had that time with her. We hope Audrey and Toby are together running free and joining our beloved Miss Madie. |
| Kirsten Nelson - Donation in honor of Jackie Cash, Barbara Yager and Christina Prange - the Airedale Rescue Group |
| Allison &er; Meredith Green - In memory of S. "Mark" Levitt |
| Heather Tobin - In Memory of My Beloved Uncle Charlie Tobin |
| Caroline Siegfried - In Memory of William Koslowe |
| Nancy Story - In Memory of Vivien Smiley |
| Kerrie B. Koslowe - In Memory of Bill Koslowe |
| Cathy Bohaty - In Memory of William Koslowe |
| David Paul - In Memory of William Koslowe |
| Gordon and Risa Blair - In Memory of Bill Koslowe |
| Joe and Mada Johnston - In Memory of Thatcher |
| Maureen and Jim Scott - In honor of our little Airedale Wanna-Be, Pifflesqueak who crossed the bridge May 13, 2008. |
| From the Destination by Design Family - In Memory of dear sweet Abby |
| Judie & Kirk Patrick - In Memory of Pelle |
In Memory of Francis "Frank" Gillis
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| Nancy Flagg & Jill Brennan - In Memory of Julius Warren |
| Sara L. Diercks - In Honor of Airedales Maggie & Bizzy |
Christine Sheffer - In Memory of Airedale Chad Stover
| Sidney Hardie - In Memory of Airedale Seneca Dashing Knave "Jack" Dorothy Duff - In memory of Jack Hardie - What a fantastic Airedale. Dorothy, Will, Ce'sar, Sunny and Rocket In memory of Jack, Seneca Dashing Knave - it was an honor to know you. from the Warren Pack Rusty LaFrance - In memory of Master Jack and in Honor of his upright Delia Hardie - In memory of Jack, Seneca Dashing Knave, 1/31/1997-7/14/2008 Chuck, Ann and Betsy Jackson - In Memory of Jack (Seneca Dashing Knave) Nancy Flagg & Jill Brennan - In Memory of Jack Hardie - an Extraordinary Airedale Lori Taylor - In memory of Sidney Hardie's Seneca Dashing Knave "Jack" |
| Sidney Hardie and Rose - Our hearts go out to Joey and Jordy. We know that Jack will be there, along with Jules, to greet Junie with tail wags and kisses. |
| David Barrett - In memory of Junie Warren, Airedale, and beloved companion, of Joey Warren. |
| Ellen and Andrew Tung - In memory of Airedale Nina |
| Kramer's Heads or Tails, Inc. - In Memory of a Friend/Client who loved his Airedales |
| Bernard and Elizabeth Bach - In memory of Airedale Muldoon Zimmerman |
| Sidney Hardie - In Memory of Forge - Stone Ridge Wrought Iron, MHV |
| Gina Bernbaum - In honor of Robert Silverberg's 75th birthday |
| The William H. and Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation - in memory of Donna Marie Enerson |
| Dorothy Duff - In loving memory of Zoe, Companion to Matilde, Lloyd and Rufus |
| Nancy Flagg & Jill Brennan - In Memory of Junie Warren - Our Hearts Go Out to Joey and Jordi |
| Tammy Rollins - In Honor of Amy Meyer |
| Sidney Hardie - In Memory of Rusty LaFrance's Airedale, Monte |
| Bill Black - In Memory of Clyde |
| Kim Hoffmann - In honor of Jinx Collins, and her airedales, Clifford and Tulsa |
| Ellana Livermore - In Memory of Geraldine (Jerri) McDonnell |
| Joan and David Morton - In Memory of McGee Bly - We are sorry for your loss of such a wonderful dog who touched many lives. He immortalized "Honeychuck" |
| Beth Rackow - With fond memories of Audrey -- long walks in Patterson Park, chasing rats and cats, digging holes in the backyard, all those great accessories, and that wagging nub of a tail. She is missed by those who loved her. |
| Sherry Stover - In Memory of Chad "Buddy" |
| Cinda Becker - In Memory of Leonard Bustillo |
| Barbara M. Brutvan - In Memory of Leonard Bustillo |
| Elisabeth Martin - In Memory of Peanut |
| Barbara and Bruce Zeiger - In memory of: Barky and Prinny Shpigel |
| Beth Sweeny - In memory of Carey Naumann |
| Drew Brodsky - In Memory of Rusty |
| Carole Haselton - In Honor of Tim McNall |
| Pamela Muir - In Honor of Wendy Atkinson |
| Susan Williams is in memory of Airedale Winfield Klingensmith/Chappel |
| Rosemary Fluman - in honor of Mary Godwin |
| Linda Hobbet - in honor of Eli and Lola |
| Christina, Steve, Bianca & Marisa - To Dad and Sandi, A small token of all your hard work! Merry Christmas |
| Leslie Pultz - In Honor of Jeanne Plauth |
| Jan Bohnsack - In Memory of Ellie who loved her grand dogs |
| Alyson Elder - In Memory of Amazing Grace "Gracie" Donation not cleared yet |
| Sidney Hardie - In honor of Diane and Butch Wilson, for the great care and love they have given to beautiful Lady |
| Rayma Cartier - in honor of Bella Bella |
| Frances Martin - in honor of Jan Wiles and Jennifer Zoellner, Ok Airedale Volunteers |
| Caroline W. Plyler - in Honor of Jan Wiles |
| Jason and Nicole Fox - In Honor of Piper and Sophie Fox |
| Linda Shradel - In Honor of Susan Fox |
| Sharon Fay & Maxine Schaffer - In Honor of Patrick and Charles O'Donnell |
Joey Fineran and Delia Hardie - brass plate for the June Dutcher Memorial in memory of Jack Hardie
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