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.
Use the filter below to search for a particular memorial or tribute. Type what you are searching for, then press the "enter" key.
- Delia Hardie - for the senior fund in memory of Babette of New Mexico (formerly of Louisiana)
- Duane and Bette Baldwin - in Memory of our sweet little Babette - if love could have saved her, she would have lived forever
- Dr. A. A. Koeller - in Memory of Frank Briskie
- Judy Padour - in Memory of Frank Briskie
- Mary Alice Briskie - in Memory of Frank Briskie
- Robin Hersh - In Memory and Honor for the late, great, courageous RED !!
- Melissa Sibley - in Memory of Chase Brittan
- Dorothy Duff - In Memory of Harry, beloved companion of Julie Bisbee
- Delia Hardie - in Memory of Coocaloo
- Sidney Hardie - in Memory of Brody Richards
- Andrea Burchell - for SWAT - in Loving Memory of Rumleigh
- Dr. Jessica G. Rabin - in Memory of Sean
- Nelda Moore - donation via Justgive.org in Memory of Minnie Oliver
- John and Ann Dudley - in Memory of Ilona Sanderson
- Jacqueline McFadden-Crowley - in Memory of Barney
- Dr. Jessica Rabin - in memory of Elizabeth Pula Anthony
- Judy Dwiggins - in Memory of Otto Kaufmann Smith
- Lisa, Marc and Sammy Dorfman - in Memory of Kobe
- Dorothy & Will SWAT - New Mexico - in Memory of "Bear" Redpath
- Beverly and David Green - in Memory of Kay Altera
- Andrea Denninger - in Memory of Ellana Livermore
- Dorothy and Will Duff - In memory of Gene Wolfe lover of Airedales and husband to Joyce Miller
- Leidos Health - in memory of Ronald Seitz for Airedale Rescue of Western New York
- Dorothy and Will Duff - In memory of Connie and Ron's Airedale, Josh. He had the best possible life with you. You have been such a wonderful support to rescue. So sad that it comes at this time of year but look forward to seeing you both and Annie at the Airedale Walk
- Mary & Stuart Gleich - In memory of Ch. Swinging Bridge Precocity
- From Rusty and Sidney: In Memory of Gracie Jane and with the deepest gratitude to Artemis, who took in this senior girl (12 years old) and loved her until it was time to release her from pain at the age of almost 14 years.
- Barbara Armstrong - in Memory of "Maisey" Sexton
- Dorothy Duff - In memory of Airedale Wilson Hill Much loved and beautifully cared for devoted companion to Ruth Ellen
- Dina Chernick - in memory of Big Dog, Astro, who is ever-missed
- Dr. Jessica Rabin - In memory of St. Nicky
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- In loving memory of Sammy - Matt, Deborah, Christina, & Doug
- Kimberly Tobergte - in memory of Mick Holford
- Sidney Hardie - in Memory of Poppy Kane
- Elizabeth Karier - This donation is in memory of Joey Fineran. I never met her in person, but sure wish I had.
- Dorothy and Will Duff - in Memory of Molli Duff
- Patty Thompson - in Memory of Calvin Frieling
- Scott Kay - In Memory of Calvin Frieling
- Dorothy Duff - in Memory of Colbaire Reis-Pedersen
- Mary Jo Burgess - in Memory of Stone Ridge Faire Magic
- Nori Comello - in Memory of Hector Comello
- Claire Sommers - in loving memory of CH Hardies Topper Too. He will be missed by all who knew him.
- In memory of David Filas
- Carole Watkins
- Blair Williams
- Kim Masteller
- Ruthie Baumbach and Claire Murphy
- Dr. Jessica Rabin - In memory of Haley Burmaster
- Delia Hardie - in memory of Rusty LaFrance's dear, dear Amber
- Tim and Christine Sheffer - in memory of Zander, Liz Mattison's dog, that recently crossed the bridge.
- Mary Jo Warren - In honor of Pepper from Joey and Reacher. She was one special girl and she’ll still be in charge of everything.
- In Memory of Jacques from his Friends and Family
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- A. J. Koontz & Daryl Rutland - in Memory of Dana Gilbert
- Katherine Appleton - to the Joey Fineran Senior Fund in Honor of Izzy
- Donations in honor of Mary Giltner's Birthday
- Sherryl Hardy
- Margaret Beardslee
- Oletha Gustus
- Scott Powell - in Honor of Delia Lane Hardie
- In Honor of Connor deGraff's 10th Birthday:
- Joanne Oneil
- Jackson Davenport
- Luke Karp
- Keri Pokorny
- Beth, Monica, Jennifer and Marguerite - in Honor of Christi Frecceri's retirement
- Pam Vandergrift - in Honor of Lydia Ross
- Kathleen ONeill - in honor of the engagement of Sarah Mims and Elliott Wheaton
- Andrea Bue - in Honor of Linda Kramer
- Heather Johnson - for Texas Airedale Rescue in memory of Kathy Hasty
- Renee Givens
- Paul Freije, In Memory of James E. Freije
- Estate of Madeline L. Wells - in memory of her beloved Airedales
- Dorothy Duff - in Memory of Annie Amidon
- Suzanne Eskenazi - In Memory of General "Big G" Davies and to honor the life of Sandra Merwin
- In Memory of Joey Warren
- Lori Taylor
- Elizabeth Karier
- Mrs. Mary Moore
- Marcia Hogsed
- R E Hill
- Lydia Ross
- Becky Hawkins - in Memory of Big G
- Lydia Ross - in Memory of Sharron Moody
- In Honor of Sandra Merwin
- Deb Manheim
- Barbara Bonfield
- Beth Goldstein
- Toby Shpigel - donation to the Joey Fineran Memorial Senior Fund in honor of Sandra Merwin
- In Memory of Sandra Merwin
- Christine Sheffer
- Barbara Bonfield Sandra Merwin..Thank you for everything..xoxo Barbara and Shaggy
- Allyson Perling
- Luanne Gertsner
- Donna Gillespie
- Wanda Cordelli - With great respect and admiration of Sandra Merwin
- Roberta Sparr
- Mary A. Pilecki - in Memory of James M. Reed, past president of the Airedale Terrier Club of New England
- Teresa McCarthy - in memory of "Charlie" Rubane - a very special Airedale who will be greatly missed by his friends at All Pets Animal Hospital, (especially the kennel techs).
- Carole Raisbeck - in Memory of Tucker Raisbeck
- Lydia Ross - Cooper, beloved Yellow Lab and Airedale wannabe, crossed the bridge last week. He had the best life with my family. He was the lone survivor of a car crash that killed my nephew, Zachary Ross, 12 yrs ago.
- Kathryn M. Krause - In Memory of Jim Krause
- Pistell Family Foundation - In Memory of our two rescue Airedales who are no longer with us (Tigger & Jenni)
- Barbara Armstrong - in Memory of Maisey Sexton
- Lisa Accomazzo - in the memory of Duke the Airedale and in honor of his mate Luly. Also, in memory of Bear and Cabot Airedales, our first as a family
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- Kristen Moore - In loving memory of sweet Camille. How we will miss her kisses, mischief, and happiness.
- Barbara Armstrong - in Memory of "Maisey" Sexton
- Mangesh Hattikudur - In honor of Leo Maloney (a wonderful dog and friend)
- Donald and Sharon Lafler - In honor of Paul and Cali Erickson
- Pam Vandergrift - in Honor of Lydia Ross
- Missouri Airedale Owners group - in Loving Memory of Terry Kratchman. She touched all our lives, not only with Airedales, but with her beautiful spirit.
- Grace Lopes - In memory of Riley Allende
- Melissa Sibley - Donation to Grace J. Sibley Memorial Fund in Memory of Lynaire's Fiona
- Dr. Fran Weinstock - in honor of Frances Martin for Rosie's 7th Birthday
- Delia Hardie - In Memory Ch Hardies Topper Too 05/01/2000 - 05/26/2015. Forever in my Heart, my most special of all the special Airedales that I have ever had live with my, sweet, smart, handsome and of course, mischievous Airedale boy.
- Judy and Roy Dwiggins - in Memory of Chuckles Eash. Chuckles will always hold a special place in many hearts. Rebecca’s love for him inspired her to share her talents and love to make many blocks for the Airedale Quilting Bee rescue quilts. Thank you, Chuckles for helping so many other Airedales.
- Alice and Ging - in loving memory of Tali
- Lynn Davis
- In memory of Len Galante [Leonard T. Galante, Col. USAF (Ret.)]
- Mark Werner
- Anonymous
- Joiyce Pawlowski
- Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape
- Jessica Rabin - In Memory of Twiggy (Coldstream Outrageous Style)
- John and Diane Lee - In Memory of Lucy Crossman
- Kyle Smith - in Memory of "Elsa"
- Don Lafler - in memory of Rusty, a rescued Airedale, and a real gentleman
- Kristin Moore - donation to the Joey Fineran Memorial Senior Fund in memory of Sofie
- Sidney Hardie - in honor of all the members of the Airedale Rescue Quilting Bee, current and past. What a very talented and generous group of people. I am so sad that this era is over, but so proud of all you have contributed to saving the lives of homeless Airedales.
- Airedale Terrier Club of Illinois - in Memory of Janet Johnson Framke
- Madonna Binney - in Memory of Maxine Warner
- Par Merat - in Memory of Chewy
- Anonymous donation dedicated to Tia Jenkins in Memory of Darcy
- Kay Krause - In Memory of Jim Krause
- Delia Hardie - in Memory of the Noladales Who Have Crossed the Rainbow Bridge
- Barbara Armstrong - in Memory of "Maisey" Sexton
- Ken and Karyn Bauer - in Memory of Cookie Magnolia Bauer
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- Dusty, Kirsten, Peter, and Henry - in loving memory of Huckleberry. He is dearly missed.
- Steve Meltzer and Ann Doup - in Memory of Elise Schulze
- Pam Vandergrift - in Honor of Lydia Ross
- Barbara Bonfield - to the Joey Fineran Memorial Senior Fund Donation - Thank you, NAR and OKAR for my sweet Nonie
- Nata Shubin - In Memory of Nonie Bonfield
- Marian Dillon - In Memory of Tilly (a very good dog)
- Maria Palumbo - In memory of Willa (a much loved Airedale)
- Anonymous donation in memory of Willa
- Lori Taylor - In Memory of Pinky - Candy Kramlich's Airedale
- Lori Taylor - in Memory of Sophie - Lydia Ross' Airedale
- Deborah Meyer - Donation to the Joey Fineran Memorial Senior Airedale Fund in tribute of the marriage of Chris Avery and Michael Pulchalek.
- The Dunvilles - in Memory of Willie Mitchell
- Christian & Shannon Seckler Nakata - In Memory of Liberty, whom we miss dearly
- Patricia Healy - in memory of my beloved Pepper
- Libby Karier - in Memory of Wojo Biersack
- Donations for Airedale Terrier Rescue of the Virginias in Memory of Awanda R. Sidow
- Kirsten and David Weaver
- Pudge and Jack Lizza
- John and Robin Breidenbach
- Tim and Beth Sidow
- Elizabeth Karier - In Memory of Harry Biersack, owned and loved by Cathy Biersack
- Dorothy Duff - in Memory of Ron Grover
- Jennifer Hagel- memory of Bailey, Angus, Cody, Mars & Aires
- Kay Krause - in Memory of Jim Krause, who loved every one of our Airedales with such great passion.
- Leo Rotstein - Joey Fineran Memorial Senior Airedale Fund - in memory of Bentley
- Delia Lane Hardie - in Memory of Nola Hardie (10/1/2004-11/19/2018) my precious animal assisted therapy partner and rescue extraordinaire
- Judith Schulte - in Memory of Zoey, Reba and Dazzle
- Laurie and Harry Cole - for Airedale Terrier Rescue of the Virginias, in Honor of Cathy Biersack and in Memory of Wojo and Harry Biersack
