Wednesday, January 23 2013 11:19 PM EST2013-01-24 04:19:37 GMT
The Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly says no dogs allowed, but one local military mom says that dog deserved to be buried there
The Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly says no dogs allowed, but one local military mom says that dog deserved to be buried there
By Ron Savage Fox 2 News
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- The male black lab served his country. Mina the bomb sniffing canine sadly was put down after he developed a serious lung infection.
Mina was promoted to the rank of sergeant in the U.S. Army and he was given an honorable discharge. His handler, Sergeant Corey McCourt, who is still serving in the Army, requested Mina be buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.
But now I have a ruling from the Pentagon. They called and informed me that all national cemeteries are guided by federal law and there are no provisions for the burial of animals. They cited the federal law from 1973 -- the National Cemetery Act. The law reads burial of animals is not permitted. That includes canines who served the U.S. in combat.
We also made contact with the Military War Dog Cemetery in Lyon Township on Milford Road. The cemetery director said they are offering a service with full military honors. Canine services are free. Families do pay for a headstone if they so choose.
I spoke with Mina's family. They are still considering options and have not made a final decision. They are also contacting senators and congressmen representing Michigan. They are hoping to have the ruling overruled to allow a canine burial.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:44 GMT
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:29:11 GMT
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
Friday, January 18 2013 10:59 PM EST2013-01-19 03:59:24 GMT
Students, teammates, and family members gathered Friday night, remembering Toron Murphy Jr. A senior at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Detroit, Murphy Jr. died this past Tuesday after tragically
Students, teammates, and family members gathered Friday night, remembering Toron Murphy Jr. A senior at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Detroit, Murphy Jr. died this past Tuesday after tragically
Friday, June 14 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-06-15 03:42:43 GMT
Police say a man entered a Rochester Hills apartment through an unlocked door wall early Thursday morning and then sexually assaulted the woman inside.
Police say a man entered a Rochester Hills apartment through an unlocked door wall early Thursday morning and then sexually assaulted the woman inside.
Friday, June 7 2013 10:33 PM EDT2013-06-08 02:33:06 GMT
Golf is supposed to be a relaxing sport, but in Oakland Township, police say the game turned violent. A club was broken and then the shaft used to stab a man in the arm.
Golf is supposed to be a relaxing sport, but in Oakland Township, police say the game turned violent. A club was broken and then the shaft used to stab a man in the arm.
Monday, May 27 2013 7:01 AM EDT2013-05-27 11:01:40 GMT
A man accused of killing his wife and two children in Novi in 2008 has been extradited from India to Metro Detroit to face murder charges. His arrest could end a five-year-old murder mystery.
A man accused of killing his wife and two children in Novi in 2008 has been extradited from India to Metro Detroit to face murder charges. His arrest could end a five-year-old murder mystery.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:18:53 GMT
Dairy Boy keeps getting hit with tire tracks in the yard, so they brought in boulders to act as a visual warning and physical reminder not to cut the corner. Now they've been told those rocks must go.
Dairy Boy keeps getting hit with tire tracks in the yard, so they brought in boulders to act as a visual warning and physical reminder not to cut the corner. Now they've been told those rocks must go.
