Comments for Yorkie Doodle Dandy http://www.smokywardog.com/blog Four-pound Yorkshire Terrier Hero of WWII Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:33:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Bill Wynne by Frank Jones http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/the-author/comment-page-1/#comment-5277 Frank Jones Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:33:21 +0000 http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/?page_id=5#comment-5277 Just wanted to say a quick 'Hello' Bill. I emailed you a few years back.....you kindly sent me two copies of your autographed Smoky book...one to auction at Little Shelter, NY animal shelter, and one to replace a copy we had lost in a fire....that was the fire ( that we all survived!) mainly due to one of our two Yorkies, Sammy (Samantha) who alerted us......twice before she had done the same for my father, a Royal Navy WW2 Vet..sadly passed away now..... Anyhow, good to see you are still going strong.......you are a credit to Veterans, Americans and dog lovers everywhere, take care Bill, all the best, as always, Frank, Englishman..and Yorkie owner, NY. Just wanted to say a quick ‘Hello’ Bill.

I emailed you a few years back…..you kindly sent me two copies of your autographed Smoky book…one to auction at Little Shelter, NY animal shelter, and one to replace a copy we had lost in a fire….that was the fire ( that we all survived!) mainly due to one of our two Yorkies, Sammy (Samantha) who alerted us……twice before she had done the same for my father, a Royal Navy WW2 Vet..sadly passed away now…..
Anyhow, good to see you are still going strong…….you are a credit to Veterans, Americans and dog lovers everywhere,
take care Bill, all the best, as always,

Frank, Englishman..and Yorkie owner, NY.

]]> Comment on Smoky Memorials – Cleveland Metroparks by TV interview with Smoky sculpture creator, Susan Bahary | Yorkie Doodle Dandy http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/smoky-memorials/smoky-memorials-cleveland-metroparks/comment-page-1/#comment-4948 TV interview with Smoky sculpture creator, Susan Bahary | Yorkie Doodle Dandy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:58:10 +0000 http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/?page_id=12#comment-4948 [...] interview with talented sculptor Susan Bahary. Susan Bahary created the Smoky sculpture for the war dog memorial in the Cleveland Metroparks (Rocky River reservation). The interview features the Smoky sculpture, as well as some of Susan Bahary’s other war dog [...] [...] interview with talented sculptor Susan Bahary. Susan Bahary created the Smoky sculpture for the war dog memorial in the Cleveland Metroparks (Rocky River reservation). The interview features the Smoky sculpture, as well as some of Susan Bahary’s other war dog [...]

]]> Comment on Bill Wynne by Bill Wynne http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/the-author/comment-page-1/#comment-4866 Bill Wynne Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:07:19 +0000 http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/?page_id=5#comment-4866 Thank you all very for your kind words about Smoky and me. No, the only hospital visits Smoky did in New Guinea was at Nadzab in the 233rd Station Hospital in July of 1944. The big surprise here was, about five years ago I heard on the History Channel that the CO. of the hospital ( who allowed Smoky to go on rounds and to sleep on my bed for five nights) was Major/Dr. Charles W. Mayo of the Mayo Clinic. It was a Mayo Clinic staffed hospital. The group was formed in Rochester Minn. with another hospital in town forming a National Guard Unit in 1940 as war seemed eminent. The two nurses had the idea and asked me if it would be OK if they asked permission of their Commanding Officer to take Smoky on rounds? I said "fine. " And that is how it began and lastd 12 years the last 10 in civilian life. Yestday Yesterday ,Nov. 10,Cleveland Communoity College W Branch had me join other vets at the Museom /Archive at the College. The site is the former CRILE General Hospital later, Crile VA Hospital And the first Hospital we performed at home. We made bed to bed visists three weeks after we returned in Nov. of '45 . Smoky had a top of the fold page One story in the Cleveland PRESS and that launched our fame in the U.S. CRile Hospital called and asked us to come. Therapy Dog did not have a title until 1964 and that was at the suggestion of a Dr. Levin, that dogs might be used as therapy to mental Patients. Of coiurse Smoky had served mental Patients through the years. Once in Chicago she slipped through the bars of several who were locked up. Those men really appreciated her visit with them. The nurses were really sweating not knowing what ciould happen. Finally one said," Ok. Let her down now" The man holding her still smiling set herdown and she slipped back out through the bars. In summerof 1946 We did the Cleveland Psychiatric, 100 patients at a time. Bill Thank you all very for your kind words about Smoky and me.
No, the only hospital visits Smoky did in New Guinea was at Nadzab in the 233rd Station Hospital in July of 1944. The big surprise here was, about five years ago I heard on the History Channel that the CO. of the hospital ( who allowed Smoky to go on rounds and to sleep on my bed for five nights) was Major/Dr. Charles W. Mayo of the Mayo Clinic. It was a Mayo Clinic staffed hospital. The group was formed in Rochester Minn. with another hospital in town forming a National Guard Unit in 1940 as war seemed eminent. The two nurses had the idea and asked me if it would be OK if they asked permission of their Commanding Officer to take Smoky on rounds? I said “fine. ” And that is how it began and lastd 12 years the last 10 in civilian life. Yestday Yesterday ,Nov. 10,Cleveland Communoity College W Branch had me join other vets at the Museom /Archive at the College. The site is the former CRILE General Hospital later, Crile VA Hospital And the first Hospital we performed at home. We made bed to bed visists three weeks after we returned in Nov. of ‘45 . Smoky had a top of the fold page One story in the Cleveland PRESS and that launched our fame in the U.S. CRile Hospital called and asked us to come. Therapy Dog did not have a title until 1964 and that was at the suggestion of a Dr. Levin, that dogs might be used as therapy to mental Patients. Of coiurse Smoky had served mental Patients through the years. Once in Chicago she slipped through the bars of several who were locked up. Those men really appreciated her visit with them. The nurses were really sweating not knowing what ciould happen. Finally one said,” Ok. Let her down now” The man holding her still smiling set herdown and she slipped back out through the bars. In summerof 1946 We did the Cleveland Psychiatric, 100 patients at a time. Bill

]]> Comment on Bill Wynne by Jaime and Sprout http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/the-author/comment-page-1/#comment-4865 Jaime and Sprout Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:58:50 +0000 http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/?page_id=5#comment-4865 Happy Veterans Day! Happy Veterans Day!

]]> Comment on Bill Wynne by Dan Armstrong & Little Dude http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/the-author/comment-page-1/#comment-4426 Dan Armstrong & Little Dude Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:41:08 +0000 http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/?page_id=5#comment-4426 Hi Bill, Little Dude and I are very proud of you and Smoky, not only for blazing the trail for our therapy work for wounded soldiers, but also for your life-long service to America and your inspiration to all therapy teams. You are our hero, and you'll always be in our heart. We not only ordered Yorkie Doodle Dandy, but we've ordered multiple copies so we can give one to each wounded veteran that we visit. Thank you! Love and prayers always, Dan and Little Dude ^.^ Hi Bill,

Little Dude and I are very proud of you and Smoky, not only for blazing the trail for our therapy work for wounded soldiers, but also for your life-long service to America and your inspiration to all therapy teams. You are our hero, and you’ll always be in our heart.
We not only ordered Yorkie Doodle Dandy, but we’ve ordered multiple copies so we can give one to each wounded veteran that we visit. Thank you!
Love and prayers always,
Dan and Little Dude ^.^

]]> Comment on Welcome! by david a chatraw http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/2008/02/28/welcome/comment-page-1/#comment-3662 david a chatraw Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:46:13 +0000 http://smokywardog.com/blog/?p=1#comment-3662 i have a yorkie that two people did not want his name is willy hes a great dog i never heard of smokey till i bougth a book on yorkies. its called the every thing yorkshire terrier book by cheryl s. smith your storie is very inspiring they should make a movie about smokey also i always say at work 30 more years i have a yorkie that two people did not want his name is willy hes a great dog i never heard of smokey till i bougth a book on yorkies. its called the every thing yorkshire terrier book by cheryl s. smith your storie is very inspiring they should make a movie about smokey also i always say at work 30 more years

]]> Comment on Welcome! by Bonnie Dangler http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/2008/02/28/welcome/comment-page-1/#comment-1877 Bonnie Dangler Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:27:26 +0000 http://smokywardog.com/blog/?p=1#comment-1877 FANTASTIC WEBSITE! LOOK FORWARD TO READING ALL THE LATEST NEWS OF THE ONGOING LOVE FOR SMOKY AND BILL. FANTASTIC WEBSITE! LOOK FORWARD TO READING ALL THE

LATEST NEWS OF THE ONGOING LOVE FOR SMOKY AND

BILL.

]]> Comment on Bill Wynne – Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame by Bonnie Dangler http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/2009/06/19/bill-wynne-ohio-senior-citizens-hall-of-fame/comment-page-1/#comment-1876 Bonnie Dangler Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:20:03 +0000 http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/?p=16#comment-1876 A hearty CONGRATULATIONS Bill for being honored at the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame ceremony. Time will only tell what the next 30 years has in store for you. I am thrilled each time your many accomplishments are recognized and shared with others to enjoy. Your new website rocks! A hearty CONGRATULATIONS Bill for being honored at the Ohio
Senior Citizens Hall of Fame ceremony. Time will only tell what
the next 30 years has in store for you. I am thrilled each time
your many accomplishments are recognized and shared with
others to enjoy. Your new website rocks!

]]> Comment on Bill Wynne – Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame by MaryElizabeth Dugmore http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/2009/06/19/bill-wynne-ohio-senior-citizens-hall-of-fame/comment-page-1/#comment-1780 MaryElizabeth Dugmore Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:12:48 +0000 http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/?p=16#comment-1780 Congratulations Bill and we are honored to have your help and support in our Yorkie Rescue work. The Annual Smoky Award carries on your legacy Thank you for recognizing the dogs that have found their way into rescue and finally into their new and forever homes. Congratulations Bill and we are honored to have your help and support in our Yorkie Rescue work. The Annual Smoky Award carries on your legacy Thank you for recognizing the dogs that have found their way into rescue and finally into their new and forever homes.

]]> Comment on Westminster Dog Show video by Shannon http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/2008/08/21/westminster-dog-show-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1034 Shannon Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:22:31 +0000 http://www.smokywardog.com/blog/?p=8#comment-1034 OMG I love Yorkies. I had one for 13 years. She loved to go boating & my husband always called her "Admiral Yorkie" She would stand at the bow of the boat and let the wind blow in her hair. She was well traveled back & forth to Cananda & our friends there just loved her. She would always do her " Ballerina" dance for treats. She just went to sleep one night & went to the Rainbow Bridge. about 10 months later I found a woman in NC who rasied Yorkies & I traveled there from Ky to get my next 2 beautiful girls that I named Jazmyn & Savannah. They are so much a part of my life. My girls have their own my space page www.myspace.com/jazzysavannah We hav erecently rescued a male Yorkie that is named Toby Keith after the Country Artist. He will look at you & actually smile so big. Yorkies are nothing but pure pleasure & companionship. They are the small version of the Rotweiler :) :) I think it is great that William had 14 wonderful years with his little lady. OMG I love Yorkies. I had one for 13 years. She loved to go boating & my husband always called her “Admiral Yorkie” She would stand at the bow of the boat and let the wind blow in her hair. She was well traveled back & forth to Cananda & our friends there just loved her. She would always do her ” Ballerina” dance for treats. She just went to sleep one night & went to the Rainbow Bridge. about 10 months later I found a woman in NC who rasied Yorkies & I traveled there from Ky to get my next 2 beautiful girls that I named Jazmyn & Savannah. They are so much a part of my life. My girls have their own my space page

http://www.myspace.com/jazzysavannah

We hav erecently rescued a male Yorkie that is named Toby Keith after the Country Artist. He will look at you & actually smile so big. Yorkies are nothing but pure pleasure & companionship. They are the small version of the Rotweiler :) :)

I think it is great that William had 14 wonderful years with his little lady.

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