Athos - Lexington, Oklahoma
Posted by: 
Max and 99
N 35° 00.907 W 097° 20.057
14S E 651978 N 3875987
Memorial to Athos, a German Sheperd, a member of the Lexington Police Dept.
Waymark Code: WMAEN7
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2011
Views: 5
Athos was a member of the Lexington Police Dept, and this memorial next to the Lexington Fire Dept. honors the work he did. The plaza where his memorial is located also has a Fire Dept. Memorial, donated tree, brick-lined pathway, two Grand Lodge plaques, and the city's Fire Danger sign.
Text on memorial marker:
Athos
1996-2007
Athos, a German Shepherd, the first canine to join Lexington's Police Department lies here in his final resting place. Athos came to Lexington from Budapest, Hungary in 1998 to begin his career. Athos had a distinguished and successful career tracking suspects and assisting in drug and narcotic search and seizures, and was called on numerous times to assist other police agencies. Athos will always be remembered as a loving dog that was quick to respond in performing the duties of which he was trained. Athos retired from service in July 2005. He was laid to rest on June 17, 2007 after several years of suffering with hip dysplaysia. There will never be another like him and it was an honor to have him as part of the Department. He will be greatly missed by many.
Type of Memorial: plaque
Type of Animal: service, work animal
|
Visit Instructions:
Proof of visit is required. The easiest proof is a gps photo of the memorial. GPS photos will always be acceptable proof. Individual waymarks may ask for an alternative type of proof of visit.