A Marine Corps Military Working Dog recently passed away. MWD Flapoor is one of our great military working dogs who was on the front lines with our Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His handler, Marine LCpl Brown, made this tribute video so we can all remember one of our beloved K9 heroes.
MWD Flapoor did two tours in Iraq. During his first tour, in 2005-2006, MWD Flapoor and his handler at the time, Cpl Poelart, were providing security at an Iraqi police recruitment center in Ar Ramadi when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the building. The bomb killed dozens of Iraqis wanting to become police and wounded dozens more.
The bomb set a precedent in that the first military working dog handler, Sgt Adam Cann, was killed in action during Operation Iraqi freedom. MWD Flapoor and his handler were both wounded and awarded the Purple Heart. Cpl Poelart was eventually honorably discharged while MWD Flapoor recovered from his wounds and went back for a second successful tour in Iraq. Thank you for making this tribute LCpl Brown so we can all remember this amazing dog for his sacrifice and service to our country.
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July 13th, 2009 at 10:44 am
God rest his valiant soul as he travels the Rainbow Bridge and meets his brave 4 legged brothers and sisters on the other side. Thank You Flapoor for your dedication and service!
July 16th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
My son served a tour of duty with flap by his side. As a parent and knowing a child is in harms way I felt he was fortunate that flapoor was watching over him. He was a tremendous MWD and will be sadly missed by all of us.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Flapoor was a true hero. Always dedicated, always full spirited, and always willing to work. He was the ideal Military Working Dog. He was kind hearted, but strong and driven. His devotion and drive to save lives will never be forgotten. We did all we could and will always remember him for the true fighter that he was. I am grateful to have met and cared for such an amazing athlete, marine, war dog, and hero.
August 7th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Thanks for the replies back. Cpl Poelart, CPl Adornetto, and myself will always Love and miss him very much, but He lives on anyone that had the honor to know him. Also Mam I know you did everything you could have done and I would like to thanks You and your Staff from the bottom of my heart.