We just found out that DUKE has passed away. Gary & Deb from Anchorage sent us an email saying he passed on Nov. 16th, 2012. We thought this would be a great way to remember DUKE by reblogging our post from the Summer of 2011. RIP DUKE!!!!!

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July 21st 2011

Meet Duke the 12 year old Black Lab

Meet Dean, Duke’s owner

Now reintroduce yourselves to our hosts, retirees Deb & Gary

Duke lives with Dean who still works and everyday after Dean leaves for work Duke comes over to Gary & Deb’s house right down the dirt road. After we had breakfast, which was a deliciously prepared meal compliments of Gary

Duke was patiently waiting by the garage door to come into Gary & Deb’s home and be their friend for the day. You see Duke has two homes. One by night, one by day. Duke has a very strict routine as well. When he comes over he gets treats and hangs with Deb & Gary. Each day he gets to go to the dog park for a daily walk around the University lake too. We came along today and Duke seemed to…

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Background

After almost four decades under US administration as the easternmost part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Marshall Islands attained independence in 1986 under a Compact of Free Association. Compensation claims continue as a result of US nuclear testing on some of the atolls between 1947 and 1962. The Marshall Islands hosts the US Army Kwajalein Atoll (USAKA) Reagan Missile Test Site, a key installation in the US missile defense network. Continue reading