Memorial for Smokey

Smokey, K9 partner and friend to Bonnie Gafney - WMSD handler,
died August 28, 2006.

We are saddened to report that our beloved search dog, Smokey has passed away.  He was a magnificent German Shepherd who was both family and partner to Bonnie Gafney and her husband Craig Whitman.  Smokey was a great search dog and everyone at Western Montana Search Dogs will miss him greatly.   Smokey was a drug detection dog, and he also excelled at area searching, wilderness trailing, water & cadaver search and avalanche.  Smokey had many successful finds and jobs in his career.  He was sweet and kind and loved by all who met him.  Below is a photo tribute to Smokey.  We will never forget him.

Smokey

Smokey - searching for drugs

Smokey at avalanche training

Smokey and Bonnie teach the children about search & rescue.

Smokey gets up close and personal with the kids.

Smokey and Bonnie

In Loving Memory of Smokey