Stubby Salutes
Stubby was a Boston Terrier mix. He performed heroically as an unofficial war dog, and in this sculpture he stands in tribute to the American soldiers and mascots of World War I. He is wearing the special uniform made for him by the women of Château-Thierry, France, in gratitude for his assistance during the liberation of their city. While serving in the trenches, Stubby used his sharp senses to warn of incoming attacks of gas and artillery shells. Stubby earned three service stripes for 18 months of active duty with his inseparable companion Corporal Robert Conroy. Historian Ann Bausum unearthed their shared history in a pair of acclaimed National Geographic books, “Sergeant Stubby” (for adults) and “Stubby the War Dog” (for younger readers). Employing this same attention to historical detail, sculptor Susan Bahary has captured Stubby in his iconic pose of salute. Ms. Bahary unveiled the official family-commissioned life-size bronze of Stubby, called “Stubby Salutes” on May 26th, 2018, at the Trees of Honor Veterans’ Park, in Middletown, Connecticut.
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Stubby Salutes – by Susan Bahary
Official Family Commissioned Bronze
Photo Credit: Jay Daniel
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Stubby At the Museum of the Dog, NYC
The second life-size bronze casting of”Stubby Salutes” was unveiled at the American Kennel Cub Museum of the Dog in New York City May 23, 2019. The bronze monument is now part of the museum’s permanent collection as are castings of the artist’s “Always Faithful” and “Smoky” life-size bronze war dog memorials.
The addition of Stubby to the museum marked the 100th year since Stubby returned from France in WWI to a hero’s welcome. The museum has one of the largest collections of canine art in the world. There were 3 days of wonderful events surrounding our service animals and featuring the artist’s Stubby, Smoky and Always Faithful monuments and what they stand for.
Susan Bahary said, ““It has been an honor to create this bronze monument to commemorate Sgt. Stubby,” says Bahary. “His right paw represents his deeds for our country and his left paw represents his friendly and giving nature. His contributions to our military, along with his loyalty and bravery are symbolic of all the wonderful working dogs that protect us and service animals that benefit and enrich our lives today.”
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