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Died 3/3/20
Handler – Sgt. Bobby Prim
MWD Judy J121 I first met Judy at Spangdalen AB Germany. Judy wasn’t a favorite among the other soldiers simply because he loved to bark – he was very vocal – but me I loved that about him. I knew in my heart that Judy and I would make a great team – convincing Judy was going to take some time. In the beginning he wouldn’t listen to me, he growled at me, pulled me every way but where I wanted him to be and bit me a few times. After a few days, I started bribing him with beef jerky – little did he know I was going to win his heart over that day. And day by day it finally happened – we developed that bond – we became BEST FRIENDS! From that point on we went and did everything together. MWD Judy was born on April Fool’s Day – It is said that a Colonel named him after his wife. MWD Judy and I have been on 2 combat deployments in Iraq. Together we have found over 4,000 pounds of explosives, been on Secret Service missions, hundreds of outside the wire missions, and have saved thousands of lives. Judy worked off leash. He is also accredited with being in the Top 10 weapons find – 500 AK’s – which in the end saved a whole Air Base. Judy loved everyone and he was always bringing a smile to many faces who knew him. It was during our 2nd tour in Iraq where we were out looking for a ID Bomber. It was my turn to clear the last house. After inside, I didn’t see the guy behind me, I had a gun to the back of my neck and the trigger was pulled. I should have died that day. Judy immediately attacked taking down the assailant . Judy SAVED MY LIFE that day. I will never forget what he did for me. That was our last mission together. MWD Judy retired in 2011. I brought him home to be with me and my family. He was very unique and one of the funest things I seen with Judy was he loved the snow. He played in it, would bite at it, and chase after it when it was falling. Judy loved life. Judy has been with me through some of the toughest times of my life. The morning of 3 March 2013 would be no doubt the most difficult day in my life – Judy would look up at me one last time with his tired, loving eyes as if to say to me, ” It’s time for you to save my life ” . As Judy lay there on the floor not wanting to get up I knew in my heart that Judy was telling me that it was his time now to go and to please let him go in dignity. As I laid their on the floor with my arm around him I knew what I had to do – it wasn’t going to be easy. I loved Judy with all my heart. On 3 March 2013 , with much love and respect, MWD Judy was laid to rest. It was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I know that Judy wouldn’t want to be laying around in pain and people trying to comfort him. He is now in Heaven – where he can run free and chase kongs, and bark as much and as loud as he wants to. Thank you Judy for being a part of my family, loving me, and most of all SAVING MY LIFE! My family and I will be forever in your debt. I love you. This story was provided by Sgt. Bobby Prim. All pictures used are done so with the sole permission of Sgt. Bobby Prim. All of us here at War Dog Memorial Colorado want to extend our heart felt condolences for your loss. We also want to say thank you to Sgt. Bobby Prim and MWD Judy J121 PEDD USAF (Retired) for your service to our country. Sgt. Prim remember that MWD Judy will always be with you. He will always be in your heart – I know he is thankful to you for bringing him home where he was able to have a few good years to play, have fun and not having to worry about anything other than being loved . He will never forget you – and someday the two of you will meet again.
