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Michael Patrick
ENNIS ‘Mick’ 1955 to 2009: It is with the deepest sadness that I
have to inform all former members of the Army Dog Unit Northern
Ireland of the sudden and tragic death of ‘Mick’ on 25th July 2009.
Mick joined 3 Para in 1975, and then moved to the UDR in 1978 prior to
the amalgamation in 1990 to 7 Royal Irish. He joined 39 Inf Brigade
specialist dog section as a VS handler and was later to complete both
Tracker and AES courses. He already had his plumbing trade which
he returned to when in civilian life. In 39 Bde he was a very
active member of the team and would return from navy ‘ops’ carrying a
selection of dogs leads, that he had 'acquired' compliments of the ships
stores.
I have some very fond memories of ‘Mick Ennis’, and take comfort in
knowing that he is now at peace and the turmoil’s of the last few
years are now also at an end. REST IN PEACE .. Eddie 52
He was a lovely person, always willing to
help, especially with the dogs training, and a great guitarist in a band
that played around the N. Ireland while we served together. I'm sure
there are lots of fellow handlers that will remember him, and thoughts go
to his family .... Andy Meen |
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RICHARD THORNE (RPC). Also known as Ricky, Dick or Dicky, he
was a dog handler in Lisburn, Northern Ireland in the early 70's and
his dog was called Davey.
Since his sudden
death in November 2005, his daughter Debbie (Chadwick) has been trying
to find his old friends and would very much like any old colleagues to
contact her at
debchad61@hotmail.com.
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