A war hero comes home. It's a Fox 2 follow-up. We previously told you about Mina, the black lab, a US Army soldier dog who did at least 9 tours of duty in Afghanistan. His handler, still serving, has been battling for a final resting place for Mina.
Click on the video player to watch Ron Savage's report.
Mina, the 13 year old black lab is a military legend. Along with Sgt. Corey McCourt, the pair did three tours of duty in Afghanistan. Mina detected the bombs and Sgt. McCourt disabled the blast. Mina retired and died of a lung infection. Sgt. McCourt requested Mina be buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. But, the Pentagon advised that all national military cemeteries by federal law are for people only. Mina, promoted to Sgt. and given an honorary discharge from the US Army was still not permitted in the cemetery.
The story went viral online and people worldwide wanted to help find a home for Mina's remains. A Marine Corp Viet Nam veteran from Oakland County was moved. Michael Zehnder, who also directs the Oakland County Medical Examiner's Office is paying for a head stone, cremation and a service - teaming up with the Michigan War Dog Memorial Cemetery in Lyon Township. Mina's paw prints were formed in a plaster impression and he was wrapped in the American Flag for cremation and then finally placed in a pine box draped with a flag.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:52:35 GMT
Authorities have identified a 20-year-old man they've arrested in the firebombing of the suburban Detroit home of an heir to the Art Van Furniture business.
Authorities have identified a 20-year-old man they've arrested in the firebombing of the suburban Detroit home of an heir to the Art Van Furniture business.
Let It Rip Weekend: Doggy Insurance, Pit Bull Bans & $15 Minimum Wage
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:33:58 GMT
This time we're talking about a new requirement in Royal Oak that has some dog owners taking out $1 million insurance policies on their pooches. Plus, Waterford Township is considering repealing their
Should owners of dangerous dogs have to take out $1 million insurance policies? Are pit bull bans a good idea? Plus, should the minimum wage be raised to $15 an hour?
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:01:16 GMT
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:55:04 GMT
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said Don Graunstadt.
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said the CEO of North American Operations for the electric car company.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:19:58 GMT
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
