ST. IGNACE, MI – Onyx, the U.S. Coast Guard’s morale dog, has passed away after 12 years of service. She inspired many through her work and her children’s book.
Born in Fremont, Ohio on Feb. 1, 2007, Onyx was adopted by Senior Chief Paul Decker on July 13, 2008. The Senior Chief Morale Dog Onyx was 13.5 years old when she died surrounded by members of her crew and loved ones at U.S. Coast Guard Station St. Ignace on Tuesday, June 16.
Source: mlive.com
