He became a member of the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association.

Navy as a dog handler and then joined the U.S. He did two tours in Vietnam from 1966 – 1969 in the U.S. Dave was a toolmaker, working until his retirement in 1995. They never missed a Hoagland family reunion until health issues caused travel problems for them.ĭave graduated in the Class of 1965 from Nevato (California) High School. It wasn’t until later, however, that the entire Hoagland family realized what they had gained.Īggie, Myrel and Dave came for every family event. Bernard knew he was doing the right thing for David. After a lot of prayer and as many tears the adoption process was started the next day. That evening the Massey’s sat down with Bernard and his mother. The Massey’s landlord noticed how much time Dave was spending with them and he reminded them that they were living in a “no children allowed” apartment.

Of course they fell in love with this baby boy and Dave felt the same way about them. Dave spent a lot of time at the Massey’s house. Myrel & Aggie (Altherr) Massey were close family friends and they stepped right up and volunteered to take care of Dave. Seven months after Dave was born his mom was in an accident that led to her demise. David was born David Edward Hoagland in Madison, Indiana Augto Bernard & Leona (Rusk) Hoagland. Massey, 76 of Tipton died on Wednesday, Januat his residence.

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