Dian Chapman

I do this by myself. I started in Jan 2016 after getting an amazing new Viking Epic embroidery sewing machine. I make K9 Hero Pillows to honor fallen K9 Heroes, military K9s, law enforcement K9s, service K9s and search & rescue K9s who are killed in action or pass during retirement. I take a photo of the K9 and turn it into an embroidery stitch and then I stitch the image on satin, sew it onto a faux fur pillow and stuff it. I then mail it to the handler or adopted parent who had the K9 when it passed or was KIA. I use Poly-Fil to stuff the pillows. It makes them soft…so the recipient can “hug” the pillow to help their heart heal from the loss of their beloved partner, service dog or retired military working dog. I just started in January 2016 and have made about 16 so far. I have another 8 on my list that I will do in the next couple weeks. I do this free, but some people make donations to sponsor a pillow for a fellow K9 handler or Officer who lost their K9 and some “pay it forward” by making donations after they receive one and learn about what I do. My brother was KIA in Vietnam in 1966. I became a Patriot Guard Rider in 2007, then a Soldiers Angel, Warriors Watch Rider and member of US War Dogs…and I was (still do) making blankets for deployed soldiers and American Flag afghans for elderly veterans.