In Memory of: Reg.#12690, Cst. Willis Rhodenizer

Dear Joe,

I found your story in Frontline and thought it was most interesting. I have recently had the opportunity of doing some research on Cst. Willis Rhodenizer who was the first RCMP DogMaster to be killed in the line of duty in 1939.

I checked your website and was happy to see that he was listed. I have a photo of his grave should you like it. Also to note (his correct spelling) is 'Rhodenizer' as on his grave. I have met with his siblings who are all still alive! They are in their 80's and 90's now and they had some great stories to tell me about him!

I serve in the same area where the Rhodenizer family live and I became interested in his life when I enrolled a school in the "Name the Puppy Contest". I took an active roll to ensure the family members of Cst. Willis Rodenzier knew he would not be forgotten---maybe because I felt so bad after being here for 6 years and I didn't know the history around Rhodenizer's death or even that he was buried here. I hope I have changed all that!

If there is something you would like me to send you ie; photo or anything else in relation to Cst. Rhodenizer don't hestiate to send me an email.

Keep up the good work!

Cst. C. A. Morrison, Reg.#47131
Lilydale RCMP
Lunenburg County, NS