His connection with the U. T. College of Veterinary Medicine began several years ago when he brought his two Doberman pinscher dogs to the veterinary hospital for specialized treatment. Since then he has been an avid support of the college and became a major financial contributor in 1997. His interest in the War Dog Memorial came from his affection not only for the Doberman pinscher breed, but as a means to express the bond that exists between humans and dogs.