Layton in Davis County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Dog Man, Take Point

Vietnam War Dog Memorial - Layton, Utah

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 20, 2025

1. Dog Man, Take Point Marker

Inscription.
"Every Handler in every conflict will forever have a piece of their K9 in their heart."
Pvt. Johnny Mayo, U.S. Army, 39th Scout Dog Platoon, Vietnam War

Let us forever remember and honor the loyalty and sacrifice of all U.S. War Dogs who have served our country. This Vietnam War Dog Memorial is to honor the War Dogs that served this country during a time when War Dogs were forgotten. In the Vietnam War, 4,900 War Dogs served, with only 204 returning home to U.S. soil. Of the 4,696 dogs who remained, 350 died from combat. The rest were abandoned by the country they served. Possibly 10,000 more names would be listed on the Wall if it were not for these K9 heroes. "To man's best friend sent out in front to search, never taking their next step for granted: You are forever embedded in my heart and soul." Pvt. Johnny Mayo

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Erected 2020.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.

Location. 41° 4.127′ N, 111° 57.637′ W. Memorial is in Layton, Utah, in Davis County. It can be reached from 350 East. Marker located on the north end of Layton Commons Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Layton UT 84041, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Salt Lake.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 20, 2025

2. Dog Man, Take Point Marker

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fallen Soldier Battle Cross (about 300 feet away); Joseph "Cap" Hill Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); Verdeland Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Layton Little Fort (approx. ¼ mile away); Layton's First Post Office (approx. 0.6 miles away); First National Bank of Layton Utah (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Layton.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.