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Bonus Video: The UGA VI Memorial Service

By Collins Parker
Created Jul 1 2008 - 11:54am

 [0]   We should all get a sendoff like UGA VI.

   After his death on Friday, the ultimate Bulldog was flown from Savannah (his home) to Athens on a University jet.

   He was escorted in his Dog Carrier by honorary pallbearers, his handler and the University Groundskeeper, while "The Battle Hymn of the Bulldog Nation" played over the Stadium speakers.

 [0]   His jersey was draped over his carrier.

The Ceremony [0]

   Then dignitaries spoke over him.

   University President Michael Adams told mourners why this Uga meant so much to Georgia.

President Michael Adams [0]

   Then the Reverend Claude McBride, a former team chaplin, offered a prayer.

The Prayer by Rev. Claude McBride [0]

 [0]   UGA VI was laid to rest among his forebearers in a special memorial at the University.

   After the ceremony, his owner, Frank "Sonny" Seiler, had a few thoughts about his champion bulldog.

Owner Sonny Seiler [0]

   You can see Rick Nyman's story on UGA's passing here. [0]


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