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| Ronald McEckron Founder / President |
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| Besides being a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran, and a Policeman for many years until he retired, Ron tirelessly and enthusiastically showed his love of the husky breed by spending many years educating the public through seminars, first aid classes, community events, dog safety programs, school appearances, and scooter and cart presentations, private and free training session with anyone who would ask, and always, with his huskies by his side. He took in many abandoned and terminally ill dogs that no one wanted, and immediately saw to their intensive care, making sure that everything possible was done for that dog and always using his own finances. He also assisted members of Tundra Spirits and folks that had adopted dogs from his rescue in any way he could. If he saw someone in true need of care for their dog, husky or not, he would offer his help. Ron would spend hours pouring over all new and updated information concerning all dogs, all diseases, training, new procedures, cures, medicines, nutritional information and anything that would make the life of a husky, or any dog, for that matter, better. He was a wealth of knowledge and had a love for sharing what he knew with anyone interested in learning. His website, www.tundraspirits.com always informed the public of all the events that were being offered, appearances that he made with his huskies, the huskies that were available for adoption, as well as all kinds of updated news pertaining to the husky breed. Mark Twain once said, The two most important days of your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why. For Ron, as a youngster, that day was Thursday, September 29th, 1955. That was the first airing of Sgt. Preston of the Yukon with his wonderful Alaskan breed dog, Yukon King, which was telecast on CBS. From that moment on, Ron knew what he wanted out of life. His chosen military and law enforcement career as well as his dedication to his dogs and to his rescue he founded proved Mr. Twain's statement to be true. His, Tundra Spirit's, motto "Pulling for a brighter Day" was something he did every single day of his life. His love and passion for the husky breed has helped countless animals and their people. This great and undying passion of his to share his knowledge and love for the husky breed is unsurpassed. He truly did look out for the weak and the innocent, and was there for those for whom all hope appeared to be lost. |
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| Ron, and his Original Crew: Aniuk, Harmony, and Dawson For Three consecutive years, his huskies, pulling a sleigh carrying a Tundra Spirits member with Ron leading the pack, was featured in the Schenectady Christmas Parade. One of many appearance made by the Tundra Spirits Crew. |
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| Ron and Dawson |
| It is with great sadness that we must say goodbye to our Founder, our President, our Mentor, and our great friend, Ron McEckron. We miss you so...... Please scroll down to read about this wonderful man . |
| Just a few of the 100's of wonderful events Ron hosted to educate people, especially children. |
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| Ron's Dogs - coming soon |
| Ron and Teeka |
Ron and Smokey
| Ron and Dawson |
| Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog |
| Mitakuye Oyasin Tanyan mani yo Aka Nitawa icimani Tanka Akicita, Ron! |
| Farewell |
| Two of Ron's favorites...Having Coffee with good friends whom he met through Tundra Spirits that have adopted one of his rescues, Angel AKA Cinnabuns, and getting to see her wonderful progress |
| Another one of Ron's passions...together, buying, planning and working on that Porsche with his great friend Mike. |
| Ron and Dakota One of his first Rescues |
| Schenectady Christmas Parade |