The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King and Kelly Nelson, author of Brownie the War Dog, will host ‘Brownie’s Bark in the Park’ on Friday, May 2. After telling Brownie’s remarkable story in her book, Nelson led the fundraising effort to create a statue in his honor and have it placed on the King campus. Made possible by donations from local businesses and individuals, the event will unveil the statue and celebrate the community’s dedication to “a veteran’s best friend” Brownie.

The event is free and open to the public.