Paul Kochis
Paul Kochis, was an Air Force Veteran, He was a helicopter Crew Chief and served from 1954- 1961. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed pheasant and grouse hunting. Paul bred, raised & trained English Pointers. Here he is with Star, a true sweetie and great bird dog!
George Williamson
George Williamson, neighbor and friend, served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. George has a gift for training dogs who are high energy and intelligent. His calm, consistent signals and kind but firm handling turned unruly dogs into wonderful companions for his family and friends. He helped train my minature schnauzer and taught me to be consistent and firm with my energetic little buddy. Thank you, George!
Michael Croft & Potato
In the Fall of 2025, Hawthorne & Wood lost a beloved member of our restaurant family, server Michael Croft. Michael was a Marine Corps veteran who served several tours of duty. In his post-military service life, Michael's greatest passion was training vulnerable rescue dogs to be companions to vulnerable veterans. His own dog, Potato, was his constant and faithful sidekick. We at Hawthorne & Wood couldn't be more proud to support an organization that so perfectly carries out the work Michael loved most. He is greatly missed, but he leaves behind a legacy of hope.
Katherine Gordon Haworth
In loving memory of Katherine Gordon Haworth who established a successful career as an accomplished writer. She had a passion for art and protection and welfare of animals. To honor Katherine, the Haworth Haven for Homeless Animals Fund was established to provide care and protection of homeless, neglected, and abused domestic animals.
Katie Jo Aycock & Molly
In loving memory of Katie Jo Aycock who taught school 31 years in Johnston County, NC. She loved her students, her brother Edward who was a veteran, and had a special place in her heart for her dogs, especially Molly.
Harold B. Johnson
In honor of Harold B. Johnson on his 100th birthday, June 18, 2024. Harold, a native of Durham, North Carolina, is a World War II Veteran, and served 31 years in the United States Air Force.
Corporal William R. Petry
United States Marine Corps. WWII Veteran
Sadie and Bentley Evans
In honor of Sadie and Bentley Evans
Joseph Morris
We honor and remember Joseph Morris, who graduated college as an engineer and then served two years in the enlisted ranks of the United States Army based in Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
Mariam Marshall
In honor of the memory of Miriam Marshall, our dear friend, who worked at the VA Hospital in Durham for forty years. She was dedicated to helping those who keep our freedom!
TSgt. Charlotte Newman and Capt. William W. Newman
Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) and United States Army. Both WWII Veterans.
Sheri Whitaker
In honor of Sheri Whitiker of Cedar Point, N.C.
Renee McMannen
A donation was made in in honor of Renee's birthday in May 2021!
Happy Birthday Renee!!
Mac Farren
In loving memory of Mac Farren - a most extraordinary dog well loved by all who knew him. He is buried in our hearts forever. The Farren family
Earl Waddell
In loving memory of Earl Waddell, a beautiful friend who loved animals, the great outdoors and living for the moment. This beautiful soul touched many hearts and will never be forgotten.
E.R. Brooke Berkeley
A Christmas donation was made in honor of Brooke
Teddi Ann Brown
In honor of Teddi Ann Brown, who enthusiastically embraced rescue animals throughout her life. She enjoyed loving and symbiotic relationships with all of them, and understood and realized the therapeutic power of canines in her own life. May she rest in peace with her canine babies that crossed the rainbow bridge.
Loki Friedman
In honor of Loki and in memory of all Paul-Friedman dogs before her. Loki is very lucky to call the SONAM Choir Director, Allan his Dad and his wife, Katie her Mom.
Wesley Lampley
In loving memory of Wesley, multiplier of joys and sweetest of companions. Your playful and loving nature will be deeply missed.
Wesley Lampley
Wesley was a very good, goofy, and honorable boy who loved his doting mom, Jodi Lampley, through all of life’s challenges and successes. Thought not a Veteran, Wesley’s mom has always dedicated her time to helping others.
Wayne Sherrill
In honor of Wayne Sherrill who served as a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam. He has an extraordinary love for animals, his family, and his country.
Richard Watts
In loving memory of Richard Watts, an Army veteran and caretaker and lover of all animals.
Walter Oscar Lang
In loving memory of Walter Lang, a WWII Navy carrier pilot, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
William Cannon
Her colleagues donate in honor of Maggie Cannon as she celebrates the life of her father William Patrick Cannon Sr.
With love from your friend at OQE