Join Gary Thompson for an informative story with exhibits about a stray terrier named “Rags”. From his 1918 rescue in France to his bonding with an 1st Infantry Division soldier during World War 1, and how “Rags” because the mascot of the 1st Infantry Division… and “Rags” connection to McCall!

Gary, a native South Carolinian, who now lives in McCall with his two Brittanys, “Chance” and “Grace”, is both an experienced pointing dog trainer and field trial competitor. He has been involved with dogs all his life and for the last 30 years has enjoyed both competing and judging pointing dog field trials throughout the United States.