In Memory of Santiago Herrera Escobar 1951 – 1972 Date of Birth: Thursday, November 29th, 1951 Date of Death: Friday, May 19th, 1972 Obituary: Santiago Herrera Escobar was born Thursday, November 29th, 1951. He went to Scout Dog School at Fort Benning in 1971. He served with the 34th Patrol Dog Platoon out of Bien Hoa from June 2 nd , 1971 until he died on May 19 th , 1972, just 14 days short of returning stateside. Cause of Death was pneumonia complications caused him to aspirate (choke to death) in the hospital. To read an article about Santiago by his close friend Mike Hurder, click HERE .