A new memorial's mission may be to remember lost pets, but it will also be a place of solace for those who knew and loved Guy Clifton.

Clifton, who died Sept. 7, 2024, was a beloved son of Gabbs, the University of Nevada, Reno and the Reno Gazette Journal. He is being honored Saturday in a way fitting of man who loved his dogs as fiercely as his family and friends with the unveiling of a dedicated pet memorial at Link Piazzo Dog Park at Hidden Valley Regional Park in south Reno. There will be a tribute to Clifton at the park's unveiling.

Visitors to the park can bring collars, leashes and nametags to leave at the memorial. Pet ashes are not allowed.

Clifton worked for the Gardnerville Record-Courier, Tahoe Bonanza and Tahoe World before longtime Reno Gazette Journal colleague Ray Hagar

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