Piper the Airport Dog

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by, WLEN Staff
Published 1/8/18

Piper the airport dog, who went viral on social media last year for his work protecting planes from bird strikes in Michigan passed away last week. He was 9 years old.

We reported this as part of our newscasts on air that day, but since then the Border Collie’s partner, Brian Edwards has paid tribute to Piper on Instagram.

“It is with the ultimate sadness I must report the passing of my best friend,” Edwards wrote. “He fought valiantly, and we did everything we could, but sometimes life just has to take its course.”

Piper became a viral sensation on social media for his sense of style while working on the airport’s tarmac. For three years, he sported goggles and a uniform while protecting aircraft from birds and other wildlife.

Several tributes have been created since for the four legged star:

(All credit for clip goes to: MLive.com https://www.facebook.com/mlive/videos/10156138695658896/)