07/09/2026
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our campground dog, Gunner. Gunny passed away at home with his family after a brief illness on Wednesday afternoon.
In Gunner’s early life, he was a stray on the streets of Troy. He evaded dog catchers and ransacked garbages (a trait he kept his whole life😅). He was finally caught, adopted, but brought back more than once after the families just could not handle his antics.
By happenstance, he was given one last chance and brought to Will. A young and determined landscaper at the time, Gunner accompanied him in his truck at every job, spent nights training, and working Gunner to burn the high amounts of energy he had. Gunner was happy to be off the streets and moved to a homestead with plenty of fields to run and animals to chase.
Whippoorwill was Gunner’s second home. He knew he ran the show here. He paraded himself around looking for friendly campers to greet and get snacks from. He was a local legend, everyone seemed to know him and have a story to share about him.
Gunner never lost his spirit. Even at the end. But he has left a giant hole in our hearts. We know Gunner has brought a little bit of mischief to heaven, and we cannot wait to see him there to hear the stories.
Rest easy hound.
