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December 8, 2012 - 3:03 pm

Former Channel 3 weatherman and dog lover John Fredericks was remembered at a memorial service at Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas on Dec. 8, 2012. Fredericks' golden lab, Jordan, who appeared with him on air, died in 2007. Fredericks new dog, Little Jordan, was at the service with his new owner.

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