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A Dog-Face Veteran’s Thoughts

Posted on 9th November, by Kevin Hanrahan in Dog Advocate. 12 Comments

I’ve bled, sweated, and shed tears in the defense of this country. I’m humbled and honored to do so. I do it for the country, but mainly I do what I do for my brothers and sisters who share in these sacrifices.

The American people do a tremendous job honoring us veterans. Thank you. But I simply don’t understand why our four-legged Veterans aren’t honored side by side with the two-legged variety.

From the Minuteman of the Revolution to the Marines in Helmand Province, Afghanistan today, young Americans have heeded this country’s call. Since World War II, dogs have also answered this call of service to the nation.

These living, breathing creatures risk their lives for the same reason the American service member does–for one another.  If you have ever walked a combat patrol you know that you breathed a sigh of relief … Read More »





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