Friday, November 15, 2013
Dogs, Our Heroes!
You
can hardly pick up the newspaper and not read about how a dog has saved
someone’s life. Whether it is from a
house fire, from another animal attacking a family member, scaring off a
prowler, etc. Dogs have been saving
humans from all kinds of trouble for millennia. A few dogs have recently been highlighted in
an article I found, and I would like to share them with you.
First
one is Sgt Stubby, a Boston Terrier that helped the 102nd Infantry
in WW1. He was smuggled into the war,
and served nobly throughout. Here is the
article and picture of Sgt Stubby. http://www.mandatory.com/2013/11/06/the-weirdest-soldiers-of-all-time/7
The
second is a Bamse, a Saint Bernard, who served on the coastal patrol vessel Thorodd during
WW2. Bamse was an inspiration to all who
sailed with him — during firefights, the brave dog would position himself on
the boat’s front gun tower wearing a specially crafted metal helmet to protect
him from bullets. His acts of valor are numerous, including saving a crew
mate’s life by pushing a knife-wielding attacker into the sea. When he died in
1944, he was buried with full military honors.
Here is the full article and picture of Bamse. http://www.mandatory.com/2013/11/06/the-weirdest-soldiers-of-all-time/5
And
here is a wonderful link about dog mascots in the Civil War. The 11th Pa Infantry regiments mascot
was Sallie. Sallie is memorialized at the 11th Pennsylvania monument erected at
Gettysburg!! http://alexandriava.gov/historic/fortward/default.aspx?id=40198#2
What exceptional and special dogs they were, but aren’t
all of our dogs heroes in one way or the other.
Some of our dogs are service dogs, helping us live better lives helping
us cope. Some of our dogs guard and
protect our families, making us feel safe.
Some of our dogs are just good company, better in fact than other humans
sometimes. Some dogs make us laugh, make
our families closer, make our home lives bearable. And all dogs love us
unconditionally, which is the greatest gift of all.
So when you come home from work, the store, or just come
back from a visit with friends, you will find your dog patiently waiting for
you by the door. Make sure to give your
hero a big hug. They deserve it!
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