This is just awesome.

[03trubluGT]

For some strange reason, I like Iowa a little better.....

[CRASH]

Dogs are better than most people. I'd do damn near anything for my 3 spoiled giants.

Ashley, you are absolutely correct.

If there is anyone I can count on being happy when I come home, it's my sweet Golden retriever/Irish setter mix. She is the most amazing dog I have ever had.

[03trubluGT]

This thread is worthless without pics..

There is no better uniform in the service than the Marine dress blues, but this rekindled my love for the Class A Alphas. It just reeks of old school Marine.

[jefehbk]

Damn what the hell is this salty, liquid discharge from my eyes?

The connection between man and dog is truly extraordinary. The dog i had growing up was a Lab/Chow mix. Looked mostly Chow, but had the temperament and personality of a Lab. He was truly my best friend and a family member.

[jefehbk]

if you want to drop a note of thanks to Mr. Reynolds for making this happen for Marine Sgt. Ross Gundlach.


Raymond A. Reynolds
Iowa Department of Public Safety
State Fire Marshal
215 E. 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Phone: 515-725-6145
Email: ray.reynolds@iowa.gov

[Forever_frost]

That is heart warming. There's nothing the VA or the DoD that will equal the care, patience and attention that dog can and nothing can repair wounds better than a companion

[dee]

Damn good read. Brought a tear to my eye.

[AdRock]

Great story. Damn allergies are bothering me now.

[03trubluGT]

This is one of those stories I read again.

When I was in Desert Storm I was working out of Camp 5 in SA just south of Kuwait. There was a light lab that was a camp dog that we would play with on occasion, I wonder what ever happened to him.

It's stories like this that make me continue to believe in the good side of man. Working a job that is overwhelmingly negative, it's the hope in humanity that keeps me going.

[Sean88gt]

That's pretty damn cool, all the way around.

[jleews6]

Thanks for posting. That was nice to read.