The More I Know People, The More I like Dogs
Marine Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee and his German shepherd, Lex, scoured Iraq for roadside bombs together, slept next to each other and even posed in Santa hats for a holiday photo.
When a mortar attack killed the 20-year-old Marine in Falluja a few months later, Lex, whimpering from his own injuries, had to be pulled away, Lee's father was told.
That strong bond compelled the slain Marine's family to [petition the Marines to] adopt 8-year-old Lex even though the military said he still had two years of service.
The family lobbied the military for months, launched an Internet petition and enlisted the aid of a North Carolina congressman who took their case straight to the Marine Corps' top general.
As Paul Harvey would say, The Rest Of The Story...
Semper Fi, Lex. Good Boy.
Labels: Heroes
posted by MOMinuteMan at 18:56
4 Comments:
It's bad enough they're sending kids to die, but they have to maim DOGS too?
Where's the ASPCA?
For shame!
Amazing. *shakes head sadly*
You're entitled to your opinion. Even if it's moronic.
Merry Christmas to you too, Ed.
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