Monday, August 29, 2011

the meaning of "devotion"



Loyal to the end: Heart-breaking photo shows Navy SEAL's devoted dog guarding his coffin

  • Petty Officer Jon Tumilson killed in Afghanistan crash
  • Navy SEAL was one of 38 shot down in helicopter
  • Labrador retriever Hawkeye was at emotional service
By Mark Duell

This heart-wrenching photo shows how a Navy SEAL’s dog refused to leave his master’s side during an emotional funeral.
Petty Officer Jon Tumilson, 35, killed in the major U.S. helicopter crash in Afghanistan this month, was remembered by around 1,500 mourners.
But it was his Labrador retriever Hawkeye that really captured the public’s emotions in the photo taken by Mr Tumilson’s cousin, Lisa Pembleton.

Sadness: Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson's Labrador retriever Hawkeye was loyal to the end, as he refused to leave his master's side during an emotional funeral
Sadness: Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson's Labrador retriever Hawkeye was loyal to the end, as he refused to leave his master's side during an emotional funeral
Man's best friend: Mr Tumilson's family members followed Hawkeye into the service before he lay down
Man's best friend: Mr Tumilson's family members followed Hawkeye into the service before he lay down

Mr Tumilson, of San Diego, California, was one of 38 killed on August 6 when a rocket-propelled grenade took out a U.S. Chinook helicopter.

3 comments:

  1. http://the-salfordian.com/a-loyal-dog-guards-grave-of-deceased-master/

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  2. Theres only two kinds of unconditional love on Earth, a mother's love and the love of a dog, and I'm not too sure about your mom. Please adopt the love of your life from a shelter, you won't regret it.

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  3. “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” is a true story about Hachi, an extremely loyal dog. The dog waited for his deceased owner for nine years in the same spot after his death. The spot was now marked with bronze paw prints and became a tourist site.
    I still remembered the time when I watched this movie with my family. We all shed tears for this incredibly loyal dog. If you are looking for a tear jerker, dog movies like “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale,” “Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog” or “Marley & Me” are some good options.

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