This
video has been circulating around some Military Working Dog groups and I
thought it worthy of space here. Here's the brief note that went with the post,
titled "no leg ski diving, with my dog" -- as I saw it last week:
"I am still rocking!
For those who haven't heard, I was blown up, with my MWD, Axe, Feb 17th of this
year. I lost both of my feet, and was back to work in July. ..."
Aside
from documenting an incredible free fall where you actually get a full view of
the dog on a jump, this is emotionally moving footage. Without any fuss it
shows the strong bond between this handler and his dog. There's little else I
can say that would better complement the triumph and joy on display. So just
watch.
A
note: Back in May when FP ran
the epic "War Dog" photo essay after the Osama bin
Laden mission, a fair few readers wrote in concerned that the military dogs
parachuting out of planes were being either being forced or were too frightened
or ill quipped to handle the experience unscathed. For anyone still worried,
pay careful attention to the dog in this video. He's having the time of his
life.
A great video. Thanks! Dogs have it over all of us, don't they? They just go out there, parachute, and have a great time. They're not worrying about strategy, reforming the services, fighting for budget, or all those high-level things that consume this blog. Maybe that's why the best time I had in the service, in my recollection, was when I was a lowly recon platoon commander, just jumping, paddling, and rucking with the troops.
This is my big brother!! Sorry.. had to take a second to brag =) He's such an inspiration to everyone. I'm one proud lil' sis. Chris, CB and I love you and Axe!!
Its with Honor i serve with my dog in anti narcotics - he has no fear or sense of why we should do this - he just goes in head first and does the job - albeit for a soft squidgy ball - but i am proud to serve with Buster at my side and see him as my brother in the field and i know that in this vid they share the same bond as Me and my manx dog - Buster.
Ross
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