Delviktar Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 What a way to start the day, I cried... A UK soldier that was nearing the end of his duties had reported to his mum only a week ago how devastated he was to have to leave his springer spaniel bomb detection dog behind in Afghanistan. This team has detected more bombs than any other team currently in service. The soldier was shot and killed last week while undertaking this work. That afternoon/evening the springer spaniel went to his normal resting place in their tent curled up, went to sleep and passed away. The soldiers mum has said she believes the dog died of a broken heart. The soldier was bought home along with his dog's ashes. They will be together forever RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitchick Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 i too cried when i heard this this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leelaa17 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 That is the saddest and most beautiful thing I have ever heard. I hope they both rest in peace and spend the rest of eternity together, happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Here's the story from the UK Guardian newspaper. The soldier's body, & the ashes of his dog, were flown home to the UK. He was honoured by people turning out on the streets of his home town, as the funeral cortege went by. Police officers , with their own sniffer dogs, came to pay their respects. Lovely pic: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/mar/10/t...iel-afghanistan Edited March 11, 2011 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyd Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 The photo I saw published when the story was run is just so beautiful, the look of absolute adoration on the soldiers face as he looks at his dog is so touching May they both Rest In Peace together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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