Navy SEALs Dog Stands Guard One Last Time

[foghorn67]

I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but this story is totally contrived for the purpose of tugging at the heart-strings. Bringing in a dog to a funeral and snapping pictures of it in front of a casket is a bit too contrived, but oh well. To each their own.

It's not their fault dogs hate you.

 

[Powermoloch]

:rose:

 

[RagingBITCH]

If those 20+ SEALS were not 110% necessary for that mission, then the CO who ordered it should be discharged at the very least.

I also suspect faul play; did the Taliban receive any sort of tip that this particular bird and its cargo was inbound?

Yea, because you are truly in touch with what's required on the battlefield. Give me a fucking break.

 

[IcePickFreak]

I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but this story is totally contrived for the purpose of tugging at the heart-strings. Bringing in a dog to a funeral and snapping pictures of it in front of a casket is a bit too contrived, but oh well. To each their own.

I suppose they should of just sent a letter to the dog to let him know his master was dead, and then hope he shows up for the funeral?

 

[*kjm]

I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but this story is totally contrived for the purpose of tugging at the heart-strings. Bringing in a dog to a funeral and snapping pictures of it in front of a casket is a bit too contrived, but oh well. To each their own.

Ever had a hunting dog?
I work with my Lab about 15hrs a week non hunting season. We are so close that if I leave the house with a gun case and don't take her she will be pissed at me for days after.
I could almost bet you would get the same pictures if it was me... maybe they brought the dog to help the kids deal with it.

 

[Blitzvogel]

The dog could probably smell it's owner in the casket, or at least traces on the casket from when the body was being loaded into it. Dog's are pretty perceptive, especially if they are close to their owner.

 

[BUTCH1]

The dog could probably smell it's owner in the casket, or at least traces on the casket from when the body was being loaded into it. Dog's are pretty perceptive, especially if they are close to their owner.

When my wife was in the hospital I brought home a bag of her clothing to be washed and plopped it by the door, our dog smelled her clothing and started taking out the clothes, convinced I had her hidden in the bag somewhere..RIP to the Seal, condolences to the family..

 

[Rudee]

I suppose they should of just sent a letter to the dog to let him know his master was dead, and then hope he shows up for the funeral?

No, you're right. Let's just make having pets attend funerals for humans a normal thing. Let's not just limit it to dogs, let's allow everything from pet mice to snakes. Why not? They surely have feelings as well.

 

[SlowSpyder]

I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but this story is totally contrived for the purpose of tugging at the heart-strings. Bringing in a dog to a funeral and snapping pictures of it in front of a casket is a bit too contrived, but oh well. To each their own.

Even if it was just for the photo op, it doesn't make the love and loyalty of the dog to his fallen master any less authentic.

RIP

 

[RPD]

No, you're right. Let's just make having pets attend funerals for humans a normal thing. Let's not just limit it to dogs, let's allow everything from pet mice to snakes. Why not? They surely have feelings as well.

I'm pretty sure when it's YOUR funeral, YOU can decide how it goes.

Otherwise shut.the.fuck.up.

 

[dainthomas]

No, you're right. Let's just make having pets attend funerals for humans a normal thing. Let's not just limit it to dogs, let's allow everything from pet mice to snakes. Why not? They surely have feelings as well.

Is it some kind of ATOT law that there has to be a tool in every thread?

 

[SP33Demon]

Is it some kind of ATOT law that there has to be a tool in every thread?

Yep some assholes are showing their true colors in this one.

 

[ghost recon88]

No, you're right. Let's just make having pets attend funerals for humans a normal thing. Let's not just limit it to dogs, let's allow everything from pet mice to snakes. Why not? They surely have feelings as well.

Obviously you've never had a dog, or any pet that was close to you :thumbsdown:

 

[bfdd]

If people do not understand the special place dogs have among our ranks then that's quite sad. They have served us loyally for thousands of years. Nor is this even close to the first story of a loyal dog staying behind after their master has passed.

 

[IcePickFreak]

No, you're right. Let's just make having pets attend funerals for humans a normal thing. Let's not just limit it to dogs, let's allow everything from pet mice to snakes. Why not? They surely have feelings as well.

I'm sure there has been a multitude of different pets that attended their owners funeral. In case you haven't heard, dogs are very loyal pets. This guy obviously spent a ton of time with his dog doing training etc, and they likely even seen combat together. Are you really that fucking clueless?

 

[Liet]

No, you're right. Let's just make having pets attend funerals for humans a normal thing. Let's not just limit it to dogs, let's allow everything from pet mice to snakes. Why not? They surely have feelings as well.

Excellent trolling.

Wrong fucking thread to do it in.

 

[TJCS]

RIP man...

 

[Flash1969]

What a powerful image. Animals are so amazing. RIP

 

[zinfamous]

Is it some kind of ATOT law that there has to be a tool in every thread?

well, it's an internet law.

 

[Rudee]

No disrespect intended. I just found it an odd to have animals attend funerals. And I own a dog, a black lab. Very loyal dog, but do I want it sitting outside my casket when I die? No.

 

[Jodell88]

No disrespect intended. I just found it an odd to have animals attend funerals. And I own a dog, a black lab. Very loyal dog, but do I want it sitting outside my casket when I die? No.

Your dog may come to your grave and guard it everyday until he dies...

 

[bfdd]

No disrespect intended. I just found it an odd to have animals attend funerals. And I own a dog, a black lab. Very loyal dog, but do I want it sitting outside my casket when I die? No.

Then you don't have a proper relationship with your dog and that's sad for you.

 

[eits]

my dog would do the same. he follows me everywhere. if i go to sleep and shut the bedroom door, he lies down right outside of my door. when i'm watching tv, he lies down right in front of the sofa... even now as i'm typing, he's lying down behind me right next to my bed.

dogs are amazing companions... way better than humans. if you treat them right, they'll never break your heart or lie to you or cheat on you or hurt you or talk shit about you or anything. the worst they'll do is chew some of your stuff when they're going through a phase or they'll have diarrhea on the floor if they're sick and can't hold it until you get home from work any longer.

 

[Rudee]

Then you don't have a proper relationship with your dog and that's sad for you.

Really? Do you think this situation would be the norm for most dog owners? Lets say you have a large room containing a dozen caskets of recently deceased dog owners. You then let a dozen dogs belonging to the deceased owners come into the room and observe the behavior. If you were a betting man and had to make a bet on what would happen, would you say that the dogs would a) Somehow identify the caskets of their respective owners and lay down in front of the casket like what happened with this Navy SEAL. or b) do what dogs do, i.e. sniff each other, lick themselves, wander around? I would put money on the latter being the likely case for the majority of them. But does that mean the dogs and their owners did not have a connection together? No. I just think it's unlikely to happen, and of course, it doesn't make a very good tear-jerker, but that's just the way things work out sometimes.

 

[bfdd]

Rudee, most people are terrible dog owners and don't have good relationships with their dogs. There is a lot more to having a strong bond with a dog than just feeling an emotional tie.