This Able Veteran http://www.thisableveteran.org/ is an organization that we've supported for the last 2 years. It puts veterans together with a dog that can help them cope with the world after military service.
Last night we atteneded a graduation service for 6 veterans and their dogs. There were over 300 in the audience to witness this event. All 6 of these veterans were USMC, 5 from recent wars and 1 from Vietnam.
It was one of the most moving ceremonies that I've witnessed.
Training each dog cost over $25,000.00, all from donations of folks who want to in some small way, pay back these veterans for their service and let them know we care.
Please take a few moments to visit the site. You may know someone who could benefit from what This Able Veteran does.
Thanks,
Clark
Checked it out Clark. Some good stuff goin on there. :icon_thumright:
Quote from: captin_hook on April 13, 2013, 06:02:09 PM
Checked it out Clark. Some good stuff goin on there. :icon_thumright:
I agree wholeheartedly. It was a pretty emotional experience for a lot of us.
Thanks,
Clark
Very cool. Amazing the partnership these teams develop.
Awesome way to thank those vets who need it. I am sure it meant the world to those Marines. Semper Fi..... :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an
Quote from: tomstopper on April 13, 2013, 10:17:14 PM
Awesome way to thank those vets who need it. I am sure it meant the world to those Marines. Semper Fi..... :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an
I was standing with a group of 12 Marines throughout the entire program and I can tell you it meant a lot. There were times when there were few dry eyes in the house.
Thanks,
Clark