Dogs Welcoming Soldiers Home

Mental Floss ^ | Nov. 10, 2009 | Jason English

[tanuki]

I can’t begin to imagine how hard it would be to leave my family for months at a time, especially if my destination were Iraq or Afghanistan. And I don’t know how I could deal with my wife being deployed overseas. These reunion videos—for me, at least—shed a tiny beam of light on how emotionally draining being a military family can be. They’ll also make you want a dog. To commemorate Veterans Day, here are some overjoyed dogs greeting returning soldiers.

[tanuki]

I think this is a good contribution to Veterans' Day. I searched for it under the title and didn't find it. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did.

[tanuki]

http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/40324

[BertWheeler]

My youngest son, who is only 12, has expressed two desires. He wants to join the Army and while in the Army he wants to own a dog.

My advice to him? Simple enough. Save a little from his bimonthly Army check and when he has enough saved up to buy an M1 Garand.

I’m okay with him owning a dog.

[SueRae]

ping!

[tanuki]

Good advice!:D

[scottdeus12]

...I can’t view these images at work (internet filter) - can you post the pics? I’d love to see them...

thanks

[tanuki]

I’ll see what I can do. Best.

[Joe 6-pack]

"My youngest son, who is only 12, has expressed two desires. He wants to join the Army and while in the Army he wants to own a dog."

Your son should be advised that as a Military Police dog handler, the world could be his oyster ;-)

[smokingfrog]

Awwwwwhh!

[bootless]

Your son should be advised that as a Military Police dog handler, the world could be his oyster ;-)

Awww! (Good choice of words - the corrugated roof looks like an oyster shell!)

[freekitty]

I am crying.

[Kartographer]

They also serve those who sit, lay down, fetch, roll over and wait. ;-)

[fullchroma]

Okay. I’m all weepy, now. Beautiful videos. Thank you and Happy Veterans Day to all.

[Carley]

Me too.

[toddausauras]

Very cool.

[BertWheeler]

I’ll pass that info on to him. However, I’m pretty sure he wants to carry the rifle!

Who knows - right?

I’m proud like all get out that patriotism flows through his veins!

[wastedyears]

Seeing stuff like that makes me wish I wasn’t allergic to dogs.

I couldn’t hold the tears back either, free.

[11Bush]

Every time I think I'm getting cold, callus, and mean one of you post something like this.

Still a little bit of the ol' humanity in me. Thanks.

[lonevoice]

Aww geeze, I’ve been in tears for several minutes now. Thanks for posting this wonderful tribute.

[Joe 6-pack]

"However, I’m pretty sure he wants to carry the rifle!"

LOL...Dog handlers get rifles, sidearms and dogs!! And where they might be working in support of the Secret Service, they're also authorized a civilian clothing allowance!