01 July 2011

soldiers, companions

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"You ask of my companions. Hills, sir, and the sundown, and a dog as large as myself." Emily Dickinson




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10 comments:

  1. Oh yes, the dog as large as oneself.

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  2. I have a dog as large as me (Jones, huge poodle)--wouldn't have it any other way. The military service dogs are true heroes--saving many lives and are faithful to a fault. Thanks goodness policy has changed and the service dogs are sent home with their human buddies. Thanks, Mary

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  3. Lovely. I grew up with a dog as large as myself. Now the squad includes two very small dogs, 10 cats, 2 birds and 2 fish, which is substantially equivalent, I suppose. Happy July 4th to you! Curtis

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  4. One of my favorite quotes- and poets. Carlo was her great companion. This is a family photograph of my cousin's daughter-wish her safe. pgt

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  5. OMIGOD....I missed the folded pony-tail in the back of the helmet. God Bless them. I so wish them safe. What a magnificent picture.
    Did everyone know there was a dog with those navy seals who took out bin laden? The dog helped locate him. (little news because they have to be protected!)

    I just flew to see my grandaughter at camp in the San Juan Islands...washington state......I saw soldiers......(now always in camoflage) and I said....."THANK YOU " to every one.......I saw more than two dozen in two airports.....they teared up. Did not see other people doing it.....but I was quite loud and kept walking! Hope others saw and copied.

    Brave brave people. Dogs are heroes too! Thank God they can take them home.......

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  6. Penelope, yes and a blonde by nature so far-and I add a beauty- From a long line of dog lovers too.
    We don't value them enough. They set politics aside and do what they are asked. I can only hope that companion brings some comfort to them. I wonder what Emily Dickinson would say to a woman in uniform,just imagine. pgt

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