68383GTS
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Sad.....
Dog Mourns Navy Seal
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95teetee
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pretty much sums it up:cry:
My hart sunk when I seen the picture, we lost an Arkansas seal in the helicopter that was shot down not long ago.
dusterny
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Dogs are friends to the end
Purple Haze
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Very sad, brings tear's to the eye's, reminds me of the dog in the movie Shane when he lies on top of his masters grave after they bury him.
Take a look at this seen on MSN.com this afternoon. Sure hope they can make it happen. Sounds like a fitting way to continue to honor Iowa native Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson.
A former player proposed Friday that the Iowa football team be led onto the field this season by Hawkeye — the dog seen in a widely viewed photograph lying near the casket of his fallen Navy SEAL owner.
"It just tears you apart to see that (picture)," former Iowa fullback Jon Lazar told Hawkcentral.com Friday. "But I thought how great it would be for that dog to lead the Hawkeyes down to the field and to have the announcer tell the story of this dog. I think everybody would be crying in the stands."
The touching photo of Hawkeye exploded in popularity earlier this week, depicting the close bond between the Labrador retriever and his owner, 35-year-old Rockford, Iowa, native Jon Tumilson.
Tumilson, a Navy SEAL, was one of the 38 soldiers killed Aug. 6 when their helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. His funeral was held Aug. 19, and according to those who attended, the dog laid near the casket throughout the service.
Lazar, who played for the Hawkeyes from 1975-78, said he spoke to head coach Kirk Ferentz's secretary about the idea. Lazar said he was told the proposal would be sent to the athletic department's event planners.
Iowa's first home game at Kinnick Stadium is Sept. 3 against Tennessee Tech.
A former player proposed Friday that the Iowa football team be led onto the field this season by Hawkeye — the dog seen in a widely viewed photograph lying near the casket of his fallen Navy SEAL owner.
"It just tears you apart to see that (picture)," former Iowa fullback Jon Lazar told Hawkcentral.com Friday. "But I thought how great it would be for that dog to lead the Hawkeyes down to the field and to have the announcer tell the story of this dog. I think everybody would be crying in the stands."
The touching photo of Hawkeye exploded in popularity earlier this week, depicting the close bond between the Labrador retriever and his owner, 35-year-old Rockford, Iowa, native Jon Tumilson.
Tumilson, a Navy SEAL, was one of the 38 soldiers killed Aug. 6 when their helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. His funeral was held Aug. 19, and according to those who attended, the dog laid near the casket throughout the service.
Lazar, who played for the Hawkeyes from 1975-78, said he spoke to head coach Kirk Ferentz's secretary about the idea. Lazar said he was told the proposal would be sent to the athletic department's event planners.
Iowa's first home game at Kinnick Stadium is Sept. 3 against Tennessee Tech.
mullinax95
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Very powerful picture... struck me pretty hard since I have a Choc Lab. Sad...
damnimcooltom
Too Cool For School
It sounds good, as long as the dog is into it, and it's used to honor the fallen. If they use it to promote their stupid football team, they can all burn in hell.
ramcharger
Dismember
I just led this thread ride and did not post for over 24 hours in honor of Jon Tumilson, the courageous Navy Seal who died in defense of our country.
I saw that picture and I about lost it. I was actually getting ready to roll from one job site to another and took a quick peek at my email when I saw this on the msn head page. I was pissed off at my company but after seeing this I realized how trivial, shallow and petty my problems are compared to what this man's family is going through.
Right now I'm just hanging out in the garage with cold beer and my loyal dog Maxi. She's just watching out the garage door and barking at any miscreant who slithers down the alley, letting them know that they have to get through her before they can get to me. I'm sure that Hawkeye did the same for his master and most certainly was loyal to the end and then some.
I want to thank each and every one of you who posted on this thread.
I saw that picture and I about lost it. I was actually getting ready to roll from one job site to another and took a quick peek at my email when I saw this on the msn head page. I was pissed off at my company but after seeing this I realized how trivial, shallow and petty my problems are compared to what this man's family is going through.
Right now I'm just hanging out in the garage with cold beer and my loyal dog Maxi. She's just watching out the garage door and barking at any miscreant who slithers down the alley, letting them know that they have to get through her before they can get to me. I'm sure that Hawkeye did the same for his master and most certainly was loyal to the end and then some.
I want to thank each and every one of you who posted on this thread.
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