Posted on 04/05/2016 10:52:23 AM PDT by twister881
A heroic U.S. Marine Corps German shepherd that lost a leg sniffing out a roadside bomb in Afghanistan was awarded the world's highest honor for service dogs during a special ceremony Tuesday.
Lucca, who served U.S. troops during more than 400 missions in Iraq and Afghanistan over a six-year span, received the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) Dickin Medal at the Wellington Barracks in London. She is the first Marine Corps dog to receive the medal, considered the top honor for war animals around the world.
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I suspect that he would be just as happy, or happier with a good steak and maybe playtime with a ball.
Semper Fi, Lucca.
“How ‘bout ya there, Devil Dog!”
You don’t realy think he gives a damn?
Hurray for the faithful Lucca. I am thrilled that she will have wonderful days for the rest of her life.
No, but her Marine battle buddies and many others do. The award, given since 1943, is from a charitable organization that raises funds worldwide for the care of military service animals. A worthy cause for noble creatures who every day save human life. Watch the video at the end of the article for some perspective.
Semper Fi!
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