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  • Dog Won’t Leave Fallen Navy SEAL’s Side (Video)

    08/23/2011 11:18:49 PM PDT · by South40 · 54 replies
    KPBS.org ^ | 8/23/2011 | Beth Ford Roth
    Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson had a very close friend in his life – his dog, Hawkeye. Tumilson, a former San Diego resident, was killed August 6 in the Chinook helicopter crash that also claimed the lives of 29 other American servicemembers. Tumilson’s funeral was on Friday in Rockford, Iowa at Rockford Senior High. Hawkeye was one of the 1,500 souls who attended. As you can see by the gut-wrenching photo on the right, Hawkeye refused to leave his master’s side during the service. Video here
  • Heart-Wrenching Image: Dog Keeps Watch Over Fallen SEAL’s Casket During Funeral

    08/23/2011 10:56:39 AM PDT · by buccaneer81 · 85 replies
    The Blaze ^ | 23 August 2011 | NA
    Petty Officer Jon T. Tumilson was laid to rest Friday in Rockford, Iowa, where an estimated 1,500 mourners came to pay respects for the fallen Navy SEAL, including his dog Hawkeye. In fact, Hakeye’s loyalty to his owner at the funeral was visible, creating a heart-wrenching image as he laid down by the casket of his owner during the entire service: