As I mentioned last week, I am proud to take part in RED Friday (remember everyone deployed). I have always been so proud, happy, and eager to support our soldiers.
One of my closest friends is a former Marine, and his experiences are heartbreaking. As a close friend of a veteran, I understand (to an extent- none of us can fully understand what they go through) PTSD and the nightmares that these soldiers have when they come back home.
Naturally I cried and had all the feels when I saw this commercial drawing attention to service dogs for soldiers.
I bawled my fucking eyes out when I saw this commercial. All I could do was picture my beloved friend in that situation (because I know he went through that) and I cried and cried. My heart broke into a hundred thousand pieces, as it always does when I'm reminded of the anguish these men endure.
I want to say that I think service dogs for soldiers is a brilliant idea. My dear friend told me about his nightmares, about waking up screaming and thrashing. I sincerely wish he had support during those moments. A loyal dog would have been perfect for him.
I am so very happy that my dear Marine is recovering, and a service dog may not be necessary for him. But that doesn't mean that others could benefit so much from one.
In all seriousness, these dogs could save their lives.
Sending our boys, deployed and at home, all my love and support.
xoxo
-Captain Lakie, the Silly Mallard
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