Carl, I've known alot of military folks, including Marines. If there's one thing I've learned about them, most of them of have not only tons of courage but HUGE hearts. Men have a very special relationship with dogs. They don't talk to each other much about their feelings but they do share things with their dogs that are very special - it's a very unique and special bond between a man and his dog. Just something I've learned over time. It is to be honored and held as a sacred bond. I respect you for having such deep feelings especially about your dogs. Don't be ashamed of your tears, it means you are very GOOD man. btw, my dad was a mustang admiral - he came from absolutely nothing and worked very hard to become successful in life. He was in WW2 on Adm. Nimitz's personal staffl He always said "Marines are the backbone of the military." I think he knew what he was talking about. I honor your tears, sir. Here is a movie you will probably want to see: it's about a military guy who is given charge over a military dog who lost his Marine IIRC in combat. It's a real tear jerker but it might well help you to express the deep sorrow you carry. You might want to watch it alone so you can bawl your head off, which is probably what you need to do. It's a GREAT movie both husband and I loved it and cried our eyes out, there are also some laugh and it is REAL:
Thank you for your kind words I will watch the movie. Lost it last night- sometimes the memories are too much. The best was dog beach. There was a place in Colorado called Union reservoir. The water was cold but very clean and they had a human beach and a separate beach where you could swim with your dog. I was a competitive swimmer in high school, but Wolfie could outswim me. We would swim together for hours.
I have not posted in a while. But your post made me cry. Marines are not supposed to cry. But when my service dog died of cancer I lost it big time.
Carl, I've known alot of military folks, including Marines. If there's one thing I've learned about them, most of them of have not only tons of courage but HUGE hearts. Men have a very special relationship with dogs. They don't talk to each other much about their feelings but they do share things with their dogs that are very special - it's a very unique and special bond between a man and his dog. Just something I've learned over time. It is to be honored and held as a sacred bond. I respect you for having such deep feelings especially about your dogs. Don't be ashamed of your tears, it means you are very GOOD man. btw, my dad was a mustang admiral - he came from absolutely nothing and worked very hard to become successful in life. He was in WW2 on Adm. Nimitz's personal staffl He always said "Marines are the backbone of the military." I think he knew what he was talking about. I honor your tears, sir. Here is a movie you will probably want to see: it's about a military guy who is given charge over a military dog who lost his Marine IIRC in combat. It's a real tear jerker but it might well help you to express the deep sorrow you carry. You might want to watch it alone so you can bawl your head off, which is probably what you need to do. It's a GREAT movie both husband and I loved it and cried our eyes out, there are also some laugh and it is REAL:
https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Channing-Tatum/dp/B09T9WJZWP/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+dog+movie+2022&sr=8-1
I will be thinking of you and praying for your healing.
Thank you for your kind words I will watch the movie. Lost it last night- sometimes the memories are too much. The best was dog beach. There was a place in Colorado called Union reservoir. The water was cold but very clean and they had a human beach and a separate beach where you could swim with your dog. I was a competitive swimmer in high school, but Wolfie could outswim me. We would swim together for hours.