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Newfoundlands => Newfoundland Discussions => : ptkennel October 24, 2008, 07:52:08 AM
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If you haven't heard the story about Gander the Newfoundland, well here it is. It is a story about his heroic events that lead up to his demise.
http://www.newfoundlanddog.ca/gander-canadian-war-hero.htm
http://www.mynewf.com/2003/Rimshotweb/
Our newf has been invited to participate at the Remembrance Day ceremonies, walking with the color party, and we will read the story about Gander.
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I'm so happy that award exists!!! These big boys save our lives on a daily basis and one went up and beyond the "call of duty", oh! it just makes me so happy that people notice that. Sorry this is a little jagged, i am just so moved by the story. Congrats on getting to be a part of it!!!!!
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This is just too cool. Don't forget to post pics for us!!!
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Wow, that is a neat piece of history. I've never heard of a newf being used in the military, even if just a mascot. What a great honor to him and for him to be given the award.
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Dogs are such amazing creatures! There is never a story that doesn't blow my mind at how unbelievably selfless they are.
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This happened in 1941, and he didn't get recognized until 2000. It's amazing that a dog would actually do that, to grab a grenade and know to run away from your own people and then die for it, I wonder what he was thinking when he did this brave act. How many people would sacrifice themselves for others?