Six years of service in the Military is enough to prove a great list of accomplishments. Saving a hundred lives and performing a loyal duty for the country is exceptional. These characters are what we have always called a hero.
This hero is not just ordinary but a four-legged being— Dexter, the retiring military working dog. His heroic acts deserve a lot of appreciation. He faithfully renders his duty to save people from death.
In July 2004, he detected explosives on the gas tank of a garbage truck that would surely kill a hundred militaries in Baghdad. He also patrolled the streets of the same place and suppressed a prison riot.
Dexter endured and suffered a lot due to his years of service and the conditions he experienced. He also had problems with his hip, which made him very aggressive toward anyone. At one point, the Military was thinking of putting them to sleep.
The Navy handler of Dexter, Kathleen Ellison, finds a way out to save him and others. He contacted the Military Working Dogs Adoptions, Debbie Kandoll, for assistance. Luckily, he found another person, Danny Scheurer, a co-founder of Save-A-Vet.
Scheurer believes these dogs are worthy of help as they also save his life. Kandoll and Ellison accompanied the hero dog back to the U.S. from his base in Naples, Italy.
As he landed back to his country, the Legion members gladly gave him an award with a note, “Welcome Home, Dexter.” To provide him with honor, they conducted a public ceremony where he would become a full-fledged member.
The military working dog became the first to receive an American Legion Post 703 membership card. Dexter is worthy of giving some recognition. According to Jerry Kandziorski, the post commander, his six years of accomplishments in Iraq are a challenge.
Video credit: SaveAVet