Mourning handler uses military dog’s ashes for tattoo
CHARLOTTE, NC (WSOC) — A war veteran mourning the loss of the dog who stood by his side while he was deployed in Afghanistan commemorated his partner with a tattoo which incorporated the dog’s ashes.
“I will lay down my life for you and expect nothing but love in return,” says the tattoo, under the name “Treo” and a paw print. “I protect my Dad with my life, and would gladly take a bullet in his place.”
Treo, a Labrador retriever, was by Royal Army Sgt. Dave Heyhoe’s side to sniff out bombs in Afghanistan. The pair became well-known and in 2010, Treo was awarded the Dicken Medal for Gallantry – the most prestigious award granted to animals in the United Kingdom.
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