Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Wordy Veterans Days Wednesday


Today we remember all our Veterans who have served this country with dedication, honor and integrity including our Dad who served for 20 years in the Navy (he was a Commander and flew P3 planes). The path that many Veterans take when they return home and have to integrate back into society is often a difficult one. Did you know 22 Veterans A DAY take their own lives because they can no longer cope. Here in Jacksonville there is an amazing group called K9's for Warriors who provide service dogs for Veterans who are suffering PTSD and since opening they have not had a single suicide amongst this Veterans who have been given a dog. These amazing dogs who are all rescue dogs - are trained to sense panic attacks, night terrors etc. and by gently nudging their person they can break the panic cycle before it gets too bad. Today we are donating our treat money to the K9's for Warriors and thank all the Veterans who have bravely put their lives on the line to keep our lives at home safe.
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26 comments:

  1. easyweimaranerNovember 11, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    I hope that road leads to a super beautiful place :o)

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  2. JulieNovember 11, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    Synchronised butt wagging? You fellas are handsome from evfurry angle!!!!!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  3. Samantha November 11, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Love this!

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  4. UnknownNovember 11, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Pals, you know one of my favorite organizations is K9s for Warriors! I forgot they were up your way or I would've swumg by to see their new campus when I was on my big adventure. I think it is wonderful that you are donating your treat money to them! Paws up.
    Oz

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  5. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomNovember 11, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    A truly wonderful organization! Dogs can perform miracles when others can't.

    :)

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  6. ♥Mona + Prissy + Angel Weenie♥November 11, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    God Bless your Dad and K9's for warriors,

    Mommy's girls

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  7. DawnNovember 11, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    That sounds like a great group you guys! Maybe you can help train the dogs someday, as you are very intuitive yourselves.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 11, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Awesome posting my sweet friends! Love this picture as well. XOXO - Bacon

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  9. Sketching with DogsNovember 11, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    We would love to walk down that road.
    Dip and Elliot x

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  10. SaraNovember 11, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    How wonderful that those who received a therapy dog haven't committed suicide! Dogs truly are amazing.

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  11. DukeNovember 11, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    You guys are the bestest for donating your treat money! Bless you!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  12. The Army of FourNovember 11, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Happy Veterans Day to your dad!!!
    Cammie!

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  13. Idaho PugRanchNovember 11, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    What a wonderful program and wonderful of you to donate your treat money.
    Thank you to your Dad and all veterans that help keep us safe. We are so proud our Granddaughter for choosing to serve in the Air Force.
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  14. The Adventures of the LLB GangNovember 11, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    What a great way for Vets to cope with PTSD! Thanks for sharing!
    Happy Veteran's Day Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  15. HelenNovember 11, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    You guys are really thoughtful. Happy Veterans Day to your Dad. Here we call it Remembrance Day, I remembered my Dad who did 35 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force and two colleagues who lost their lives in Afghanistan. I served for over 26 years but was lucky enough to never deploy to any place like that.

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  16. Blueberry's humanNovember 11, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Oh wow - what a great program! It makes me sad to know that they have such a tough time getting back to "normal" and there are too few programs that will help. Thanks for posting this - our veterans really deserve our respect, help, and thanks.

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  17. M. K. ClintonNovember 11, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    I follow K9s for Warriors. What a wonderful organization. Thanks to your Dad. ♥

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  18. Bella Roxy & MacduiNovember 11, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    And people think we're JUST dogs.

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  19. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥November 11, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Gorgeous photo, boys and Mom!!!

    That sounds like a wonderful organization to support our veterans, who are too often forgotten. We join you in saluting them today and every day.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  20. WyattNovember 11, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    Happy Veterans Day! I like that K9s for Warriors.
    Give a kiss to your Dad,

    Wyatt

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  21. Two French BulldogsNovember 11, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Happy Veterans Day
    Lily & Edward

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  22. My GBGV LifeNovember 11, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    Happy Veterans Day! Merrick supports the K9's for Warriors program I believe.

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  23. C.L.W.STEPNovember 11, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    It's amazing that they can teach those doggies to do all that! What a great idea!

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  24. Kinley WestieNovember 11, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    Happy Veteran's Day to your dad!

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  25. RubyNovember 11, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    Oh, that is a most beautiful postie guys!!! You gives your Pops a big slobbery kiss from me okays??! Thanks him with lots of snuggles and paw pats!
    Ma's Gpa was a lifelong Navy Man, so I knows what your Pops has done. Thanks bunches!
    Ma gives to the doggies for vets too..they are the bestest medicine ♥
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  26. UnknownNovember 13, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    How generous of you boys to do that, and we totally understand how us dogs can save lives. Love Dolly

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