Navy SEAL Tumilson’s best friend to the end

by The Urban Cowboy on August 27, 2011 · 6 comments

More than 1,000 people attending the funeral of Jon Tumilson were witness to the hero’s dog refusing to leave his side.

Petty Officer Tumilson was among those killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down during a mission to aid an Army Ranger unit in Afghanistan.

Laying down beside his masters casket, Hawkeye refuses to leave his friend.

Navy SEAL Tumilson’s best friend to the end

Tumilson’s dog, Hawkeye, guarding his master to the end

The U.S.Navy provided military honors for one of our Country’s true American hero’s. My heart goes out to Jon’s family and friends.

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christina August 27, 2011 at 8:46 pm: I cant watch the video anymore. Only one word comes to mind. Devotion.

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Joslinda August 28, 2011 at 8:28 am: When I first saw the video, my heart dropped to my knees. The saddest display of emotions ever, and the most honorable display of loyalty. Wonderful post.

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Agnes August 28, 2011 at 8:45 am: So touching.

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UP August 29, 2011 at 9:00 pm: This is really an amazing thing. Pets know.

UP

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Donna (Texas) August 30, 2011 at 3:17 pm: This made me cry when I first saw it…I fricken HATE War!!!
hughughugs

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The Urban Cowboy September 11, 2011 at 10:36 am: Very sad indeed.

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