Where did you serve and what did you do?
1991-1996 USMC, 1st Battalion 7th Marines
Operation Restore Hope Somalia 1992-1993
Tell us how your dog is helping you continue #StillServing in your community.
I am a retired fire department K9 handler with a live find search and rescue Labrador Retriever named “River”. Though we are both retired from a fire career, I now am a flight paramedic for an international medevac company and he remains available for searches such as children with disabilities who may wander from home. River is much more than a K9 partner, he has been a key ally through very dark times and was indispensable support after difficult calls during my Fire career. He continues to be the best companion to my wife while I’m gone on extended overseas trips and a sight for sore eyes when I return.
Why do you do it?
I am at my best when in service to the community in one way or another