Dog Won’t Leave Fallen Navy SEAL’s Side | Tennessee Valley Talks

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August 23, 2011 | 3:48 PM | By Beth Ford Roth

Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson had a very close friend in his life – his dog, Hawkeye. Tumilson, a former San Diego resident, was killed August 6 in the Chinook helicopter crash that also claimed the lives of 29 other American servicemembers.

Tumilson’s funeral was on Friday in Rockford, Iowa at Rockford Senior High. Hawkeye was one of the 1,500 souls who attended. Hawkeye refused to leave his master’s side during the service.

The picture was taken by Lisa Pembleton, Tumilson’s cousin. Pembleton contacted Home Post with this message:

Hawkeye is/was his loyal “son”. To say that
he was an amazing man doesn’t do him justice. The loss of Jon to his
family, military family and friends is immeasurable. I hadn’t planned
on taking any pictures other than with family. However, from my seat
at the funeral, I felt compelled to take one photo to share with
family members that couldn’t make it or couldn’t see what I could from
the aisile. This is that photo…

http://homepost.kpbs.org/2011/...vy-seals-side-video/

8/24/118:29 AM

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unclegusOld Faithful

Touching!

Just_Old Faithful

So very sad!

8/24/1110:23 AM

b50mOld Faithful

A very loyal and faithful friend.

RIP

8/24/1110:28 AM

PuFHall of Famer

true love and loyalty ......

dark dreamerOld Faithful

A true friend. So sad.

semiannualchickOld Faithful

So very sad. There's nothing like the love & loyalty of a pet. I'm sure he is grieving also.

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