**Bumped Up From TAMWire. Posted By LavaMama**
Injured soldier and dog recover together.
Via Life with Dogs:
An IED that detonated in Afghanistan left a military dog and his handler in need of medical care, and in a sweet turn of events, they were roomed together at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. They are now both recovering.
Specialist Brown and his dog Rocky were sweeping a structure when the bomb went off. They were immediately transported out of the country for treatment….
The photo of Rocky wearing his purple heart has gone viral, and now the pair are receiving tons of attention from well-wishers.
“They are both very thankful for your thoughts and prayers and are in the process of heading back home,” an additional Facebook post said. “SPC Brown arrived early this morning to Walter Reed where he was met by his waiting family, and Rocky is expected to return to Fort Hood in the coming weeks. Please remember them, as well as all our Soldiers deployed around the world, during the holiday season.”
Brings a tear to my eye. Remembering my own dogs and some of military dogs I have known.
Also a fine looking young man doing things most young men will not or can not do. Master and dog will be fine.