In honor of Veteran’s Day, we gathered a collection of photos of our Minnesota veterans and their dogs. Whether they were in each others’ lives prior to or post-service, the one thing we heard over and over again is the phrase “best friend.” From those who saw overseas combat to those providing at-home snuggles, we thank you all for your immeasurable service to our country.
Sgt. Bryan Larson, combat-wounded Purple Heart recipient (Iraq) with his dog Buddy, who is in position and ready to command lap rights. Meanwhile, Larry acts as window sentry. (Submitted by Kim Larson.)
National Guard Army vet Tony Tengwall, Anoka County, takes five to cuddle with co-worker Fitz. (Submitted by Teri Hanson)
Army SPC Lane Scott, Rochester, with his sweet Delia. (Submitted by Jenny Scott)
Army OPM Dave Cocchiarella with his platoon’s puppy in Kunar, Afghanistan (2011): “We had three dogs on our mountain outpost; they would sleep all day and then roam the mountain at night, barking at anything that moved.”
And five days after returning from Afghanistan in 2011, Dave adopted his best bud, Bentley.
Air Force diver Jennifer Johanneson, Minneapolis, and her Zora.
Army SSG Barry Peterson, Roseville, in full-cuddle-mode with Zero. (Submitted by Cassie Van Heel)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josh Dias, Lakeville, shows off his dapper gent, Rampage. (Submitted by Daina Sentyrz)
Casey Lee and Greycie, Bemidji (or as he called it, Brrr-midgi), both go bellies-up to flash their pearly whites. (Submitted by Angie Kovarik)
Tom Pesta, Elk River, with his big baby Misty, aka his Rotten Rottie. (Submitted by Sally Seward-Pesta)
Karen Worrel: “When my boyfriend Eric got home [to Minneapolis], Grandpaw couldn’t contain his excitement!” Eric served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Capt. Dane Rockow, city, with a cargo-pocketful of Luna the Yorkie, before his second deployment to Afghanistan. (Submitted by Jessica Rockow)
And when he’s gone, wee Luna gets daddy time via her like-sized “deployment doll.” (Submitted by Jessica Rockow)
Sergeant first class SFC Bryan Sikes, originally from Maple Grove, and his trusty sidekick Trace. (Submitted by proud sis and SWD pack member, Jen Sikes.)
And a couple to honor our Sconnie neighbors: Air Force vet Bobby Wolfgram, and Army vet Mike Kirchner, Milwaukee, with Theo, a former compassion hold foster with A Rotta Love Plus. (Submitted by Bobby’s proud sis and SWD pack member, Sara Nick.)
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