On the positive side a nice photo on the front page of The Guardian.
Lt George Williams of Charlottetown stooping to pat a dog prior to leaving the FOB. Dogs and soldiers go back a long way in history.
I doubt that there has ever been a conflict that some Canuck has not befriended an animal. Dogs, Mules, Cats and Birds the caring of soldiers for these voiceless casualties is renown.
To pat a dog or rub a kitten takes the stress of combat duty away for a brief moment, a kinship develops between soldier and animal. Not discounting the working dogs of the military sniffing out explosives and the enemy. Dogs are indeed a man's best friend, and many dogs,cats horses at home are missing their master/mistress friend.
So to the soldiers and the animals we send out a prayer for their safe return to loved ones. Don't forget the Yellow Ribbon Campaign here on the Island.
Nil Sine Labore
Robb
