Larger Than Life

Not many stories move me in this age of chaos and madness. But the story of Liam and Theo both inspires and saddens me deeply.

Theo the dog was a hero, finding more bombs in Afghanistan than any other war dog ever in the British army. So many, in fact, that he and his handler Liam were held over for another month. Then a Taliban sniper shot and killed Liam. Theo died after returning to the base, of a stress related seizure.

Such a bond of a man and his dog, a band of brothers by any standard. Warriors! But more, friends, companions, family. Theo was great at his job because he loved Liam. He craved Liam's approval. And Liam clearly motivated his companion Theo. That look between those two True Knights of the Realm says it all.

But losing Liam was more than Theo could take. He died when his beloved partner Liam died.

Thank you LT...and Theo. God bless you both, and keep you in His hand. You are both my heroes.