Indian Army Pays Beautiful Tribute to Service Dog Dutch Who Passed Away, Calls Him 'Real Hero', Check Pics
a canine warrior named Dutch working with the Eastern Command of Indian Army passed away. The nine-year-old Labrador was working with the Explosive Detection department and was among the most decorated dogs in the Indian Army. The official account of Eastern Command of Indian Army have paid a beautiful tribute to Dutch on Twitter.
Everyone loves the trained pooches who follow all commands but there is a extra love and respect for the service dogs. Dogs in service with the armed forces are extremely special to the officers. Recently, a canine warrior named Dutch working with the Eastern Command of Indian Army passed away. The nine-year-old Labrador was working with the Explosive Detection department and was among the most decorated dogs in the Indian Army. The official account of Eastern Command of Indian Army have paid a beautiful tribute to Dutch on Twitter. International Day of Yoga 2019: Dogs Of Indian Army and ITBP Dog Squads Perform Asanas With Jawans; Watch Cute Pics and Videos.
Dutch passed away due to natural reasons on September 11. He served in the army for nine years and would've retired this month. Talking about him, one of the officials at 19 Army dog unit told CNBC, "He passed away in his sleep - like a saint, a real soldier." The entire unit came together for his funeral and pictures of Dutch decorated with flowers, and some from his old service days were shared on Twitter.
Check Indian Army's Beautiful Tribute for Service Dog Dutch:
People on social media also expressed condolences and were happy with the fact that the brave heart dog received equal respect like any soldier would.
Salute to Dutch
Giving Due Honour and Respect
Dutch was a brave heart who worked as an Explosive Detection (ED) dog and helped in saving several lives. In the year 2015 and 2016, Dutch was awarded GOC–in -C Eastern Command commendation for his bravery. Like the tribute mentioned, Dutch was a real hero in service to the nation.
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