Love Like This

The walk from the cemetery was the longest one. Larry was buried today. He received a befitting farewell, a state’s farewell. We served in Afghanistan together wearing the same badge of honour, Larry was in the K-9 unit. His job, to avert mine threats whilst mine was to be his friend and guide. He played a more significant role. He was a real charmer, a natural in keeping the entire platoon engaged and forget their loved ones at home.

They all loved him as much. The best chunk of meat is usually left for Larry. Larry had his fair shares of war scars, being shot by a stray bullet from an AK-47 didn’t dampen his spirit. He took 2 months to recover and he was back in the field. He was the most dedicated member. I deeply believed that he worked hard not because he knew the mission he was on, he did it because he loves us all and he wanted to keep us safe. I was his handler, he taught me strength, he taught me courage and he taught me to love like this. He fell, but he etched a lasting mark.

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