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Local film spotlights the role of K-9s in the U.S. Armed Forces
Local film spotlights the role of K-9s in the U.S. Armed Forces
Though some may think that the adaptation of K-9s into the U.S. military is a recent invention, service dogs have actually been in use for several decades.
Filmmaker R.J. Nevens, Jr. of Kingwood took interest in this subject after viewing a heartfelt picture of a deceased military veteran and his dog.
“There was a picture [taken] some time ago of Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson and his dog, Hawkeye. Jon died protecting our country and [at] his funeral, Hawkeye was laying at the side of Jon’s coffin. Although Hawkeye was his family pet, one thing stood out. He was always faithful. That picture just did something to me,” said Nevens.