Semper Fi

…puppy.

The parents of a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan are adopting the bomb-sniffing dog who the military says loyally rushed to their son’s side when he was fatally shot.

Darrell and Kathy Rusk were expected to take home Eli on Thursday. The black Labrador is being retired from military service following the death of Pfc. Colton Rusk

Wasn’t he a beautiful boy? God bless Colton. Semper Fi, Marine.
Good dog, Eli. God bless you.

4 Responses to “Semper Fi”

1. Ebola says:

   February 3, 2011 at 5:54 pm

   Labradors Semper Fi. Condolences to the family. Oorah Rusk, RIP.

2. ricki says:

   February 3, 2011 at 6:06 pm

   Awww, love. I hope Eli provides a lot of comfort and happiness to the Rusk family.

3. Kate P says:

   February 3, 2011 at 11:28 pm

   Wow. How sad their brave son is gone, but may they have many wonderful years with his canine compatriot.

4. Paco says:

   February 4, 2011 at 8:14 pm

   God bless him, indeed.