Crime

Dog Killers Convicted For Murdering Navy SEAL Hero’s Beloved Companion

Marcus Luttrell, a highly decorated Navy Seal and author of “Lone Survivor,” is still hurting three years after the murder of his beloved Yellow Labrador, DASY, by a group of thugs in Texas.

Today, Luttrell has received some measure of closure, as two of the perpetrators who shot and killed his beloved companion have been sentenced to prison time.

Killers Convicted in Murder of Marcus Luttrells Dog

Luttrell, a true American hero who was the lone survivor from his fire team after an insurgent attack in Afghanistan, took the stand Thursday in the “cruelty to non-livestock animals trial” of Alfonso Hernandez, one of the two accused in the case.

Hernandez was found guilty of a state felony by a Walker County jury.

Killers Convicted in Murder of Marcus Luttrells Dog

Marcus Luttrell

Another suspect, Michael Edmonds, pleaded guilty to the same state charge two days prior and admitted he was the one who fired the shot that killed DASY.

The night of the killing in April of 2009, Luttrell said he “heard a single gunshot, grabbed his pistol and ran next door to his mother’s residence to check on her. He then made his way down to the roadway, crawled underneath a fence and saw DASY had been shot.”

“I saw my dog in a ditch and two men standing outside the car,” Luttrell said, with his new service dog by his side on the stand. “I could hear them laughing.”

Law enforcement officers eventually caught up to the car with Luttrell’s help.

“I wanted to take a shot at the driver, but I figured if I missed and shot out the back window, I would not be able to catch them,” he added.

DASY given to Luttrell by friends to help him cope with the emotional and physical injuries he sustained while fighting in both the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters as a Navy Seal. She was by his side in Texas for four years.

Her name is an acronym of the initials of Luttrell’s team members who were killed in the firefight he described in “Lone Survivor.”

Edmonds and Hernandez, who was charged as an accomplice, will have to wait for a pre-sentence investigation to be conducted before a punishment is handed down, which is expected to take place in February, according to the Huntsville Item.

The charges carry a maximum sentence of up to two years in a state facility and a $10,000 fine.

Here is a clip from 2009 in which Glenn Beck interviews Luttrell, who tells the story of his beloved canine companion’s murder, including his gut-wrenching statement that “I consider that dog like a daughter to me:”

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  • RodT82721
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:03pm

    As another dog lover, that story of Marcus’s chase of those dog killers was beyond believe, when Glenn told it and played the 911 tapes etc.
    I wonder why it took so long to get justice for Dasy.
    It’s not like there was any question of what they had done. It’s too bad Marcus didn’t catch them before the law got them stopped. I’m sure he would have provided a little justice of his own, and very well deserved.

    This article does not give the actual sentence, to bad. It seems killing dogs is going out of fashion since Vick was sent away, but now he’s an adored hero for throwing a football around for millions each year. I will never forget or forgive Vick.

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    • Josiah914
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:24pm

      Sir,

      You may want to re-think your lack of forgiveness here of Michael Vick, especially since we’re talking about animals (though I’m a big dog lover myself) and not even people who were harmed AND since Michael Vick asked for forgiveness.

      In Matthew 6:14-15, Jesus says that if you refuse to forgive someone of their trespasses (i.e., offenses, crimes), God the Father will not forgive you. God wants us to forgive everyone because we ourselves have been forgiven of so much more in comparison.

      I hope that your words were more for effect than written with genuine unforgiveness. It’s an eternally dangerous thing not to forgive others for their sins.

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    • db321
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:40pm

      My Dad and I went to see Mr. Markus Lutrell speak in a small town in Texas a few months after Dasy was shot. This is one giant of a man. He must stand 6 ft 4. When he came on the stage, the first thing he said to the audience was too ask that everyone turn off their Cell phones.

      Then he looked around the room staring in to everyone eyes for a few seconds, and said “Don’t Make Me Ask You A Second Time.” Instantly at that point everyone in the room was shuffling about turning off their cell phones. I even heard a few “Yes Sir” coming from the audience.

      Truly a Great American Hero – God Bless Marcus Lutrell. These punks messed with the wrong man.

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    • Seeker of Truth
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:49pm

      @Josiah914
      Where in the Bible does God forgive anyone that doesn’t ask forgivness first? I, for one, refuse to forgive those that are unrepentant. I don’t hold myself to a differant standard, and pretend it is a higher standard, than that which God holds himself.

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    • flagbearer
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:52pm

      We can forgive, but we don’t need to reward.

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    • 4truth2all
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:08pm

      Yo Seeker of Truth:
      Since we seem to be about the same thing….God forgives you and me of many things that we do in a day that we many not even be aware of…. I do not believe that forgiveness is only at the request of the offender, we are told to pray for those that persecute us, scripture says that Jesus died for us while we were still yet sinners, there are many places where the Word says we are to love and forgive no matter what…. and that is truth… according to scripture…. peace

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    • CaptMickeyd
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:09pm

      “It’s too bad Marcus didn’t catch them before the law got them stopped. I’m sure he would have provided a little justice of his own, and very well deserved.”

      Actually, it’s probably a good thing Marcus did not get them first, because then Texas would be put on the spot of trying a Navy SEAL war hero for murder, instead of two thugs for animal cruelty. I feel for the man, I really do, but having him in jail would do nobody any good. The thugs are not getting what they deserve, but it’s better than the alternative, I guess.

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    • cemerius
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:11pm

      Vick asked for forgiveness because his NFL handlers demanded it!! Don’t be fooled that millionare dog killer is NOT repentent!!! Marcus remeber the good times and don’t dwell on the animals that killed your friend. Semper Fi!

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    • consrv
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:14pm

      I’ll take care of business, then God can firgive me.

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:29pm

      Well said…Thank You! Not so sure about your feels for not “forgiving” Vick…I don’t remember him asking ME to forgive him…so, I don’t have to…I just can not imagine hurting ANYTHING…much less a precious dog…I also can’t imagine how a person who is capable of doing such a thing could EVER CHANGE…I think it is kind of like a drug addict or alcoholic…I think they just CHOOSE not to do those things TODAY…and worth noting is that THEY usually slide back into their addictions…so…I wonder how long it will take VICK to take out his aggressions on other defenseless beings besides dogs…Marcus is an amazing man.

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    • Rogue
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:30pm

      Here’s my take on the Michael Vick issue – he didn’t stop killing dogs because he chose to, or that he realized what he was doing was wrong, it was because he got caught. An apology from a man like that holds zero weight with me. His was not a crime of passion, a stupid one-time decision, or even a case of him being drunk/high or something else that clouded his judgement. Soemone apologizing for doing something out-of-character is one thing, as we all make bad choices from time to time (some mistakes obviously much more serious than others), but Vick knew all along what he was doing and continued to participate.

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    • matt1776
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:36pm

      The only issue I have here is that to possibly condemn another man to hell for all eternity, for shooting my dog, no matter how much I love it, is just to high a price to pay for an animal’s life. People get emotional with their pets, I am so happy things worked out exactly like this and justice has been served. Knowing what he was going through at the time, it is surprising he didn’t take that shot, but it would have been even more tragic. I read his book and he is indeed a true American hero.

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    • VenomX1241
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:42pm

      @ SEEKER OF TRUTH, “…forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us…” Matt 6:12, is kinda the biggest verse relating directly to your first question. Also with respect to your claim that he isn’t repentant, not gonna lie, it’s seems pretty likely that a is true statement. However, St. Paul talks about judging the heart of others in the beginning of 1 Cor. 4 and ends up saying, “My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes.” Not that you can’t judge his outward actions and say to him that his actions were sinful (not being a steward of the earth) and that he doesn’t outwardly seem or act repentant, you just need to keep in mind that you are not, and will not be the judge of his soul. It‘s not that you’re holding yourself to a higher standard than God, it’s the fact that we, as humans, do not posses God’s ability to either see the hearts of man or to know if God has also forgiven someone.

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    • Chappy123
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:45pm

      Michael Vick was not sorry for what he did to those poor dogs. The ONLY thing he was sorry for is that he got caught!

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    • AmndaMay
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:57pm

      Josiah914 – Did Vick ask for forgiveness before or after he did the interview where he implied that his actions were not only OK, but certainly, to be expected? After all, in his own words, they were “just trying to make some money” and “what’s the big deal?”… Sorry, but that doesnt sound like a man who feels he even NEEDS forgiving, much less a man who desires it. And, do you think he consulted the bible before he committed his crimes? I’m sure since they were “just animals” you dont think his crimes were all that bad, but it is for precisely that reason that I DO think they were horrible crimes. Animals, defenseless, loyal to a fault and would lay down their lives for their master, were tortured and murdered… for what? So our multi million dollar ball tosser could make a few bucks? Get a few laughs? And then try to justify his monstrous acts? Forgive him? I think not.

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    • blaaaaackwoman
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:58pm

      Foregiveness is for suckers. It’s a concept created by Satan so that the evil may persist instead of being exterminated.

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    • DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator)
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:00pm

      “I consider that dog like a daughter to me:”

      I have 2 great dogs and 5 great kids. I do not consider them anything “like” each other. One group is flesh of my flesh and the other are companions and workmates over which I am given dominion.

      I don’t think anyone that believes in God should make such a ridiculous statement; hero or not. God put man above animals and procreation is a gift. Now that I think about it, I don’t even think anyone that believes in evolution should make such a thoughtless statement either.

      That being said, you shoot my dogs and you should pray the pigs find you first to spare you the beating.

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    • JenzNJazz
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:11pm

      DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator):
      I’m not blessed with children, so my dog is my “child.” There are many like me out there who feel the same way. I know she’s a dog, and I’m not one to dress her in silly outfits or paint her toenails, but she is my family nonetheless.

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    • DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator)
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:24pm

      @JenzNJazz
      Feelings are not indicative of truth and I stand by what I said. It is a highly offensive statement to me as a parent that anyone would liken their dog to a human; especially my child. That’s even aside from the fact that in pretty much every culture, likening someone a dog is highly insulting. It’s really not a revolutionary concept.

      If you feel I have to listen to you equate your dog to my child then you have to listen to me tell you how sickening that is and illogical as a non-believer –and insulting to God as a believer.

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    • JenzNJazz
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:36pm

      DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator):
      Whoa, calm down there. Where did I say that my dog was equivalent to YOUR child? My dog is MY child, period. I totally understand how Marcus feels about Dasy. I also totally understand how you feel about your kids and your dogs. Now do you understand my point of view?

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:40pm

      Marcus..I am so sorry for your loss..I realize that you have been through something that only few ones throughout history have ever had the displeasure to experience…I know that this time has been hard for you and I also know how close one can become to their belove dog..it’s as if they become an extention of yourself.. I don’t know where you stand on faith..but when I lost my last beloved dog..everytime I would think of her..I would say a little prayer thanking God for the time He let me have with her..at the time I lost her..a special song stayed in my heart..by Gungor called “You make beautiful things.” Thank you for your service Marcus…and remember that there is a hand of love reaching out all over the world into hearts and minds.. Please cling tightly to Him Marcus God bless you…

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    • JenzNJazz
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:43pm

      DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator):
      Also, why do you assume I’m a non-believer? God’s plan for me was that I cannot biologically have a child, so I choose to share the love in my heart with animals, especially dogs. I really don’t think God will condemn me to hell for that.

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    • deeberj
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:46pm

      “Where in the Bible does God forgive anyone that doesn’t ask forgivness first? I, for one, refuse to forgive those that are unrepentant. I don’t hold myself to a differant standard, and pretend it is a higher standard, than that which God holds himself.”

      Seekeroftruth – first of all, it is not our job to forgive every single person who commits a sin. It is not your job to stand in judgement of everyone who sins and hand out forgiveness as you deem just. These men who killed that dog have nothing to do with you personally, so you have no need to forgive them. Forgiveness in this scenario would be between those men and God, and between Marcus and those men. They hurt Marcus; therefore he would be the one to forgive.

      Secondly, I think you misunderstand what God did. He didn’t send Jesus to the earth to suffer, die, and rise again, to offer forgiveness only to those who ask for it. He provides forgiveness to EVERY SINGLE PERSON; it’s just that a person has to accept that freely given forgiveness. The bible talks about receiving forgiveness. It’s up to us to receive the available forgiveness.

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    • Choctaw25
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:54pm

      Don’t bring God into this story, Marcus should have metted out instant justice to these hoodlums.
      Forgiveness my butt, they will find God in prison and then their sentence will be reduced. Their lives should have been reduced to zero.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:58pm

      @SEEKEROFTRUTH ..We must ask for forgiveness (and turn away form) of sins from God in Jesus’ name..because He died for us sinners and He had no sin of His own..He paid the price for us…When he looked out onto the mocking jeering crowd who was calling for His death..He said “Father forgive them..for they know not what they do.” God says to love our enemies and to do good to those that persecute us. It has been proven that serial killers and others who commit heinous crimes have cruelty in their hearts toward animals..In some famous cases…the people convicted were raised in good Christian families..and for some reason..they chose God’s enemy…but God does say that many are called but few are chosen..How sad for ones who won’t be chosen.

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    • mrqstixx
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 3:08pm

      Hey josiah914,
      I’d pay 49.95 to Pay For View to see vick fed to a pack of wolfs. Your an idiot.

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    • rangerp
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 3:18pm

      I view the Mike Vic thing a little different than most.

      I find it funny that in the days of PC rules, where you are not allowed to say much of anything that would offend the African American crowd (to include speaking real about vile rap music, the ammount of black Americans in prison, having abortions, their crime stats, numbers on welfare…) it is fine to hate Mike Vik for his dog fighting.

      Here is a little dose of reality. dog fighing is part of black culture in the south. It has been for many years. I am aginst dog fighting, but I do not see it as any worse than many other non legal activities that we turn a blind eye too. In Italy and Japan, dog fighting is a legal sport that the rich folks attend.

      We live in a nation, where you folks do not say a peep about violent rap music that degrades women, glorifies the pimp, promotes crime, selling drugs, violence against police…. but becuase of the years of influence of the bambi syndrom (false idea that animals have human emotions), Mike Vik is an American enemy.

      Let us not forget that the same time when Mike was going through the courts, R Kelly (rapper) was also in court for uninating on minors and having sex with them. He walked out not guilty (there were films of him doing his crimes), and there was never an outcry from Americans. So basically, we live in a nation where it is fine to urinate on and molest our daughters, as long as you do not mess with the family dog. This is a sick nation.

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    • DogTags
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 4:20pm

      There is a lot of bad theology and poor understanding of law here too.

      Forgiveness is a requirement of us regardless of whether someone asks. First of all, what sin did Vick do to you by killing dogs? His offense was against God. What right have you not to forgive him? The Bible is clear, if you cannot forgive others who have wronged only a little, how can God forgive you for having wronged him a lot?

      Secondly, these thugs DID NOT MURDER the dog. Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being. Just because a valiant war hero loved the dog does not make the dog human.

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    • rjeffw
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 4:23pm

      While what Vick did was awful, he served his time according to the law. He has paid his debt and forgiveness should be given, but to be honest our forgivness is not required. He did not do anything wrong to us. So unless he has wronged you, then quite frankly we can’t forgive him. It would be nice howerver if pediphiles and others got the treatement that Vick got over killing dogs, beucase to be honest there is not comparison.

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    • DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator)
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 4:31pm

      @JenzNJazz
      You sort of proved my point about logic with your responses. Who said I assumed you were not a believer? I assumed nothing. I stated that it is illogical and insulating.

      However, you assumed some things:
      1. Calm down? Who is not calm?

      2. Condemn you? Who said it was a salvation issue? I stated there is a hierarchy and I think such references are insulting. You don’t have to agree. I am simply stating that if it is okay for you to insult me with such references than it is okay for you to hear how vile I think that is. Fair enough?

      3. Hell? You might be assuming that I view hell as anything more that Greek/pagan mythology twisted from something as simple as the grave.

      4. Do I now understand your point of view? I always did. I don’t have a problem with your fondness for your dog. I find your classification of your ‘child’, sickening.

      As for you not being able to have children, you have my deepest sympathies. I thought that may be the case but did not want to assume such.

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    • kathleenlee
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 5:16pm

      I’ve wondered for a long time if they were ever convicted…I’m so glad. God bless the dog lovers…I truly believe dogs have a soul…I believe my dogs are waiting for me in heaven. God bless you Marcus…and as for vick…I won’t judge you…but God will

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    • 50BMG
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 5:45pm

      I may forgive. But I never forget. And for people like these sub-humans, I will never trust them. Ever.

      Odds are that once released, they will continue to show now respect for animals. The mindset required to do what they did to DASY is a sickness, not a temporary loss of judgment.

      They come onto my property and try that stunt, I hope that I have an opportunity to administer immediate and permanent justice. The life of a loyal, affectionate dog is worth far more than the pathetic life of either of these slime balls.

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 6:23pm

      JOSIAH914 today it is dogs or cats, tomorrows trill/rush gets real scary………….

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    • robertdjohnson
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 6:52pm

      I think they should be neutered, these animals don’t need to reproduce!

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 7:26pm

      When Jesus died on the cross, he asked his Father to forgive them because they didn’t understand what they were doing (in killing Jesus, thinking it was the right thing to do). Those soldiers and Jews who persecuted, tortured, and finally hung Jesus on the cross, weren’t sorry either, but Christ forgave them and also asked His Father to, as well. I truly believe it infuriates God when we bless those who do evil to us, and He then (if they do not ask for forgiveness) removes His hand of protection (in other words, God turns around to face the other way) allowing that person to go their own way without divine intervention, allowing Satan to do whatever he wants. Don’t forget, if we want God to DO ANYTHING FOR US, WE MUST ASK. And, if Michael Vick did not ask, then he is not forgiven. However, God will ‘nudge’ him for awhile. If Michael doesn’t respond with heartfelt sorrow for what he has done, then God turns His back. God still loves Michael Vick, but remember, God does NOT force us to do anything we don’t want to do, including coming to God, asking for salvation, or anything else we might ask the Father. Besides, NO ONE, NOT EVEN THE POPE, CAN GET TO THE FATHER WITHOUT GOING THRU HIS SON JESUS ***FIRST***. This is why we should ASK AND PRAY TO THE FATHER, BUT END OUR PRAYERS WITH ‘In the name of Jesus Christ”.

      Personally, I will not judge this man. His judgment will come from the Father

      I support God's Israel!  
    • teamarcheson
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 7:47pm

      IT WAS AN ANIMAL AND IT WOULD BE IMMORAL TO HOLD SOMEONE TO THE SAME STANDARD AS KILLING A HUMAN. AFTER ALL WE DO NOT KILL ABORTION DOCTORS.

      Two years is sufficient. to spend in a State Prison Rape Machine. He will make one of the 350 pound murderers a nice belly warmer.

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    • Grey Eagle
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 9:35pm

      Marcus is a true hero. I can not imagine how he felt when a couple of idiots killed his pet. He may have felt that this was the last straw. His team died and now his pet, which he named for his dead team members. Marcus has gone through a horrible patch, but I sincerely hope things get better quickly.

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    • Classical Liberal
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:25pm

      DTOM_Jericho; Your View does not leave much room for the adopted children of the world to recieve their parents love to the extent that other children do. Sorry friend but love is something that trancends Genes, DNA, and even species.

      The Affection that Marcus Luttrell had for his dog was no less real than the love you have for your own children. Those were his personal feelings just has yours are your own. With a close-minded attitude towards this, you cannot see the truth.

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    • Classical Liberal
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:32pm

      50BMG; Well Put.

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    • DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator)
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 12:05am

      @CLASSICAL LIBERAL

      Your name should be classic liberal. What a leap in logic. It’s amazing that people like you bother to label yourself. By the way, I am not your friend. Lastly, I have a feeling I know much more about adoption than you.

      P.S. Adopted babies/children are still human. Shocking huh?

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    • iig
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 12:23am

      I hope they get the book thrown at them. Two years is not enough. Mr Lutrell thank you for everything, literally. Mr Beck and The Blaze, thank you for telling us about the case and keeping us apprised.

      @DTOM_JERICHO (Creator Vindicator), you’re being a judgmental jerk. The exact opposite of Jesus. And I firmly believe, just like you firmly believe in your beliefs, that God gave us dogs to teach us how to love unconditionally. They are amazing creatures, His creations, just like you and me. @jenzNjazz has every right, and is in fact right, to value the dogs in her life as family members. You don’t have any business telling him/her s/he’s wrong to do so when s/he does so from love, compassion and acceptance. Something you need to learn better. Christianity is reformed and that whole “dominion” crap has long expired.

      Vick is a monster who horribly abused the most loving of creatures on the planet. I don’t forgive him. If God has an issue with me about that, that’ll be between me and God and you can just butt out. Got it? Good.

      I’ll now spend time with my fur child, my dog, whom I will love far, far, far more than you, and I’m right to do so.

      @jenzNjazz, I’m with you. Give your fur kid an extra treat.

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    • robot54
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 12:26am

      ‘I support God’s Israel!’ says it best.

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    • USMCRE5
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 1:21am

      Josiah, that was very well put. It is easy to have anger and want to do your own justice when something so dispicable as the murder of DASY is. When staying focused on what God has ask of us the pain and anger subsides a little faster. We cannot depend on mans ways, such as the justice system, to implement what we think is the proper judgement and punishment for crimes. But, we should know that God will pronounce the exact payment of our sins. I hope Marcus will get another dog and name her the same. God bless. Have a Merry Christmas, all! P.S.-Everyone, please read Marcus’ book!

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    • Freedomlover40
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 4:57am

      @Josiah…people have to ask and want forgiveness before you can forgive them. Nice preaching but we all have to pay for our sins. Jesus paid the ultimate price that we might have a chance at eternal life. With that said, Marcus is an American hero! He went through things which none of us could comprehend. The criminal punks need to get the maximum penalty . After they serve their time and if they are sorry, then we’ll consider forgiving them. Their main apology should be to our Creator though, and he’ll know if their genuine.

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    • DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator)
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 6:54am

      @iig
      Um… how are you not being judgemental? Hypocrite. God’s dominion given in Genesis expired? Wow, that has to be one of the dumbest things I have ever heard a “christian” say.  

      Who said I was a christian and who said I agree with “jesus”?  I believe in THE Messiah, Yeshua, not in the image of the beast that you do. 

      If someone has the “right” to feel one way how do I not have the “right” to feel differently? Sounds like you are trying to take away liberty.  I think you are confusing judgement with logic. 

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 9:12am

      @matt1776: “…Knowing what he was going through at the time, it is surprising he didn’t take that shot, but it would have been even more tragic…”
      ______________________________
      Well said and so true! You are a wise man Matt!

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    • BS61
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 12:19pm

      No kidding! Justice in 2 years!

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    • iig
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 1:08pm

      @DTOM_JERICHO Um, I called you out because you passed judgment on a fellow human who doesn’t put fences around their love, like you do. No, you are still the judgmental jerk here, not me.

      FTW. You’re not a Christian? So why did you quote a Christian text in your original spew and why do you defend Genesis? BTW, I’m not a Christian either. Based on your retort, I think you’re in fact a troll. LOLOLOL

      Focus trollweed. You denounced someone else for loving more generously, rather than less so. You. You broke the rule to not judge so you don’t get judged. You. And I now think you did it just to troll, not because you’re a genuine anything.

      I feel sorry for any creature unable to physically repel you away from them.

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    • Pigpen
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 1:39pm

      I am pretty much censored now from ever getting my comments posted, BUT if this does get through… um, did ANY of you read RANGERP’s comment above? He stated it eloquently! Why are you upset about Mike Vic raising fighting dogs, but you were SILENT about RKelly sexually molesting and urinating on MINORS? Why do African American Celebrities get a PASS on every foul behavior here in America EXCEPT animal cruelty? Oh yeah, because the Ivy League Boomers in charge of America at the moment feel that we of the petit-bourgeosie class and lower DESERVE to be URINATED on by angry African American Celebrities BUT dogs don’t deserve it. I forgot. Now I remember so I will shut up and get back in line…

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    • Pigpen
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 1:49pm

      Oh, one more point to make: If any of you BLAZERS had read in your LOCAL newspaper that one of your neighbors who happened to be an ex-enlisted Navy serviceman got into an “armed standoff” with some of HIS neighbors because they allegedly shot his dog, NONE OF YOU would be screaming bloody murder! You would, and let’s be HONEST now, just shrug and mutter “dumb @ss rednecks” and then assume that the Navy Veteran wasn’t upset about a dog at all but was in fact a RACIST when you read that one of the alleged shooters was named “HERNANDEZ” Remember, we are being HONEST now, NONE OF YOU would be this upset if that was how you had heard about this incident. You would not hail the ex-squid as a hero, you would PRAY that the redneck who “allegedly” had his dog shot won’t show up to your next TEA PARTY! But since THIS old Navy SEAL is PUBLISHED, well, that is a different matter, HE must be EDUCATED and not like any of the other enlisted Navy…

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    • jmmulkey
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 5:17pm

      You’ve got that right! These thugs should be, at the very least, put in jail for the rest of their lives. Marcus exercised immense self-control by not shooting these jerks. I can’t say I would have been able to do the same. I’m glad Marcus is finally getting a tiny bit of justice for DASY…a very tiny bit.

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    • NoRoomForSocialismHere
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 7:45pm

      Many dogs have a way of making a person feel better just by their presence.
      Labs have a very high ablitiy to be close to their masters and so much comfort especially to those that have experinced trama.
      They become a part of the family at least to a normal person with a heart. The term the dog is like child to person does not mean they are or could take the place of a human. I resent the attack on Marcus and consider the blogers that have to be less than understanding.

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    • Jim AZ
      Posted on December 4, 2011 at 10:07am

      Journalistic point: Please do not use tragic events, such as this, as a license to pervert the English language. In doing so, you not only confound the language, but cheapen the events.
      Thank you.

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    • DogTags
      Posted on December 4, 2011 at 11:07am

      Even in the face of potential grounds for a libel suit, the Blaze continues to post the headline that “Dog Killers” were convicted for “Murder.”

      For as wonderful as animals are, they are not anyone’s children. To treat them as children is a psychosis. One can have an affection for a pet but it leans towards insanity to treat them as if they are human.

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    • MyMiniMonk
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 6:51pm

      To Josiah914: NO ONE should forgive Vick. He didn’t serve ONE MINUTE of time for animal cruelty. He got a plea deal and had it dropped. He only served time for financing illegal activities. When asked what he would do differently with his past, he responded “Get a shorter prison sentence”. Does that sound like a man who is sorry? NO. He has no regrets or remorse for what he did to those dogs.
      Also, the bible is full of contradictions and hypocrisy. It shouldn’t be used as a reference any more than the story of Goldy Locks and The Three Bears.

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    • wolfcrazyang
      Posted on June 25, 2012 at 12:43am

      Wow some people actually think two years in prison is good enough?! That goes to show that most of y‘all don’t know the truth about animal abuse. Most serial killers and people convicted of assault started out by torturing animals! If you live in a home where there is a dog and a spouse or a child is being abuse the animal is being abuse along with them but the abuse starts out with the animal first in most cases! Two years in prison is not enough! They need to be locked up a lot longer and be forced to go through psychiatric treatment! Also I hope that get beaten really bad in prison where they feel their lives are in danger because that is what they deserve! Yes humans are higher up but God doesn’t want us abusing his other creatures and killing them for no good reasons!

      Also I would like to state my pets are my children! Personally I have no desire to have kids of my own (I’m a day care employee) because I don’t think it is right for me. But I have room for animals no matter what. After all I’m going to school to become a veterinarian because I believe God put me on this earth to care for animals!

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  • Dirty Harry
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:02pm

    Sentences the bastages to 10 minutes in a locked room wihjt Lutrell.

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    • netmail
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:20pm

      Marcus Lutrell really needs to move forward in life and find the happiness and peace he so richly deserves. However, I’m hoping some fine, psycho inmates will feel the same way about these creeps that they do child rapists and killers and put them down for the count. Admittedly, being ‘fed up’ is hardening my heart but that’s just the way it is.

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    • CatB
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:22pm

      Two years and $10,000 is way to light .. time to change these laws and keep murderers locked up … yes this was murder.

      They will probably be out in just a few months .. I hope they get the fine also and the LAW keeps chasing them for payment.

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    • Jim in Houston
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:46pm

      CatB: You are probably right, but hopefully during those few months they will get to be boy toys for the biggest, baddest, ugliest con in the joint.

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    • LVMerrily
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:37pm

      Actually if memory serves me when Glenn first aired the incident, Marcus did catch them and he had them on the ground and they were laughing at him and taunting him. When the police explained to them who he was and they were lucky he was working with the police to catch them, their attitudes were subdude. God bless Marcus and his new wife.

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    • CHIEFSMOKE
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:40pm

      ‘Sentence the bastages to 10 minutes in a locked room with Lutrell’.

      Dirty Harry,

      That would be excessive punishment – why that’s at least 9 minutes too much! You meany!

      Chiefsmoke

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  • Janimal
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:01pm

    I believe that anyone who is capable of animal cruelty is just one step away from doing the same to a human being. I wish the max was more and the fine too.

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    • BSdetector
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:42pm

      I don’t have any links atm, but there have been many studies which found just that.

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    • momsense
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 8:33pm

      You are absolutely correct—Many serial killers and pedophiles begin by abusing animals. My dogs are shelter rescues and I love them like kids—-my vet bills prove that.

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  • Daveed
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:00pm

    Mr. Lutrell has a beautiful new dog, hopefully this will be closure for him and a pathway to a brighter future. God Bless Marcus

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    • AmericanStrega
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:59pm

      No DAVEED. The new pup will not be a closure, but a new chapter in this man’s life. Anyone who has had the blessing of a wonderful dog in their life will never forget or be able to replace that lost family member. We lost our wonderful Golden-Lab seven years ago to cancer. We still grieve for her as she was a daughter to us. The same for our beautiful cat of 16 years, whom we lost 2 years ago due to old age (and a broken heart, I think, because she lost her beloved sister.) For those of us who open our hearts and homes to these wonderful animals, they are children to us and by us, they are given love, patience, care, and more love, as if they were a human child. This man lost one of his children. Getting another does not replace or close the hole in his life for the one lost. (no offense meant to you DAVEED. I just had to give my two-cents).

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    • RightUnite
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:42pm

      @AmericanStrega… Couldn’t have said it any better….

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    • smokie
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:45pm

      No.
      If the first dog died of a natural means, there would connection and closure.
      In a violent nding, there are times throughout the day where there’s that flash of memory, that realization that there are humans out there that are capable of doing such a thing.

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  • KINGRUDDY
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:59am

    God Bless you Marcus!!!
    You are a true American HERO.
    Thank you for your service!

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  • JohnnyMidknight
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:58am

    I can’t read this story without crying like a babe.

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    • Stoic one
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:22pm

      feel the same..

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    • Damn_Lucky
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:28pm

      Ditto

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    • stoptheliesbho
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:33pm

      oh, i just have something in both of my eyes is all…where’s my tissue?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!??!?!

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    • Texasphyl
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:13pm

      I feel the same way, considering the fact that we had to put our beautiful black lab down on Wed. I am still trying to get over that and then to know that some morons actually murdered a lab for the fun of it and in Texas to boot is to much. The first words to my husband when I read this was: ” If I had a pistol in my hand when I confronted them, it would have been the last thing they ever saw was that beautiful animal laying dead at their feet.” Marcus, God bless you for your service to this country and know that Dasy and Snoopy are in a better place now.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:57am

    Maybe Michael Edmonds can play for the Philadelphia Eagles when he gets out.

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    • CatB
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:27pm

      Thank you .. I could not remember the name of the team …

      TEA!

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    • jfwootten
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:22pm

      Reply to CATb – - I‘ can’t remember the name of the team either, and I live outside of Philly. I forgot them as soon as they signed the dog murder. Haven’t watched a game since, and will not watch one again.

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  • momrules
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:57am

    I remember when this story was in the news here in Texas. I felt and still feel bad for Marcus Lutrell over the loss of his beloved dog.
    The thing that still bothers me is that there are people who can do this, kill an animal and laugh over their action. I’ve always believed that there is something vital to their own humanity that is missing in them.

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    • abbygirl1994
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:12pm

      You ask what kind of person can kill a animal and laugh over it.. they are people who never had decent parents for one.. and possibly even saw their parents act in the same way.. children who don’t have parents who teach them compassion, respect, character and values.. these are the kind of people who can kill someones pet and laugh.. these are the same kinds of people in the OWS.. oh I am sure their are some of them who love animals..but when they hurt others without any regard they are the same kind of people who will kill another human… and it all comes back to the parent or lack of!

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    • momrules
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:56pm

      Abbygirl………..While I agree with you regarding the evils of bad or no parenting I still think there is something missing in the individual that can take a life without any feeling even the life of an animal.
      There are many kids who have had horrible parents and still kept their humanity intact. I wish it were as easy as just blaming the parents but I think it is more than that.

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    • dltudor
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:21pm

      It truly takes a sick human being that gets pleasure of out right murdering, much less torturing any animal. It doesn’t always have anything to do with the parenting either. I‘ve seen some wonderful parents that have had to deal with the the horrendous outcomes of their children’s actions,

      My heart and prayers are with you Marcus, and I pray you find peace.

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  • aquablue
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:56am

    I’m glad they were convicted. Something is seriously wrong with them. They won‘t be held accountable enough for what they’ve done.

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    • V-MAN MACE
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:00pm

      Lets prosecute and convict the water companies for poisoning us all with fluoride.

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    • UlyssesP
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:23pm

      V-man, usually, here and there, you make a good point. This time is not one of them.
      Fluoride? Preserve those precious bodily fluids!
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=N1KvgtEnABY#t=96s

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    • TheSoundOf Truth
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:31pm

      fluoride is a neuro-toxin that is not an essential nutrient nor is it used by the body in any way. Fluoride kills bacteria, all bacteria, including 100+trillion good and bad bacteria/fungi in your GI tract.

      There is no reason for fluoride to be in the water supply.

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    • JLGunner
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:23pm

      Flouride?!?!?! You Ron Paul dunderheads are everywhere today. Could you please stay on topic or are you on too many of those drugs you want legalized?

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    • V-MAN MACE
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:24pm

      I’m going to interject real issues anytime I can, especially on petulant stories like this about a puppy when I’m being systematically sterilized and murdered with deadly toxins by my own government.

      You can rejoice over catching the puppy-killers all you want. I’m glad too. But I’m more concerned about the human killers.

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  • THX-1138
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:55am

    Closure if not justice.

    Anyone who can thoughtlessly kill an innocent dog can do the same to any one of us. You either respect Life or you don’t. I’d be far harder on these people than the law allows…

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  • capecodsully
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:55am

    Pure evil. Do we really need people like that walking the streets? God bless you Marcus. I think in the same position, I would have killed them. Just say it was self defense. Your a better person than me.

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  • NaviHawk
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:54am

    Thank God! There are judges who are not stupid and hold people accountable.

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  • Drum Man
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:54am

    Two years? That’s all? Better than nothing, but I hope Marcus is on hand when they are released. Just sayin’…

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  • kerrcarto
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:53am

    It’s about time!! God bless Marcus.

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  • PPMStudios
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:52am

    Disgusting punks!! I hope they rot in hell……

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    • brian8793
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 3:19pm

      There’s no hell PPMSTUDIOS, it’s all in your head. It’s a fairy tale you cling to in order to give your life meaning.

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    • let us prey
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 4:55pm

      brian
      Just like the fairytale love you show for your Japanese vehicles? You just sound like a hater to me.

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  • gofigureinternational
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:52am

    God Bless you Marcus, and THANK YOU for your service. This is also a book worth reading (for those who have not) to understand the situation our heroes are dealing with in a split second, while getting drug through the liberal meat grinder for years upon returning home!

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    • DesertPaine
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:12pm

      Brave? Redefines the word. Hero? Yup; in every way — in an arena where, curiously, ‘hero’ is watered down beyond recognition by assigning it to anyone who joins the service. Cut above? I’d hope for even one day in life that I could perform to the Marcus/SEAL incredibly high standard.

      But the book is a greater blueprint of failure. For all of Petty Officer Luttrell’s impressive acccounts, nowhere is there an answering to his primary, first, and highest duty: to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States from all enemies, foreign and domestic. In fact, 100% of the book’s events take place in an unconstitutional war. Moreover, to claim or even liberally infer that these SEAL actions in any way protected the Constitution from the foreign dangers they encounter is an untenable stretch.

      For this reason, the GREAT, INCREDIBLE, SUPERHUMAN work of Lattrell and the Navy SEALS in the book — the sacrifice, the loss of life &c — was for nothing. Their first, primary, highest duty was left aside.

       
    • Dismayed Veteran
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:16pm

      DesertPaine

      No one in combat fights for the Constitution. You fight for the guy next to you because you know he will fight for you.

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    • chips1
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:25pm

      The really sad thing for Marcus to justify in his mind the fact that these people are what he was fighting for. Obama’s people. Bring our troops home and let the marxists fight their own war. America’s
      war is fighting the current government. It‘s a greater enemy than Iran because it’s trying to destroy freedom from the inside.

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  • Darla_K
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:50am

    How can one shoot a dog just for the heck of it? I hope they get the max along with the $10,000 fine. Maybe one of these days a pack of dogs can return the favor.

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    • biohazard23
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:58am

      Make that a RABID pack of dogs……

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    • Canuck GB Fan
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:21pm

      Amen! I remember when Glenn had this story, it was heartbreaking and still is. Hopefully Marcus finds some comfort in some justice being done for his beloved DASY. He has suffered alot.

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    • MIBUGNU2
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:00pm

      This is NOT enough punishment for these disgusting COWARDS,
      maybe they will get their just REWARD in jail, one can only hope !!

      God Bless You Marcus Luttrell…I can’t imagine how you showed the
      strength and not blow these POS away, You Sir, are a better Man
      then I !!!!!! I hope the best for You….

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    • Eleutheria
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 10:50am

      @BIOHAZARD23 Rabid dogs don’t run in packs ;)

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  • policemanbill
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:48am

    Thank God for some justice in this country. Two years is not long enough.

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    • JLGunner
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:56am

      Society needs to pass judgment. I’m not saying anything about physical harm, but I sure would make it difficult for them to work in my community.

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    • UncommonValor-CommonVirtue
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:57am

      Why does it take 2 1/2 years to go to trial?

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    • Cesium
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:13pm

      Thank god for justice? where was that douche bag to bring justice before they killed the dog?

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    • gofigureinternational
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:17pm

      Agree with both of you. Anyone know their history and whether they are immigrants or 2nd or 3rd generation Americans? One of the many downsides of the flood of ILLEGAL immigrants is that they do not assimilate into the American society like most of our ancestors did. Instead they are importing their 3rd world customs into the U.S. And that covers a host of nationalities that have arrived or overstayed visas illegally. Many 2nd generation immigrants barely speak English, preferring to keep in their own language and start their micro-culture in the U.S. Ex-Governor Lamm’s speech of “How to Destroy America” is interesting to read, especially 10 years after the fact. I hope Marcus and his bride are at peace and enjoying their lives!

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  • JakeEllis
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:48am

    The lack of morality, compassion and loyalty brought to this nation from the misguided policies of the communist democrat party engaged in the destruction of this nation is disgusting and frightening. This story is part and parcel of the direction this country is being led in. Against Christ, and against all things that are morally correct.

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  • Bonnieblue2A
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:47am

    Justice will be served. I believe dogs are angels God shares with us to help us through our difficult times on earth. The story of the way Marcus Lutrell lost Dazy to these sociopaths brought tears to my eyes when I first heard about it. I hope Marcus Lutrell has another service dog now. Our wonded warriors deserve better than to be met with violence here at home.

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    • Mtroom
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:02pm

      It says he was with his new dog in the story above…And I too am glad for that..God Bless our soldiers and the freedoms they provide.

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  • Darla_K
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:47am

    How can anyone shoot a dog just for the hell of it? I hope they get the max along with paying the $10,000 penalty. Maybe one day a pack of dogs can return the favor to these thugs.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:58am

      Marcus may return the favor one day himself. I hope he does.

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  • MisterB
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:47am

    I hope life isn’t very nice for those guys in prison. It takes a horrible lowlife to kill innocents like dogs and children.

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  • Robert-CA
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:45am

    I remember well this story thanks to Glenn , it’s still a sad story .

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:44am

    Pay them a visit when they get out Marcus.

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    • biohazard23
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:18pm

      And let‘s hope he’s got a starving, rabid wild boar with him. You know, one that would LOVE to make himself familiar with the inner workings of these 2 vermin.

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  • texasfarmer
    Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:42am

    I have wondered about this story.
    I would have not had the strength to hold back if I were Marcus.
    Bless you.

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    • Cavallo
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:59am

      I wouldn’t have been able to hold back either. I’d have likely have emptied my magazine into them.

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    • Trevorkian420
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:59pm

      Lol no kidding if someone shot and killed my dog I wouldn’t even blink I would have killed them instantly it just shows how well trained this warrior is

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    • BuckeyeWithA45
      Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:42pm

      I believe this would of been the perfect chance to practice the 3S Theory

      Shoot
      Shovel
      Shut Up

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