11.11.15  We greatly appreciate our Veterans – Human and Canine.  The bond between people and dogs can be very strong.  Dogs are called man’s best friend for a reason. They have worked side by side with human soldiers throughout history.  Sometimes they are forgotten.  Today we remember a very special Veteran, his name is Sergeant Stubby.  He lived from 1916 or 17 to March 16, 1926 and was a stray wandering the Yale University campus while the 102nd infantry were training.  He hung around and Corporal Robert Conroy grew attached to him.  When it was time for them to ship out to France, the Corporal apparently snuck Sergeant Stubby on board and the rest is history.  He has been called the most decorated war dog of World War I and the only dog to be nominated for rank and then promoted to sergeant through combat. There is no official documentation for this, but it is recognized with the Smithsonian exhibition called, “The Price of Freedom.”