In commemoration of Veterans Day, here’s a clip that tells the poignant story of Luis Carlos Montalván, a U.S. vet who suffered spinal and brain injuries in Iraq and Tuesday, the dog that restored his will to live and dream.

[cautionary note that reminds us how reality has its nuances: a number of people who knew Montalvan take issue with his account => http://www.armytimes.com/news/2011/07/ap-soldier-say-vet-memories-exaggerated-in-book-072811/]