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Craig & Fred
Craig Grossi
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Beschreibung
The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "e;spreading the message of stubborn positivity."e;In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECONthe most elite fighters in the Corpsin a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "e;with a big goofy head and little legs"e; who didnt seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays theyd encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offeredagainst military regulationsthe dog began to follow him. "e;Looks like you made a friend,"e; another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, "e;Looks like a 'Fred.'"e; The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged.Fred not only stole Craigs heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bagrisking jail and Freds life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craigs family in Virginia. Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Freds turn to save the wounded Marine from Post-Traumatic Stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between. A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart"e;it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it"e;Craig Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives.
