Retired United States Army First Class Sergeant Luciano Yulfo was being honored recently at a New York Knicks game in Madison Square Garden when something happened that he was never expecting.
When Yulfo was brought down to the court, he had no idea the team’s Hoops For Troops had a big surprise for him!
During his 36 years in the military, Yulfo served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He medically retired from active duty in 2014 after he was injured while deployed in Afghanistan. After being injured, Yulfo was stationed at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for 2 years. He finally retired from the military in April of 2016, 36 years after he enlisted.
As soon as Yulfo got back to the U.S., he applied for a service dog to help him deal with the injuries he suffered overseas, but he found himself placed on a waiting list for 18 months. When the Knicks heard about this, they knew they had to do something to help him.
Between quarters, the team brought Yulfo onto the court and gave him a personalized Knicks jersey. They then left him speechless by giving him a new service dog!
An organization called Paws of War trains and places rescue dogs with U.S. military veterans, and they decided to give a dog named Murphy to Yulfo! Each dog is trained specifically for the needs of the individual veteran they are serving, so Murphy is already completely prepared to help Yulfo!
Yulfo was overwhelmed by this gesture and he immediately dropped to his knees to greet the dog. It is clear that these two will be best friends for many years to come!
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“You should be in a nursing home!” Here’s how Kurt Russell responds to haters’ trolling comments about Goldie Hawn’s performance
It’s hard to believe, but the internationally renowned actress is already 78 years old, while her partner has reached the tender age of 73.
Their extraordinary love story began on Valentine’s Day in 1983 and is still an inspiring story of connection that does not require the bond of marriage.
Despite the constant media attention and the prying eyes of the paparazzi, they have no plans to break up. Their bond seems unbreakable and they enjoy spending time together on vacation, regularly making headlines.
Recently, the actress came into the limelight when she was photographed in a bikini, which received mixed reactions. Some criticized her for her naturally aged appearance, but her partner Russell immediately rushed to her defense.
He still sees his wife as a timeless beauty and defends her decision not to marry. Russell emphasizes that their independence and the freedom to manage their relationship as they see fit are of great importance to both of them.
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