@georgiapeach1022: Cena was a black Labrador who spent years searching for bombs ahead of Marines in Afghanistan. He served three combat tours, walking point on patrol so the people behind him didn't have to. After retiring from service in 2014, Cena was adopted by Lance Corporal Jeff DeYoung, the Marine he had been paired with during a 2009-2010 deployment. DeYoung said Cena had kept him warm during freezing desert nights, comforted him when he lost seven friends in three weeks, and stayed by his side under heavy Taliban fire. After coming home, Cena became DeYoung's service dog, helping him manage his PTSD. In 2017, Cena was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer. He was ten years old. DeYoung wanted to give him the send-off he deserved. Hundreds of people in Muskegon, Michigan came out to say goodbye. Cena took one last ride through town in a decorated open-top Jeep while crowds lined the streets. The farewell ceremony was held aboard the USS LST 393, a museum ship in Muskegon's harbor. DeYoung, in full dress uniform, carried Cena in his arms up the gangway. The same Marine who had once thrown his body over the dog to shield him from gunfire now held him one last time. Cena was euthanized on board and carried off the ship in a flag-draped coffin 🤍

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