To the lady at the airport who pulled her child away from my dog... You saw a 75lb muscular Pitbull with a scarred ear and assumed he was a monster. You whispered, "Why is that beast allowed in here?" You didn't see the Purple Heart medal on his vest. You didn't know that three years ago in the sandbox (Middle East), this "beast" took shrapnel to the face while shielding my squad from an IED blast. His name is Sergeant Brutus. He lost his hearing in one ear saving four human lives that day. He’s not staring at your child because he wants to hurt him; he’s scanning the room because he’s still on duty in his mind, making sure everyone is safe. He’s not a killer, ma'am. He’s a retired hero who just wants to go home and sleep in a real bed for the first time in his life. Next time, just ask. He loves belly rubs. 🇺🇸🐾