The image of the service dog Sully lying next to the flag-draped casket of former President George H. W. Bush, whom Sully had assisted since June, attracted attention around the world last month when the photo went viral on social media. Just before Christmas, when Sully returned to America’s VetDogs in Smithtown (where he was trained), CMM Managing Partner, HIA-LI Board Chairman, and United States Marine Corps veteran Joe Campolo was on hand at a well-attended press conference covered by the international media to welcome him …
Month: December 2018
I’d like to welcome everyone here tonight. Thank you for being here and celebrating the 40th anniversary of our beloved HIA-LI. You’ve already heard, and will hear more tonight, about the remarkable accomplishments of HIA-LI. But an organization by itself cannot accomplish anything – it must be done through the people who believe in its purpose and mission, and who commit their time and resources to fulfilling its objectives – which is why I am in awe of my fellow …