Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, And How They Rescued Each Other
by Craig Grossi /
2017 / English / EPUB
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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, "spreading the
message of stubborn positivity."
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, "spreading the
message of stubborn positivity."
In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for
Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote
part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog
"with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn’t seem vicious
or run in a pack like most strays they’d encountered. After
eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered—against military
regulations—the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a
friend," another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a
'Fred.'" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing
friendship was forged.
In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for
Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote
part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog
"with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn’t seem vicious
or run in a pack like most strays they’d encountered. After
eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered—against military
regulations—the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a
friend," another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a
'Fred.'" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing
friendship was forged.
Fred not only stole Craig’s heart; he won over the RECON
fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified
Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag—risking jail and Fred’s life.
With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a
military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig’s family
in Virginia.
Fred not only stole Craig’s heart; he won over the RECON
fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified
Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag—risking jail and Fred’s life.
With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a
military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig’s family
in Virginia.
Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred’s 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.
Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred’s 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—"it is not what happens to
us that matters, but how we respond to it"—
A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism,
with a timeless message at its heart—"it is not what happens to
us that matters, but how we respond to it"—Craig &
Fred
Craig &
Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform
our hearts and our lives.
is a shining example of the power of love to transform
our hearts and our lives.