Endal Update!

2010 January 28

by Dawn A. Marcus, M.D.

It’s been a few months since we’ve looked to see what that darling and hardworking puppy Endal Junior (or EJ) has been doing. Of course, we all remember the amazing bond between injured veteran and service dog flunky that brought Allen Parton and Endal together. And then there was that famous first transatlantic interview with Endal Junior as he started to fill Endal’s service vest.

Well little puppy EJ is no longer a puppy! He’s a dog and a diligent worker, just like his mentor Endal had been for Allen. This week, EJ and Allen accepted a donation from aerospace designer and defense contractor BAE systems for the Royal British Legion. The staff at BAE decided to form a charity partnership with the Royal British Legion, providing funding for the next two years! Allen has been a tireless advocate for the needs of veterans and, with EJ’s cute mug at his side, who can resist!

Keep up the great work EJ. I’m sure Endal’s gazing down on you with his kindly, knowing eyes, saying, “Well done, little one. Well done!”