Release Date:- 2017-10-31
Reviews Counts:- 211
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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."
In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECONāthe most elite fighters in the Corpsāin a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didnāt seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays theyād encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offeredāagainst military regulationsāthe 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 Craigās heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bagārisking jail and Fredās life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craigās family in Virginia.
Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fredās 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 heartā"it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it"āCraig & Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives.