Watch: Heartwarming moment a US marine is reunited with his faithful Labrador Thor - four years after they served together in Afghanistan
- Deano Miller said the dog meant everything to him in Afghanistan
- Mr Miller said Thor 'was the only thing that kept me going every day'
- Reunion marked the end of a long effort by Mr Miller to adopt the dog
By James Rush
Published: 08:13 GMT, 23 May 2014 | Updated: 15:57 GMT, 23 May 2014
Deano Miller said the yellow Labrador Thor meant everything to him when they were serving together.
But if the canine seemed a little distracted when he arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Mr Miller, 25, was not too worried.
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This is the heartwarming moment a former Marine corporal was reunited with his military dog four years after they served in Afghanistan together
Deano Miller, pictured on one knee, said the yellow Labrador Thor meant everything to him when they were serving together
Thor gets ready for his close up as television cameras film the emotional reunion between him and former Marine Deano Miller
The pair's reunion on Thursdsay marked the end of a long effort by Mr Miller to adopt the dog
He said the two have lots of time to get reacquainted after the years spent apart, The News Tribune has reported.
Their reunion yesterday marked the end of a long effort by Mr Miller to adopt the dog after they worked together for seven months in 2010.
Since then, Thor served alongside several more handlers in combat while Mr Miller re-established a life in his hometown of Tacoma.
Mr Miller said Thor 'was the only thing that kept me going every day.'
Earlier this month, MailOnline reported how U.S. army veteran Jason Bos was also reunited with his long-lost war dog, also with the help of the American Humane Association and Mission K9 Rescue.
After working with Mr Miller, Thor served alongside several more handlers in combat while Mr Miller re-established a life in his hometown of Tacoma
The adoption was aided by two groups that work to bring military war dogs back to the U.S. from combat abroad
Cpl Miller and Thor, pictured in February 2010, served for seven months together in 2010
Deano Miller said the yellow Labrador Thor (pictured at the Combat Center Range 220, in California) meant everything to him when they were serving together
After two years apart, Cila the chocolate Labrador Retriever leaped into his former handler's arms at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
'She looked at me, she started smelling me, she knew me,' Mr Bos told the Chicago Tribune.
'They tell you not to get too attached, that they’re not a pet, they’re a tool to help keep people safe. But it’s hard.'
After two years apart, Cila the chocolate Labrador Retriever leaped into his former handler's arms at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport
The adoption was aided by two groups that work to bring military war dogs back to the U.S. from combat abroad.
Mr Miller said Thor 'was the only thing that kept me going every day.'
Earlier this month, MailOnline reported how U.S. army veteran Jason Bos was also reunited with his long-lost war dog, also with the help of the American Humane Association and Mission K9 Rescue.
Thor and Deano were never far from each other's sides, whether risking their lives in combat or getting some well-earned rest
Relaxing: Thor and Deano formed a strong bond in Afghanistan, and even got some time to enjoy some downtime together
The friendship that the pair shared was clear for everyone to see
Mr Miller said Thor 'was the only thing that kept me going every day' during their time in Afghanistan
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