The Face of Loyalty

Bravo, Guardian 

Bravo, you are well-named.

When rescuers tried to take you away

from the rubble that had been your home,

you stood firm.

Loyally,

your job was to remain at your post,

stand guard

until your people

could return.

When the walls tumble,

when all one has is lost,

a faithful dog's heart

is the great gift

that remains.

Bravo's  people were pulled from the rubble and taken away, after the earthquakes in Italy. He felt it was his job to guard what was left of their crumbled home, and, once he was lifted from the rubble, growled at rescuers, refusing to leave his post. Finally, they were able to convince him to go with them, and he was taken for treatment of a serious leg injury. Just one more small story of survival of the earthquake in Italy that touched my heart. I hope his people will find Bravo soon.

source: bbc.com