A man and a dog named Tuesday brought a message of salvation to Miami
By Christina Hernandez
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011
A dog can be a man's best friend and for one war veteran, his dog named Tuesday, saved his life.
The pooch had such an impact on Luis Montalvan's life, that he wrote a book about it and brought it to Miami.
Montalvan and his golden retriever with the odd first name have been inseparable for more than two years. Montalvan got the service dog in 2008 after serving two tours in Iraq.
Montalvan was suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and a doctor suggested a four-legged companion might be the perfect prescription.
He said Tuesday is a gift from God - bringing back ambition the former U.S. Army captain lost fighting over seas.
"I needed support and the fact that there were highly trained, loving dogs there to help mitigate these disabilities was a godsend," Montalvan said at a book signing at Books and Books in Coral Gables
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Iraqi Vet Says Tuesday Saved His Life
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