Air Force Sergeant cradles dead military dog draped in US flag after
SGT Smith served four tours with Bodza and held him as he was put down for health reasons.
That dog is more of an American hero that 90% of the population who have zero connection to the military.
The pair served side-by-side on four military tours before the soldier adopted him when Bodza retired in 2014.It led Kyle to make the heartbreaking decision to put him down to end his suffering.Standing. Hand salute.He remained by Bodza's side as he took his final breaths.
Kyle told WSOC he said "I'm going to miss you" during the pair's last moments.