Marcus Luttrell, author of the book “Lone Survivor”, and survivor of the deadliest battle the U.S. Navy Seals have ever endured, is going to be on Glen Beck tonight to talk about his encounter with four young punks who killed his dog. Read more, see photos and video below.
Updated: 4/6/2009 with new link
Updated: 4/6/2009 new video of Marcus Luttrell on Beck
Updated: 4/9/2009 911 call of Marcus Luttrell chasing dog killers
Marcus Luttrell fourth from Left, all team members killed
Marcus Luttrell is the lone survivor of Operation Red Wing; a special forces operation that took place on June 28th 2005 in Afghanistan’s Kunar province. The seals mission was to kill or capture Ahmad Shah, a high ranking Taliban official responsible for numerous killings in the region. Marcus Luttrell and three of his seal team members were ambushed by 150 Taliban fighters with Luttrell being the only survivor.
A failed attempt by Special Forces helicopters to recover Marcus Luttrell led to the death of 16 more special forces soldiers; Marcus Luttrell was hidden from the Taliban by locals who eventually sent word to the army where they could rescue him. He wrote the bestselling book “Lone Survivor”, detailing Operation Red Wing and telling the story of his fallen seal team.
Talk Radio host Glen Beck has been a good friend of Marcus Luttrell for a few years now detailing his story and promoting his book when it first came out. Luttrell has done numerous radio and television interviews with Glen Beck, he will do another tonight at 5 pm. Eastern. This post will be updated to reflect the content of his upcoming interview as soon as it is available.
It seems that four young good for nothings had been killing dogs in Marcus Luttrell’s county where he lives in Texas. And as terrible luck would have it ( terrible luck for them), the last dog they decided to kill belonged to Marcus Luttrell. As Glen Beck tells the story on his radio program this morning, these thugs should be thanking God that Marcus Luttrell knew how to show restraint when he single handedly, armed of course, apprehended the four.
Marcus Luttrell’s dog was named Dasy; each letter in DASY represents his fallen seal team member’s names. He was given the dog during his recovery period after sustaining horrific wounds that none of us could ever imagine. Marcus Luttrell was awarded the “Navy Cross” and the “Purple Heart” for his heroic actions in Operation Red Wing.
Marcus Luttrell’s medal Photos
Marcus Luttrell Video
Photos: WENN.com
April 6th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
What a story. What a hero. He risked his life for his country and these punks think they are tough killing defenless dogs.
I say drop thim into Afghanistan and see how tough they are. After they crap in their pants, they will cry for their mommies.
What a contrast between real men that love, respect and honor this country by joining a fight they did not have to. And panty waisted, stoned, drunk, cowards who beat up women, kill dogs and wet their beds.
Thank you Mr Luttrell.
April 6th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Mr. Luttrell is a hero, and the despicable rats who killed his dog deserve whatever is coming to them.
I would, however, like to point out to George that being stoned and drunk has nothing to do with being panty waisted, being a coward, beating up women, killing dogs, or wetting one’s bed.
I got drunk and stoned just last night. After which I sat around and watched the Braves beat up on the Phillies. I’m a real scourge to society, I know. Lock me up.
April 6th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
This breaks my heart!! That sweet dog didn’t deserve this. I am an animal lover. Mess with my dog or one of my cats, and it might as well be my child because my reaction is the same. The public outrage needs to come down hard on the Texas courts who will hear this case. Those punks need to get 2 years for EACH dog they killed (sentences running consecutively), and there should be a DOUBLING of that penalty for Daisy because her human daddy is true American hero. Please keep up the pressure, Glenn. My deepest sympathies to Marcus, and may precious Daily rest peacefully in God’s arms!
April 6th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Dear Marcus;
I’m very sorry for your loss. My wife and I aslo have a yellow lab (Luke). I work at a local Emergency Operations Center in Ft. Myers Florida. Once in a while I bring Luke into the 911 dispatch center so the dispatchers can visit with him to help relieve their everyday situations they deal with answering emergency calls. My wife belongs to a group of ladies all over 50 years of age who dances to raise funds for Seeing Eye and Gifted K-9s for our veterans. They provide funds for the Southern Guide Dog School here in Florida. If you still require a dog, They maybe able to assist you. If you would like to learn more about the school you can get to their link through my wifes dance team site http://www.calendargirlsflorida.com
Again, I’m sorry for your loss but thank you for your service to our nation. It’s time for our citizens who love this country and who supports it’s constitution to take a stand and demand our leaders to protect it.
April 6th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
i wish i could say i was half the man that marcus must be! i own seven dogs and i must say i watch them and worry about them when i let them out at night. i know i would have tracked down and killed each one of them.
April 6th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
My heart goes out to Marcus Lattrell and the pain he felt after the brutal killing of his best buddy. My dog means the world to me and he showed great restraint in not pulling the trigger!! My boyfriend is in Iraq and I know the good we do as Americans, but it breaks my heart to see us be so cruel and uncivilized in our own country. I am so sorry for your loss Mr. Lattrell, but I just rescued an abused dog about a month ago and she changed my life. Please know that God is with you and another puppy is ready to be your best bud! Your are in my prayers…
April 6th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Can anyone give me a link to the pictures of the 2 dog killers. Saw them on glen beck. One of them may have been in FL a few months ago and committed another killing of an animal. I need to look closer to be sure. I was able to run his freinds down an gave them an opportunity to dance but they declined my offer. The one that they caught in TX may be the one that got away from me here and if so he killed a protected federal species which would add more time to his stay at the state resort or he may get to see beautiful sunny FL again after his stay in TX. Thanks for the help
April 6th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
My heart goes out to you Marcus. There are no words for me to express how deeply sadden I am. I agree with you, that Daisy was your daughter and that all of them, not just two, all… must be brought to justice.
April 6th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I only wish I could be the man that Marcus is. A true patriot. I know he does not wish to be called a hero but at this time in our history, we need all of the hero’s that we can get. God bless you Marcus, your family and all those who have served. Keep it point of aim, point of impact!
April 6th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
“I got drunk and stoned just last night”
No problem with that Rhayader, just make sure you stay at home ’till you sober up. Never know who you will run into.
April 6th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I was so sad to see Mr. Luttrell on the news again today for something else tragic happening in his life. I wish nothing but peace for him and his family since they have already been through so much in the name of our country! Oh, and maybe a little revenge too in the form of these punks getting what they deserve!
I read Lone Survivor just before going to SERE school myself. What a hero!
April 6th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
This is a tragic story and I realize that Mr. Luttrell’s dog was more than just a pet - but there is no comparison between the life of a man and that of a dog. Mr. Beck it was irresponsible of you to have Mr. Luttrell on your show when he was in such an emotional state as to say that he intended to kill a man (created in God’s own image) over a dog. You should be ashamed.
April 6th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Mr. Luttrell, first let me say how sorry I feel for you and for the the loss of your dog. For a man who has been there for his fellow Americans to come home and suffer the loss of his dog, after losing his comrades,is appalling. You are a better man than me. Those young men are lucky you are who you are. Had it been me, I don’t think those dog killers would have bee as lucky. God Bless You and this Country of ours.
Forever Indebted to You Sir,
Jack Holcomb in Texas
April 6th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Sorry about all our losses SEAL. Glad to have you home. Too bad you didn’t catch them on your property while shooting (wink).
To the Don Williams in the above post, shut your cake hole! People who shoot other creatures of God for pleasure aren’t human so pull you head out idiot!
April 6th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Don Williams,
Don’t be a jerk-off. I run into people every day who’s life isn’t worth a dog’s life. Someone once said that you can take a sick, cold, starving dog, nurse it back to health and it won’t bite you. And that is the difference between dogs and man.
April 6th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Mr. Lattrell thank you for protecting our country and thank you for being a member of the NRA. I am a Texan also-lived not far from your birthplace. We are a proud people and we take our rights seriously. We will never give up the right to protect ourselves and those we love. Daisy fits right in that category-you loved her and she loved you too.
These little rats are scum and don’t deserve to see the light of day. If they will harm pets they will eventually step it up to humans.
I worked for a Vet clinic with all kinds of animals for years and have adopted 7 dogs as of this date. Deaf, diabetic, hip and elbow dysplasia and fear of storms. All were to be put down but now they have a full life with us. Labs have always been our favorites. Daisy would not have hurt a soul I know and she did not deserve this.
I will follow this closely in the court system and be very active in my displeasure if they let them off lightly. Are they being charged in Polk county?
God bless you and I know that Daisy’s little spirit is with Him.
April 6th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
My heart broke when I heard about this horrific crime; I will continue to pray for you and your family. You and Dasy are TRUE heroes!! When the time is right, I would like to give you one or two puppies. I have 3 labs and I probably would not have been as patient with these scumbags as you.
April 6th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
jlr, On another note, I wish the Feds would just step aside and let the Texican’s take of their own border.
April 6th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I have the video of him on Glenn Beck this afternoon. Just heart-wrenching!
http://msunderestimated.com/2009/04/06/marcus-luttrells-dog-murdered-by-punks-in-texas-video/
April 6th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
My God, just another example of Parents that should not have been allowed to breed or today be allowed to breath. They should suffer the same punishment that their kids get. And what evewr that may be I can only hope this last coward gets over run and killed for pointing a fire arm at a Texas Ranger. I only hope he dies a slow and painfull death, I could not as a former operator in Vietnam have maintained my composure if it had been my Dog. I know how much Marcus loved his dog because of what He stands for and what D A S Y stood for. My friends and I want to help Marcus in any way we can. The moderator has my e-mail address he could contact me and I will contact former SF, Rangers and CIDG’s I know and we’ll do what we can. These useless excuses of poor gene pools should spend many years in jail and there should be a equivalent to murder chargers for this crime against the Man and the Dog (D A S Y. Long terms in jail will work best, the inmates will exact the proper punishment. They loog forward to really hard times. Thnaks God for hard time. Airborne
April 6th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Dear Mr. Luttrell,
I am so thankful that you made a choice to go overseas to fight for our freedom. I am deeply sorry for all that you went through in Afghanistan. Your losses were already more than most of us could bare before you came back. Now this, I am so sorry that people in the USA for which your friends gave their life for (and you nearly did) disrespect you so. You did not deserve this. I can’t imagine what you are going through but you will surely be in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord pour out blessing upon blessing on you from here on in - one of them being the ability to sleep through the night; another being a pup that would attempt to fill the hole that DASY surely left behind.
April 6th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
To George at 12:18pm (comment #1): Well said!!!!
What a contrast between a brave hero and cowardly
gang-banger punks!
April 6th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I am an Army Veteran from the 173 Airborne Brigade in Bien Hoa. After the Army I joined the National City Police Department where I served for 16 years. I am now an investigator with the District Attorney’s Office. Please contact me if you need to talk to someone that has seen and done things that may be similar to any of your experiences. The individuals that hurt your puppyt should be hurt the same way. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. Period.
April 6th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Mr. Luttrell, I am a police officer that works nights. I heard today on the Glenn Beck Show as I was getting ready for work about DASY. I was sick at heat all night for you. I can only imagine the pain you are enduring. There is no more faithful a friend that one’s dog. God Bless You. I will continue to pray for you. Know that you are loved and respected by so many.
April 6th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
I am so sorry this happened.
The world is full of deviants and unfortunately Marcus unfortunately met them also in the US.