This is Samantha, Greg's daughter. Greg served in the usarmy during peacetime as a military policeman. He dedicated his career to serving fellow veterans as a clinical social worker in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs system. Samantha knew that her dad struggled with his mental health, but she didn’t know the extent of it until they had some serious talks. She wondered if a trained #servicedog to assist with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) would be a key to his treatment. In 2022, Greg was matched with Service Dog Aster, who would change everything. “I have anxiety, depression, all stemming from PTSD,” Greg shared in his graduation speech. “I’ve tried medications, distraction, avoidance and isolation…I’m real good at that! But Aster won’t allow that to happen. He’s amazing.” Aster made a significant difference in Greg’s life, allowing him to enter public places with confidence by providing a buffer in crowds, retrieving items, and bringing joy to his days. Unfortun...