Justin Rollins fought in the 82nd Airborn Division Paratroopers in Samarra, Iraq. The night before he was killed at the age of 22, Justin posed for a few photos with a group of stray puppies he and his fellow men adopted at their base. He had a particular bond with one pup in particular named Hero.
When Justin's mom saw these photos, she was so touched seeing her son's warm smile while cradling Hero that she sought help in finding him.
Incredibly, Justin's family was successful in bringing Hero back to the states. His parents were thrilled to adopt Hero as their own, bringing into their home a piece of Justin's heart.
Then one day in 2011, while the local news crew was at the Rollins home in New Hampshire for an interview, something miraculous happened. It was a gloomy and overcast day, yet suddenly a beam of light shined directly onto Hero as she stopped for a moment to stand still on the deck.
Some believe the rays of light were Justin's spirit shining down on Hero and watching over his family. Others say it was the hand of God. Skeptics, however, attribute the stunning visual to sunlight hitting the optics of the camera.
Whatever the cause of this mysterious light, the photo quickly went viral. No one can deny it was a beautiful moment that brought comfort and hope to Justin's family… and that's really all that matters.
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