Retired United States Army First Class Sergeant Luciano Yulfo was being honored recently at a New York Knicks game in Madison Square Garden when something happened that he was never expecting.
When Yulfo was brought down to the court, he had no idea the team’s Hoops For Troops had a big surprise for him!
During his 36 years in the military, Yulfo served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He medically retired from active duty in 2014 after he was injured while deployed in Afghanistan. After being injured, Yulfo was stationed at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for 2 years. He finally retired from the military in April of 2016, 36 years after he enlisted.
As soon as Yulfo got back to the U.S., he applied for a service dog to help him deal with the injuries he suffered overseas, but he found himself placed on a waiting list for 18 months. When the Knicks heard about this, they knew they had to do something to help him.
Between quarters, the team brought Yulfo onto the court and gave him a personalized Knicks jersey. They then left him speechless by giving him a new service dog!
An organization called Paws of War trains and places rescue dogs with U.S. military veterans, and they decided to give a dog named Murphy to Yulfo! Each dog is trained specifically for the needs of the individual veteran they are serving, so Murphy is already completely prepared to help Yulfo!
Yulfo was overwhelmed by this gesture and he immediately dropped to his knees to greet the dog. It is clear that these two will be best friends for many years to come!
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People are in love with a deleted scene from Dirty Dancing that has been found
Check out this special deleted scene from “Dirty Dancing” featuring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray in action. This scene is particularly beloved as it provides deep insight into her characters Johnny Castle and Frances “Baby” Houseman.
“Dirty Dancing”, the film released in 1987, is a classic that inspired many people to discover dancing. The iconic carrying scene and passionate chemistry between Swayze and Gray have captivated generations of viewers.
The plot revolves around a girl who meets a dance teacher during a family vacation and experiences a moving romance. If you haven’t seen the film yet, now is the perfect opportunity.
As with many films, “Dirty Dancing” has deleted scenes that did not make it into the final cut and are often only accessible for special occasions. This particular scene shows Swayze and Gray during dance rehearsals for their legendary performance at the Sheldrake.
Emile Ardolino, the director, attached great importance to the actors having real dancing talent. Jennifer Grey, chosen for her chemistry with Swayze, shows her skill and commitment to the role.
Experience the special chemistry between Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray in this deleted scene from “Dirty Dancing”. Click the link below to see this unique snapshot and relive the magic of the film.
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