She felt fortunate—and deeply grateful. Officers later explained that Ranger likely detected traces of explosive material long before anyone else could.
To them, he was a hero.
To Laura, he was simply the loyal companion who chose, on one critical morning, to disobey. Months later, as life slowly settled and normal routines returned, she often reflected on that moment. Danger does not always announce itself loudly.
Sometimes it arrives quietly, and sometimes the warning comes from those who cannot speak—but care enough to protect you anyway.
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