Comments on: More On Nubs From Maj. Brian Dennis

By: Mrs. Joan Willenbrock

Mrs. Joan Willenbrock — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:21:11 +0000

Dear Major Dennis,
I am a Kindergarten through fifth grade Library Media Specialist in the elementary school of Wm. R. Cappel. We are located in Moscow Mills, MO. about one and one-half hours from St. Louis, MO. The story of Nubs in the book by Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery, “Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle”, is the reason I am writing to you.

Your story and the book have been nominated in the state of Missouri for the Show-Me Reader Award. This nomination category puts this book in a reading category for Kindergarten through Third grade.

I enjoyed this story so very much. My husband was a dog handler in Vietnam in 1970. He shares his story of his experiences and memories with his German Shepard Daisy to this day. Your story about Nubs is so very moving and important that I had my husband read it. He was so touch and thought it was terrific.

My school has a character education program to promote positive qualities in children whom are students and life long learners. We have a character theme this year known as “Paying it Forward.” Nubs is exactly the perfect example of unconditional caring and giving to inspire children. You are also the perfect example of unconditional inspiration that will give student pause to reflect on what it means to “Pay it forward”. I applaud you and Nubs for having this book written.

Our school celebrates and honors Veterans and Veteran’s Day each year. We have activities that students create and engage in to welcome, remember, and honor veterans with.

I would like to know if you could help me locate a local veteran with a retired dog that would be willing to visit my school to share their story and experiences about their fellow canine soldier. I’ve been trying to locate someone through the local television stations, and online but haven’t be very successful.

If you can help me with this I would be honored to welcome this heroic duo-team of soldiers to our school.
Once again thank you and I hope your story is chosen to receive the Missouri Show-Me Reader Award.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Joan Willenbrock
Wm. R. Cappel Elementary
121 Hampel. Rd.
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
636-356-4246

By: Kathleen Maloney

Kathleen Maloney — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:27:30 +0000

Three of my ESL students wanted to write a quick note to Brian. Here they are. Brian, do you read this?

Dear Brian,
I think Nubs is a strong dog because he survived a screwdriver stab.
Brandon, 6th Grade
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Medford, OR

Dear Brian,
Your dog is a determined dog. He is strong. 70 miles! Man, that is cool.
Isahi, 5th Grade
Abraham Lincoln Elem.
Medford, OR

Dear Brian,
I think Nubs is an amazing dog because he walked 70 miles. I bet it’s cool to have a dog like Nubs. P.S. I hope you write back.

Llullisa, 5th Grade
Abraham Lincon Elem.
Medford, OR

By: Theresa

Theresa — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:15:43 +0000

My children and I have read your (and Nubs’) story SEVERAL times. They love it and they love Nubs! We are trying to plan a family vacation this summer and they both asked if we could go to San Diego just so that we could visit Nubs. Would this be at all possible? Thank you (for everything).

- Theresa

By: Ingrid Aufderheide

Ingrid Aufderheide — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:25:40 +0000

Hi it’s Ingrid,
How ya doing? I read the book again. It’s good and exiting! How’s Nubs and the other dog? Nubs is a very good dog.

Your friend,
Ingrid

By: Ingrid Aufderheide

Ingrid Aufderheide — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:56:59 +0000

Dear Nubs and Brian,
it’s Ingrid how is Nubs? How are you too? Is Nubs having fun? Could you send a picture of Nubs?

So long,
Ingrid

By: Ingrid Aufderheide

Ingrid Aufderheide — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:46:45 +0000

Dear Brian and Nubs,
I love your book. Nubs is cute and smart. Can you send a picture of Nubs? Thank you so much!

Sincerely,
Ingrid

By: Gloria Lopez

Gloria Lopez — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:22:03 +0000

Hello, I wish you and Nubs good luck in your life. I read your book and I loved it. I thank you for serving our contry. I love that you saved Nubs. Your my new roll model!

By: viviana perez

viviana perez — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:07:49 +0000

You are the best marine ever because you rescued Nubs. I loved your story.Its like the best story I ever read about dogs!I wish you and Nubs good luck.

By: Reyna Armenta

Reyna Armenta — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:51:39 +0000

You have the best story ever! You’ve been the best person ever because you saved a war dog. Good look to you and Nubs.

By: Debe McConnell

Debe McConnell — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:43:54 +0000

A big Hoo Raw to Maj. Brian Dennis. We are proud to have you on our side. I too am a librarian at an elementery school. I just finished reading your story to my 4th and 5th grade classes. They had to be tested on the story when I finished. Most of them got a 100%. That doesn’t happen very often. All my kids loved your story. Our best to you and Nubs.