I'm not a Hawkeye fan, but I've got to admit this is pretty neat

**cyclonestate** · 08-26-2011, 04:48 PM

Fallen Navy SEAL’s dog could lead Hawkeyes onto field | Hawk Central

**Hawkeye11en1** · 08-26-2011, 04:54 PM

Pretty amazing story. True bond between man and dog.

**rworkman83** · 08-26-2011, 04:56 PM

Saw the idea on Twitter earlier today. Even as an Iowa State Fan, I think this is something Iowa needs to do.

**CycloneErik** · 08-26-2011, 04:57 PM

That's outstanding. Hats off for a great show of respect.

**isuno1fan** · 08-26-2011, 05:04 PM

Doesn't the SEAL have a Texas Longhorn shirt on in the picture by his casket?

**VeloClone** · 08-26-2011, 05:04 PM

They should think about having Hawkeye lead out the Iowa team at JT for the Iowa/ISU game. I think Cyclones and Hawkeyes alike would like to honor Jon. My buddy from Rockford who went back for the funeral is a Cyclone.

By the way, I saw a comment after the story saying don't assume Jon was a Hawkeye fan; the dog was just named after the state. My buddy tells me that Jon was a HUGE Hawk fan and there is no question where Hawkeye got his name.

On second thought, it might not be a good idea in JT since there is always even more booing than usual when the Hawkeye football team takes the field. It might be misinterpreted.

**VeloClone** · 08-26-2011, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by isuno1fan

Doesn't the SEAL have a Texas Longhorn shirt on in the picture by his casket?

Yeah, and in another picture he has a Horns shirt and hat on. I'm not sure what the story is there. When I next see my buddy from Rockford I will ask him.

**cyclonepower** · 08-26-2011, 05:10 PM

just because he has on a Texas t-shirt doesn't mean he is a fan, I own a Texas t-shirt but I dont like them, just a cool t-shirt...Hope Iowa does this it is a very touching story

**redrocket22** · 08-26-2011, 05:18 PM

It's a nice honor for the SEAL but I don't think it helps the dog out. He just wants his buddy back.

**bringmagicback** · 08-26-2011, 05:28 PM

Yes they should do it, no they shouldnt do it at the ISU game, This should be done in IC

**CyBelieve** · 08-26-2011, 05:37 PM

No disrespect here, but I didn't read in the article anywhere where Jon Tulmison went to the UofI. Glad he was a fan and if that's it, so be it. Should let it rest and let the Hawks PR team do their thing.

**tm3308** · 08-26-2011, 05:45 PM

I thought I read somewhere that he was indeed a Hawk fan, but it wasn't from a real source, just message boards. If that were the case, perhaps he was stationed somewhere in Texas for awhile, and just adopted them as his second team? I don't know, just a possibility.

That photo is just gut-wrenching, though.