1. A dog named duke
By William D Ellis

2. DUKE Doberman Pinscher 4 years old , 23 kilos , red and fawn coat
Lively and energetic

3. MARCY Petite blonde Not very fond of dogs
Preferred a Pomeranian to a Doberman
Reluctant to accept Duke

4. CHARLES HOOPER(CHUCK)
Six-foot-one , footballer
Pleasant face
Progressive , upcoming zone sales manager for a chemical company
Dog lover

5. ACCIDENT THAT CHANGED HIS FATE
Sixth week, in March discharged from hospital
After fifth week asked by office to take leave for a year
In critical condition for a month
Suffered subdural haemorrhage – left side paralysed
Car collided with his car
1953-autumn twilight- driving home

6. CHUCK’S LIFE POST ACCIDENT
Remained depressed, lost his smile
Duke became Chuck’s companion
Duke understood Chuck’s physical state

7. CHUCK’S FIRST STEP Marcy ,his wife helped Chuck to get to his feet
Moved right leg and dragged left foot
Chuck used good hand to grip Duke’s leash
Marcy ,his wife helped Chuck to get to his feet

8. PROGRESS In two weeks reached front porch
Chuck continued to walk without Duke
13 months later : promoted to post of Regional Manager
1 March : began working full day
4 Jan : Chuck walked 200 mtr without Duke
Chuck underwent physiotherapy and exercises
In two weeks reached front porch

9. A LOSS 12 Oct 1957 : Hoopers had guests Chuck heard screech of breaks
13 Oct : Duke succumbed to injuries
Duke hospitalized
Found Duke run over by car
Chuck heard screech of breaks
12 Oct 1957 : Hoopers had guests

10. A TRIBUTE Chuck promoted once again
As Assistant National Sales Manager
Perhaps, tribute to the memory of Duke