 Loyal to the end: Heart-breaking photo shows Navy SEAL's devoted dog guarding his coffin 
 
 Petty Officer Jon Tumilson killed in Afghanistan crash 
 
 Navy SEAL was one of 38 shot down in helicopter 
 
 
 
 Labrador retriever Hawkeye was at emotional service 
 
 
 
 This heart-wrenching photo shows how a Navy SEAL’s dog refused to leave his master’s side during an emotional funeral. If you watch the video, you’ll see all of the details and thought that went into creating this shoe.
– A loyal Labrador retriever kept a faithful vigil at his master's side this week even as friends and family wept at his human's coffin. "Hawkeye" waited patiently at the Iowa funeral for a word or a whistle from downed Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson, 35, killed with 29 other US service members when their Chinook helicopter was shot down earlier this month in Afghanistan. Hawkeye led mourners into the ceremony at the local Rockford high school, then lay down with a sigh for the service. Tumilson, who joined the Navy just out of high school, was hailed as a hero at the service attended by some 1,500 in his hometown, reports the Daily Mail. His dog is being adopted by a fellow SEAL. "RIP, shipmate. Fair winds and following seas," a buddy posted on a Facebook page in Tumilson's honor. "I'm sure you and Hawkeye will see each other again."