Lexington , NC -- 06/15/12- - Samuel and Evelyn Harris take Natasha and her service dog Josh to a memorial they have created for their son Joshua, a Navy Seal who died in Afghanistan. The service dog is named in honor of Josh. Natasha was invited to the Harris home to learn more about her dog's namesake. Patriot Rovers, the NC organization that trains and places the service dogs, names them after fallen soldiers . They have seen the dogs help the gold star families heal knowing they are aiding troubled vets returning to civilian life. ( Joanne Rathe / Globe Staff section: business metro topic: 22vetdog reporter: Katie Johnson Chase )
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