He gave Kaya a moving tribute aboard her final flight home.
Having flown over 250 times with her human, Kaya sadly found herself on her last trip.
Signed into law in 2021, the act provides funds for veterans to be united with service dogs.
Lyle and Kaya had been together since 2014.
After six years in the Marine Corps with a tour in Afghanistan, the vet developed PTSD.
Luckily, Lyle met a fellow veteran with a service dog and decided to give it a go.
After adopting Kaya as a puppy, he invested thousands of dollars of his own money in her training.
A dog can be a powerful thing to keep you around.
Aboard the plane, the pilots honored her with a message on the intercom.
It was really an extraordinary moment.
Kaya sadly passed away a few days after the final trip.
She was honored and got to do some of her favorite things.
Ultimately, the spirit of Kaya will persevere in every service dog and every life saved.
And I think that is Kayas most profound and powerful legacy.
On Kayas trip home, the pilots made special mention of her before we took off see below.
Rest in Peace, Kaya.
Cheers to a life well-lived and loved.
Miss you already, babygirl.
My heart is broken and Im numb without you.
But its gladdened because youre no longer in pain.
