6/19/2015 – DENALI

WARNING – This is serious stuff!

“When someone you love walks through the door, even if it happens five times a day, you should go totally insane with joy.”

The short film below, entitled “Denali,” is told from the point of view of a dog. Ben Moon photographer/ surfer tells the story of his journey and heart break of letting go. Ben Moon was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in 2004. Denali was there through it all providing only the healing comfort a dog can for Ben’s recovery. In early 2014 Denali was diagnosed with cancer.  Ben promised to never let him suffer. According to Ruffwear, he told him it was okay to let go. But after production began for the “Denali” film a week later, Ben asked Denali if he could stick around for another month. Exactly one month later, at midnight, Denali developed a bad cough. Moon and Denali played on the beach the next day. The following morning he gave Ben the look — it was time to go. Denali passed away at age 14 1/2 years old.

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