The finest role models in life are those that inspire us to dream big while also teaching us to respect all the kindness and love that can be found much closer to home. Leland Melvin, a NASA astronaut, is the ideal role model for a little girl called Maggie.
When it came time for Melvin to pose for his official photo a few years ago, he invited his two dogs, Jake and Scout, as well. And indeed, their sweet photo together rapidly became popular online.
later — especially high praise coming from someone who’s been to space.
Maggie, a 4-year-old from Virginia, was among those inspired by Melvin’s contributions to science, and his dedication to his pups. So much so, in fact, that she decided to honor him in costume, recreating Melvin’s famous photo with her own beloved dog.
“Me: What do you want to be for Halloween? My 4 y/o: That funny astronaut. Me: I got you, girl!” Maggie’s dad, Andrew Miller, wrote on Twitter.
The same thing happened to Maggie’s photo of her pets as it had to Melvin’s of his.
And this time, the astronaut was the one who felt motivated to reply:
This image warms my heart. So appreciative of you getting the shot I got many years ago. Thank you. 🚀🚀 https://t.co/gsTq8yq4n1
— Leland Melvin (@Astro_Flow) October 29, 2017
There’s no telling how many other youngsters and adults alike have been similarly inspired — but it’s hard not to recognize that the greatest moments of aspiration are often accompanied by the thud-thud of a wagging tail close by.
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