Photos from Cpl. Cirillo's Facebook page show him cuddling and playing with dogs, some of which have now been shared thousands of times.

Perhaps he was born to be a soldier. However, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo will be remembered for many things. Father. Friend. Service to his country.

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