Welcome, SSgt Asher, Service Dog for Danny Garcia Walking Man
(Write up by Louise Thaxton)
A Walking Legacy, Danny Garcia, a US Marine and Vietnam veteran, has received his own service dog, a German Shepherd named Asher. Danny is known across America and internationally as “The Walking Man.” He has walked more than 52 million steps on seven continents. Walking coast to coast. Honoring veterans, praying for our nation, and bringing awareness of those who’ve served.

Service Dog Asher
Now, this warrior has a faithful new partner by his side: Asher, a service dog provided through the mission of the American Warrior Initiative to serve veterans and the generosity of the
#FairwayNation!
Just as Danny has walked countless miles for others, this four-legged hero will now walk beside him, bringing strength, safety, and support for the journey ahead.
Custom Canines Service Dog Academy
So much love and admiration for
Custom Canines Service Dog Academy who trained not only Asher for Danny, but over 100 other dogs trained and placed just with
Fairway Home Mortgage and AWI! Here they are at the Madison airport sporting their AWI gear after they dropped Danny and his wife off to head home!
Thank you,
Sherri Anderson, for the heartwarming photos when Danny and his wife visited our Madison office – so special!