Author and motivational speaker Luis Carlos Montalván, whose bestselling book Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him, chronicled his "suffering from physical combat-related wounds and a crippling post-traumatic stress disorder" as well as his road to recovery "thanks to the help of his service dog Tuesday," has died, KVIA News7 reported. He was 43.
"We are deeply saddened by the death of our author, friend and U.S. Army Captain (Retired) Luis Montalván," Hachette Books said in a statement. "Luis dedicated 17 years of his life to active military service for which he received a Purple Heart, among other awards. With his beloved service dog #Tuesday at his side, Luis spent the past decade educating the public about trauma and advocating for #veterans and people with disabilities. He will be missed greatly and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
"In support of Luis and veterans everywhere suffering with #PTSD, we would like to point you to an organization dear to Luis' heart: ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities--the organization that united Luis with Tuesday--where a donation can be made in Luis's honor. You can find the dedicated page here."