Lest we forget

In rememberance

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A Soldier's Kiss - by Henry Chappell

"Only a dying horse! pull off the gear,
And slip the needless bit from frothing jaws,
Drag it aside there, leaving the road way clear,
The battery thunders on with scarce a pause.
Prone by the shell-swept highway there it lies
With quivering limbs, as fast the life-tide fails,
Dark films are closing o’er the faithful eyes
That mutely plead for aid where none avails.
Onward the battery rolls, but one there speeds
Heedlessly of comrades voice or bursting shell,
Back to the wounded friend who lonely bleeds
Beside the stony highway where he fell.
Only a dying horse! he swiftly kneels,
Lifts the limp head and hears the shivering sigh
Kisses his friend, while down his cheek there steals
Sweet pity’s tear, “Goodbye old man, Goodbye”.
No honours wait him, medal, badge or star,
Though scarce could war a kindlier deed unfold;
He bears within his breast, more precious far
Beyond the gift of kings, a heart of gold".

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Oh dear -

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Sad that animals were used in the war.. Poor things.

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What a nice thought Muddy. the photo with the horse reminds me of my grandfather, he was a Farrier Sergeant in the first world war. Animals made a big contribution, still do, they too should be remembered.

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The film war horse was amazing but heartbreaking too

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Horses, Dogs, Birds and other creatures have all taken part in Mans wars....


Carrying medical supplies to the front

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...ntral-28681128

http://www.history.com/news/war-anim...credible-facts


remembering them all ...

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The cries of the injured and dying horses stayed with many battle hardened men long after the wars were over.

On a slightly gentler if just as important note, a thought for these little flying warriors.