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Old 02-24-2011, 05:37 PM
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Default An amazing piece of history (Man o'War's Funeral)
Man o' War's funeral: Remarkable final tribute for majestic champion
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Old 02-24-2011, 06:00 PM
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wow, thanks for posting-that was something
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Old 02-24-2011, 07:11 PM
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Touching, beautiful, amazing.

Thank you for posting this. I'm so glad you did...
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Old 02-24-2011, 07:57 PM
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Incredible stuff. A bit disquieting, perhaps only because it's so uncommon. But also touching and moving. If any horse deserved a funeral, he was the one.
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Amazing stuff. Thanks for sharing.

A glimps as to why this sport was referred to as the sport of kings. I wish people today realized how significant and popular horse racing was back in the day. I think most people would be suprised.

Anyway thanks again for the goose bumps.
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The radio broadcast and video are really cool too.
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Embalming a horse for an open casket funeral is a bit creepy if you ask me.
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