How about this for a tribute?
Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South
Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller The Elephant
Whisperer, bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all
over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of
Baghdad Zoo animals during the US invasion in 2003.
On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony
died. He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons and
numerous elephants.
Two days after his passing, a
remarkable thing happened! The wild elephants showed up at his home led
by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say ‘goodbye’
to their beloved man-friend. A total of 20 elephants had patiently walked
over 12 miles to get to his South African house.
Witnessing this spectacle, many
people were obviously in awe, not only because of the supreme intelligence and
precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also
because of the profound memory and emotion that the beloved animals evoked in
such an organized way: Walking slowly - for days - making their way
in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house.
Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was
especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior
to that day for well over a year, yet they knew where they were going! The
elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring their friend
who'd saved their lives - so much respect that they stayed for 2 days and 2
nights. Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home.
Courtesy; Friends
What a fabulous tribute to a great man, and done by those he loved and protected. Awesome.
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