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Monday, May 31, 2021

One Of the Oldest And Most Moving Military Traditions Is Heart Wrenching

The Riderless Horse is one of the oldest and most moving military traditions in a full honor funeral is the riderless, caparisoned horse. The horse is led behind the caisson wearing an empty saddle with the rider’s boots reversed in the stirrups, indicating the warrior will never ride again. Thanks... Sign in to see full entry.

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