Daro, JamesHomen, Cheryl2020-07-202020-07-202015(AlmaMMSId)9982440166502196https://hdl.handle.net/11244/325278Cher Ami is based on a real pigeon that flew in WWI and saved the Lost Battalion, an American outfit led by Captain Whittlesey. Gaining a popular following immediately after the war, Cher Ami is displayed in the Smithsonian, but yet it would be hard to find anyone who still remembers or even knows about his heroism. It is time to bring his memory back to life. There are so many stories about brave horses, dogs, even cats, but it is very rare that a pigeon, typically considered rats with wings, are noticed for gallantry, let alone even considered more than just a pest. A tale of a magnificent creature in a "little train that could" plot with a background to show how love and support can help even small things attain triumph.All rights reserved by the author, who has granted UCO Chambers Library the non-exclusive right to share this material in its online repositories. Contact UCO Chambers Library's Digital Initiatives Working Group at diwg@uco.edu for the permission policy on the use, reproduction or distribution of this material.Cher Ami (Pigeon)Animal heroesAcademic theses(OCoLC)ocn948314670