Cher 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.