Tribute to the Cavalry

[LoneRider]

As a man who's served in two US Cavalry units (presently with 11th ACR and formerly with 3-4 CAV of the 25th Infantry Division (as a Navy Individual Augmentee)) I've gotten quite familiar with the traditions of the cavalry.

The video linked is a tribute to all Cavalry soldiers past and present.

Cavalry Tribute.

 

[stone_dragone]

LOVE that song and video!

As one who rode into battle with 2-17th Cavalry...If you ain't Cav.....

Halfway down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green
Are the Souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old-time canteen.
And this eternal resting place
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.

Marching past, straight through to Hell
The Infantry are seen.
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marines,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Fiddlers' Green.

Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene.
No trooper ever gets to Hell
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so rides back to drink again
With friends at Fiddlers' Green.

And so when man and horse go down
Beneath a saber keen,
Or in a roaring charge of fierce melee
You stop a bullet clean,
And the hostiles come to get your scalp,
Just empty your canteen,
And put your pistol to your head
And go to Fiddlers' Green.

 

[LoneRider]

That vid and song make me proud to be a Cavalryman and having two tours with Cavalry units.

 

[Langenschwert]

One of Corb's best numbers. Hard to believe he was originally known for his work in punk.

Best regards,

-Mark