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| Hi, I'm Luke! |
Mom hasn't written my post for a long time but she agreed to tell the story of Old Drum.
We visited Warrensburg, Missouri, and I found a new hero. Old Drum was a hound dog who lived a long, long time ago - in the 1800s in people years. He was an awesome hunter known for his tracking skills. However, one night he wandered onto the neighboring farm and the owner shot and killed him. Old Drum's human, Charles Burden, sued his neighbor (and relative).
It went to court three times until George Graham Vest gave a closing argument that won the case for Mr. Burden.
Here are some of my favorite lines from his speech.
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| Statue dedicated to Old Drum |
Gentlemen of the jury, the best friend a man has in this world may turn against him and become his enemy. .. The one absolute, unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world—the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous—is his dog.
Gentlemen of the jury, a man's dog stands by him in prosperity and poverty, in health and sickness. ... When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens...
This became known as the "man's best friend" speech. All dogs try to live up to this standard. We love our people unconditionally with our whole hearts.
The county courthouse in Warrensburg is home to a statue in honor of Old Drum. Wonder if I'll ever have a statue?
If you want to read the whole speech, check out http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/hunting/2010/01/case-old-drum-inspiring-story-every-dog-owner-should-know.
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