Robert Gould Shaw, a distinguished American officer during the American Civil War, served in the Union Army and led the first all-black unit.
Upon his death, Confederates did not return his body. Instead, they placed him in a mass grave alongside his men.
This act was intended as an insult for his leadership of black soldiers.
Nevertheless, his father openly expressed pride in the knowledge that his son had been buried alongside his troops. He stated:
"We would not have his body removed from where it lies surrounded by his brave and devoted soldiers. ... We can imagine no holier place than that in which he lies, among his brave and devoted followers, nor wish for him better company. What a body-guard he has!"
On October 18, 2011, Terry Thompson set free 50 of his 56 exotic animals before committing suicide by shooting himself in the head.
Lions, tigers, bears and wolves were among the animals that escaped and were hunted by local law enforcement out of fear for public safety.
Forty-eight animals were killed by the local police while two were presumed eaten by the other animals.
The animals confirmed to be dead were eighteen bengal tigers, six black bears, two grizzly bears, two wolves, one macaque monkey, one baboon, three mountain lions, and seventeen african lions (nine males and eight females).
Three leopards, a small grizzly bear, and two monkeys were left caged inside Thompson's home. These animals were tranquilized and sent to the Columbus Zoo.
In the years leading up to his Terry’s death, he went to prison on federal gun charges, was heavily in debt, and his wife had left him.
@predatorinatree I've got a mineral site 100 yards behind my house with a cell cam. Easy opportunity to keep the kids engaged during the summer. Everyday they ask to see the pics. Have 2 does with 3 fawns and 2 tiny bucks everyday