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Elephants Never Forget

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After years alone in captivity Shirley is reunited with an elephant she knew 25 years earlier. This short clip presents itself as an elephant reunion, but at it's core lies a deep and beautiful lesson in love. Watch in the first few minutes as Solomon James (Shirley's keeper of 22 years) says goodbye. Those few moments of film capture a depth and meaning of true love that no explanation ever could - truly amazing.
Be The Change
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Meet the filmmakers who made this award winning film and discover their mission to help animals.
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Learn more about Shirley and the elephant sanctuary where she now lives.
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Think about your own relationships with animals, whether your own pet or an owl you hear every night, ask yourself what it means to share time and space with them.
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Reflections (86)

Tammy
First felt happiness then tears of sadness knowing what man has done to these beautiful gentle giants separating mother and child family members and friends but when you see their joy hear their sweet rumbles loud trumpets in celebration it brings comfort knowing they have finally been placed where they belong with each other in paradise! Thank you all for your love and compassion i really wish i could be there but this will do 💞
linda parks
A lot of people don`t believe animals have feeling. Like love. sadness. I want to show people how wrong they are. I tell hem to just watch the video.
betty
This is such a touching story. So beautiful and much to teach us. Appreciation to KarmaTube for filling all our lives with goodness.
prema

this animal lives today at the elephant sanctuary in Tenn. shirley is happily living for many years there, check them out. you will feel happy to see where this story goes. she has been living a nice open space and good life there for many years and among other elephants
Miranda
I was heart broken this elephant spent 2 decades alone in them chains I'm sure most of the time. Shame on the humans all humans who keep animals locked up. That elephant looks so sad
Danielle calver
what inspired me is... there is HOPE!!
Tricia Glenn
I have watched it so many times, and shown so many people - every time I look at it I cry. It is remarkable - amazing - wonderful - inspiring. Thank you for sharing it with the world and thank you so much for CARING.
Anita
This shows why we should do all we can to stop the exploitation of these sensitive creatures.
Complain to tourist operators, don't go on elephant rides, write to tourism ministries of countries that manipulate and chain elephants for profit.
valerie
Love is everywhere and is eternal.
Linde
This is real LOVE ! Bedankt voor deze prachtige hartverwarmende verfilming !
tony
The love stated by these creatures is overwhelming. This is love, how it is meant to be by our creator. Later when all Gods people reunite in paradise we can experience the same feeling. It is an example of times to be.
T.
the love these elephants obviously have for one another....and their amazing memory....
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