01/09/2023
3/17/2001-
1/9/2023
Words can't describe the roller coaster of emotions today....
The memories, the miles, east coast to west coast......
The awards, the many trips to Vegas, the buckles, and the spurs, the brand of honor can only begin to tell your story......
From mean to mild, if folks hadn't witnessed the terror you were as a young bull no one could have imagined the pet you would become....
You weren't just a bull, a pet, an animal, you were family, a hero, a legend, you my friend were one of a kind.......
You did things that were never done before, you made your mark, you made history, you were the foundation for so much that words can't describe......
You were a freak of nature, so big, so wild so intimidating, but moved with the grace of a world class athlete......
In retirement you loved your feed, your hay, the occasional donut, your pasture with Pistol Annie and anyone that would scratch your back, oh how you loved to be rubbed on.....
My kids grew up with you. Tate was 12, Laney was 7, Tucker was 1 when you were crowned BOY...... they are now 27, 22 and 16.....
Cutter, Haze and Steely weren't even born. That's the longevity you provided as it's been over 10 years since your last out, with Chris on your back........
And last but not least the name......
Part myth, part fact the name was like you, one of a Kind which makes it the perfect fit. People loved you, fans adored you, riders respected you. But man what a name you had, it was legendary, the description for you, your size, your personality. Flint even sang a song with you in it, and maybe I'm biased but I'm certain it was the fans favorite part........
So as we shed our tears, the miles, the outs, the awards are all great memories for sure, but you were so much more than that.....You were our family, always will be and we will always be so proud of you and smile and tell stories of the legend himself.....
We will miss you so much, but you and you story were larger than life and legends are never forgotten.......
And like back in the day, it would give me chills as the in house announcer, even Craig on the TV broadcast would say when we return you'll see The One, The Only.................
CHICKEN ON A CHAIN
Rest In Peace my friend, you sure do deserve it.....
