Rest In Peace, Hoppy. (Warning. Graphic Hunting Picture)

[Wyatt Burp]

My freind Mike in Arizona recently died from lung cancer. He was older than me but had the energy of a twenty two years old with his many hobbies. He was such a Hopalong Cassidy fan that years ago he put together a complete Hoppy outfit. I made him the gun belt and holsters and he went to the museum that houses Hoppy's original guns and took pics of them for his engraver to duplicate. Here he is a couple years ago hunting buffalo in full Hoppy attire.
Mike went down fighting. When I last called him in Az. two buddies were taking him to a cowboy shoot. He said it would be his last but he meant because he didn't have the energy any more. I haven't seen him in a few years but will miss him. And hope the best for his family. R.I.P. old pal.

[Colt-SL]

Go with God Hoppy. Touching account, thanks Wyatt.

[Kid Sopris]

R.I.P. Prayers for the Family and Condolences to You. It's tough losing Friends or Family.

[MtnSpur]

The loss of your friend touched you deeply and your tribute shows how much his friendship meant to you. Remember him always for the man he was and know that he is at peace. My deepest condolences to you and his family for the loss. God Bless.

Jeff

[pyshtrvr]

You have to appreciate the guy's spirit. Yep, it's tough to lose any friend.

[Stnmikita]

That's a great picture of your friend Wyatt and a moving story. The rig looks beautiful!

I'm not sure where you or him are at spiritually, but I truly hope you will see him again someday.

[B.C.]

God be with you both! He is chasing that same buffalo upstairs I bet!

[nightshade2x]

Thanks for sharing...I'll say some prayers.

Wyatt, stories and experiences like yours are the reason I'm proud to call myself a member here.

Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x

[Blademan]

Deeply sorry for the loss of your friend. I will pray for you and all of "Hoppy's" family and friends. God bless. Peace.

Blade

[capstan]

Your post is a nice memorial to your friend. Hopefully your photo was or will be on display at the funeral service.