“Fritz Truan, a Great Cowboy”
Description
"Over the divide a great cowboy did go, To ride broncs in heaven at the big rodeo. I've watched him ride since I was fifteen, Up till the day he became a marine." Truan's skill is remembered; the poet "bet[s] Fritz got a hundred before they got him."
Notes
According to Ohrlin, Truan won sundry world championship events in 1939 and 1940, but joined the Marines during World War II and perished. - RBW
Historical references
- 1945 - Death of Fritz Truan during the battle for Iwo Jima
References
- Ohrlin-HBT 35, "Fritz Truan, a Great Cowboy" (1 text)
- BI, Ohr035