One of Texas's Best

“Back in my day” his stories all would start I’d lean in close to listen though I knew ‘em all by heart He was a living legend, one of Texas’ best Not just another lawman with a tin star on his chest He fought along “RIP” Ford & John Coffee Hayes When Texas was wooly & wild, back in the good old days “One Riot, One Ranger” I’ve heard it said many times before from fighting off Commanches to turning the tide of a range war A Ranger never faltered, never imagined he could lose a fight He’d go hell bent for leather just to turn a wrong to right. From Nueces to Salado Creek he patrolled the border land Dealing out swift justice with a smoking Colt sitting easy in hand Hardin, Iron Jacket & Sam Bass thought they could get away The Rangers ran them down to ground, the stories still are told today Great Granddad was a hero, one of Texas’s best Not just another lawman with a tin star on his chest He passed on the legacy & the stories I’ll now tell as I hear his voice echo when I start off, “ I remember well” So tip your hat & raise your glass to the Rangers out there on patrol and to all the Shadow Rangers, Rest in Peace, God rest your soul