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MY TRIBUTE TO ROY ROGERS
AND DALE EVANS AND TRIGGER



This is my tribute to my childhood heros. It took untill I was 27 for my dream to come true. I finally met the legendary Roy Rogers and Dale Evans & Dusty (Roy Jr.) at the AkSarBen rodeo here in Omaha in 1977 and also 1979. I guess you could say I made a nuisance of myself. But I did get some pictures and had them autograph a book she had written.
I was able to talk with Roy as he was waiting to enter the coliseum. We talked about bowling. He was a very avid bowler and carried and average usually of 197 which was alot better than my 124.
I managed to see them before and after each performance even if it met standing in the rain.
Then when they came back in 1979 I was there again to greet them and had them sign the same book. More pictures but this time I had to promise them no more pics so only managed to get a couple.
But I do remember the 1st evening Dale stuck her head out the stage door and went back in, then Roy stuck his out and then I could hear in unison "she's back".
But I was happy for once. My dream had come true. I met my "heros".



ROY ROGERS
"KING OF THE COWBOYS"
1911-1998

Born Leonard Franklin Slye

Roy was born Leonard Franklin Slye on Nov. 5, 1911 in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 18 he and his family moved to California where he work various jobs. He tried to start up a western band. After unsuccessful attempts he met Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer in 1933 and the three formed a band "The Pioneer Trio" which later became the "Sons of the Pioneers."
He made his first film "Under the Western Skies" which beame a hit for him and started him off on his career.
He found Trigger at a riding stable and later purchased him for $2500 which was alot of money at the time. He changed his name to Trigger and we all know the rest of the story.



TRIGGER
"Smartest Horse in the Movies"


Born "Golden Cloud"



Trigger died in 1965 at the age of 33. Roy couldn't bare the thought of putting his friend into the ground so he had him mounted. You can see him now at the museum in his rearing pose. Thousands of his fans come to see him every year.


DALE EVANS
"QUEEN OF THE WEST"
1912-2001

Born Frances Octavia Smith


Dale was born Frances Octavia Smith in Uvalde, Texas on Oct. 31, 1912. The family moved to Arkansas when she was 7 yrs old and by the age of 14 she had eloped and her son Tom was born at the age of 15. Then was divorced at the age of 16.
She performed on radio and at 19 her name was changed to Dale Evans.
In 1944 she made her 1st movie with Roy "The Cowboy and the Senorita". Roy's 1st wife died from complications following childbirth and Roy & Dale were married on New Year's Eve in 1947.



Lyrics to "Happy Trails"
by Dale Evans

Happy trails to you, until we meet again.
Happy trails to you, keep smilin' until then.
Who cares about the clouds when we're together?
Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather.
Happy trails to you, 'till we meet again.
Some trails are happy ones,
Others are blue.
It's the way you ride the trail that counts,
Here's a happy one for you.
Happy trails to you, until we meet again.
Happy trails to you, keep smilin' until then.
Who cares about the clouds when we're together?
Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather.
Happy trails to you, 'till we meet again.


Alternate Religious Verse:

Happy trails to you, it's great to say "hello". And to share with you the trail we've come to know.
It started on the day that we met Jesus,
He came into our hearts and then he freed us.
For a life that's true, a happy trail to you.

Roy Rogers Riders Club Rules:
1. Be neat and clean.
2. Be courteous and polite.
3. Always obey your parents.
4. Protect the weak and help them.
5. Be brave but never take chances.
6. Study hard and learn all you can.
7. Be kind to animals and take care of them.
8. Eat all your food and never waste any.
9. Love God and go to Sunday school regularly.
10. Always respect our flag and our country.

Roy And Dale

They chased and caught the bad guys
Rounded 'em up and brought 'em in
Roy on Trigger, and Dale on Buttermilk
The good guys would always win.

Happy and smiling as they rode
They sang a western song
Kicking up dust and memories
That will last for oh...so long.

I know they're in cowboy heaven
On gold paved trails they ride
Singing "Happy Trails To You"
Forever...side by side.
charlotte anselmo


    
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