This geocoin was brought to my attention by Semik a geocacher in Texas who's brother-in-laws life was cut short by a drunk driver. I can't tell the story nearly as well as she did in the email so I will put it in quotes.
"My brother-in-law's life was cut short by a drunk driver on I-35 in New Braunfels, TX on August 2, 2006. His interests were truly Texan in that he was a contractor who took on projects such as building barns and custom western themed construction projects, he had his own head of Longhorn cattle, was a foreman of a 5000 acre ranch, loved the Texas hill country and wildflowers, but he was also brilliant and could solve crossword and logic puzzles without ever setting a pen to paper. His small town funeral was a scene with hundreds of people showing up to show their respects for a man who had helped them when they were stranded on the road or built their cabin or served as their hunting guide. He rarely stayed in one place for long and that is why we created this coin: the True Texas Cowboy on the range, roaming from place to place encountering puzzles, magnificent views, historical places and adventure."
There are about 60 of these coins left and you can buy them for $10 each from Semik AKA Audra at: al_allen327@yahoo.com. My condolences for your loss, and thank you for the wonderful description.
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