Rex M Rugers #6621 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Pards , it with great sadness that I must tell you that Long Step (Gary Bacon) , has ridden into the sunset. He passed today in Grand Junction , CO., and will be buried next week in Daisy , OK. My heart goes out to Bonnie , and all the rest of Gary's family. Let our thoughts and prayers be with Bonnie and Gary's parents and siblings , and his children. I have no other details. Those who knew Long Step remember what a great guy he was , and how he was cut down by a brain tumor a few years back. He fought it hard , but now has lost the battle. I will miss him. Heartbroken , Rex
Hoodoo Brown, SASS #30515 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Gary & Bonnie & both their families were some of the nicest folks I ever met & had the pleasure shooting with. He will be missed...Hoodoo.
Sweet Beulah Land, SASS #55216 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Sad news, he will be missed. Praying for those he left behind.
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Long Step - A great shooter and a FINE gentleman. Praying for his family and friends. Garrison Joe and Amber Ale
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 LORD GOD, I plead with you to send your Comforter, the Holy Spirit to this family, may He comfort them a give them the peace that passeth all understanding in this time of sorrow. may this time be one of triumph, triumph of eternal life over death, and a life in a place where there are no tears and no sorrow. Lord I pray that this family may have the assurance the Shifty is with you and kicking up gold dust. in Jesus's name, amen
Blastmaster Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 I missed seeing them, being with and shooting with Longstep and Lady Longstep when they moved from Farmington, NM. It is a sad day for sure. This makes two shooting friends I have seen pass in the last few days. I have the upmost respect for Longstep. He taught me so much in sportsmanship in the game of CAS. I wish Bonnie comfort and peace in this time of loss. Goodbye for now Gary. Blastmaster
John Larn, SASS # 9072 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Sorry to hear this news. He fought a good fight, prayers up for the family.
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Gary has been in my prayers so often. He has given a long, hard fight. Prayers again up for Bonnie, friends, and of course Gary's mother and father (Choctaw Jack). May God bless and comfort.
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Very sorry to hear that Gary has passed on. God be with Bonnie, his family, and friends, and give them strength and peace. Long Step
Roman T. Range, SASS #44722 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Prayers on the way. Roman T. Range
Tex Boden, SASS#19427 L Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Like has already been said....some of the nicest folks I ever had the pleasure of being around. Best wishes and comfort for the family. Tex B
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Prayers & condolences out to the family from Dakota Skipper & Prairie Dawg
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Very sad day When I got Stumble Leena's email last night about Gary's passing, it was a sad moment. When I first started shooting Gary's advice and help ment alot. My condolences to Bonnie and the family, he will be missed.
Gatling Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 We were very sad to hear of Gary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie and their families. Gatling & Diamond R
Deacon Henry Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Sad to hear. Thoughts and prayers for him and his family.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Very sad news. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. He was a fine cowboy. He's been added to the memorial pages.
El Mulo Vaquero, SASS #55942 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Longstep was a HUGE part, and hard working member, of our club Tres Rios Bandidos. A true ambassador to CAS, and a mentor to many in the sport. Our condolences go out to Lady Longstep and their families. El Mulo
Fast Hammer, #60707 Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 Long Step was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. It was a pleaser to shoot with him and Bonnie. My prayers go out to Bonny and all there family. Fast Hammer
Go West Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 Sad news indeed for a great pard and his family. Prayers up.
largo casey #19191 Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 Gary was a great person to be around & shoot with.Gary & Bonnie were agreat help to us when they lived here.Together Gary & Bonnie were the main cheering section.Gary will be greatly missed..ADIOS GARY We'll see you on the trail... Largo
SASS# 23321 Canelo Kid Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 Our condolences to Lady Longstep and family. Canelo Kate and I had the pleasure of posse-ing with them in NM at Victorio's Run and later at Bordertown. Nice folks. Safe trails, CKid
Pinto Being, SASS #4476 Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Our prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to the Longstep family. His battle was long and hard but he was, and still is, an inspiration to many of us. He'll not be forgotten.
Rex M Rugers #6621 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Posted March 28, 2011 Funeral service for Long Step will be at Atoka , OK on Thursday at 11:00 , burial at Daisy , OK. He was my Pard , and I will miss him greatly. Gone much too soon. Rex
Panhandle Will, SASS #49418 Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers going up from our camp for Gary and his family & friends... PW & Two-C Sue
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers up for Longstep and family. May the Lord give compassion and mercy to those left behind, knowing that someday they will all be reunited. Respectfully Gateway Kid
West Fargo SASS # 1910 Life TG Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers for Family and Friends
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