Misty Moonshine Posted January 13 Posted January 13 SASS Family: With a heavy heart, I'm writing to let you know that our fellow SASS member, Major Art Tillery, SASS #87441 was killed in a car accident in Kansas this morning. A SASS member for 15 years, Major Art Tillery was a "young'n" in SASS by comparison- joining at the ripe age of 30 and was a Classic Cowboy- both in the category he shot at SASS matches and in the way he treated his fellow man. A member of the Magnificent Seven, he has been a big part of the surge in Classic Cowboy shooters in recent years. He was a true cowboy, and loved sharing his time with others in our sport. Please take a moment and lift his family and friends in prayer. Such a tragedy. Vaya Con Dios, Travis. You will be missed. In respect, Misty Moonshine 2 40 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Condolences and Prayers heading up for his family and friends. RIP Pard. Eyesa & Ellie 1 Quote
Griff Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Prayers up for family & friends. I never had a chance to meet him, but always enjoyed his posts on the Wire and his Classic Cowboy spirit. A sad loss to SASS. Quote
Will Kane Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Oh, no! This is such sad news! I always enjoyed his infectious enthusiasm for Classic Cowboy and I had the great pleasure of meeting him and shaking his hand at Land Run 2022. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May our pard Major Art Tilley rest in eternal Peace. 1 Quote
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 This is terrible news. We’ve lost a magnificent cowboy…. 😪 https://www.kwch.com/2025/01/13/man-killed-mitchell-county-crash/ 1 4 Quote
Sixgun Seamus Posted January 13 Posted January 13 In the brief couple years that I've known him, I'm proud to have called Major a friend. He carried the torch to promote Classic Cowboy. He always wore a smile. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family. 1 Quote
Dragon Hill Dave #59561 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 So sad to hear of this. He was a wonderful guy and a great Classic Cowboy. He will be missed. Quote
WymoreWrangler SASS 46187L Posted January 13 Posted January 13 He was a great friend and cowboy, may he rest in peace.... Quote
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 This is sad indeed. Although we had never met, I always enjoyed reading his post on this Wire. He was a great Wire Pard. No doubt, he will be missed. Condolences to his family and his close friends. ..........Widder 1 Quote
Lever Action Landon Posted January 13 Posted January 13 I'm still at a loss for words. Great Classic, and even better friend. Prayers for the family. Quote
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Sad News -- He will be greatly missed. Prayers & condolences for his family & friends. --Dawg Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Got the word about the tragedy this morning just before noon. My heart is broken for this great person to be taken so soon in life. Prays for his family and friends. He always had a smile and was willing to help anyone. Got some photos of his smile. Rest in Peace my Friend you will be Missed. 6 1 Quote
Texas Red Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Sad News....Heaven needed a Classic Cowboy....They Sure got a Good One!!! RIP Major!!! Quote
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 (edited) Three classic Henry shooters- me, Dantankerous and Major at Butterfield Gulch Edited January 13 by Abilene Slim SASS 81783 11 1 Quote
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Sad news indeed, haven't met him but have conversed through the wire. Condolences and prayers up for a great cowboy and his family. RIP pard. Quote
Dutch Coroner Posted January 13 Posted January 13 This was just horrible news. He was such a nice guy. 1 Quote
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 RIP pard. My condolences and prayers. You will be missed. I always enjoyed the time we spent together at shoots. 9 Quote
Asa Smith Posted January 13 Posted January 13 (edited) Shocking and sad news. He was a good man and great friend....one to "ride the river" with... R.I.P. Travis May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, and may you be 3 days in Heaven before the devil knows you're gone.. Asa Edited January 14 by Asa Smith 9 Quote
Black Hills Barb Posted January 13 Posted January 13 It was nice to meet him at Land Run 2024 and finally put a face to the name. This is such sad news about someone that seemed to always have a smile on his face. 1 Quote
Tyrel Cody Posted January 13 Posted January 13 I was hoping to meet him at some point, bummer. R.I.P. Prayers for family and friends. Quote
Jax T Posted January 13 Posted January 13 A great classic cowboy and more so a great pard!! Prayers for his family and friends. Rest Easy pard, you will be missed. Jax T 1 Quote
Asa Breckenridge SASS # 80978 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 This is just awful news. He was a true Classic, and Classy, Cowboy. I was looking forward to seeing him again at the Showdown. RIP Major, and condolences to his family and many friends. 1 Quote
Flinthills Dawg Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Major was always in a good mood and just enjoyed life. He will for sure be missed not only by his home club but many more people that he crossed paths with. Till we meet again my friend. 8 Quote
Dantankerous Posted January 14 Posted January 14 (edited) Major was my good friend and travelin' buddy for many years. We came in SASS about the same time and hit it off quickly. He was much more than a friend. He had become affectionately, my little brother. His heart was full. He loved this game, his family and his girlfriend, and his dogs (Travis was a huge animal lover). He was indeed one to ride the river with and my travels with him were better because of him being there. He had a passion for this game, for this life and for everything that matters. He will be missed. Love ya, little brother. Rest in Peace. Edited January 14 by Dantankerous 12 5 Quote
High Plains Hud SASS#64232 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 I’m still in shock. Just a great young man and a great friend. Rest in peace my friend you will be missed. 3 Quote
Tucker McNeely Posted January 14 Posted January 14 When folks ask why you do cowboy action shooting and you explain the group of fine people you get blessed with meeting at these events. Major was the epitome of that statement. He loved the game beyond the competition. He embraced the people and promoted the sport, all the while leading by example on how to be a cowboy and ambassador to the meaning of life. Thank you for sharing your time with us and we will miss you. 5 1 Quote
SilverLocks Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Both myself and Travelin' Travis have been in a fog all day. We were Ma and Pa to Major. He was one of our "sons" in SASS. I joined this family by marriage. Major accepted me with a great smile and lots of love. He was a joy to be around. Even when I shot bad, he saw the joy in the camaraderie, and made me feel like a champion in his eyes. He was an old soul. "People with a young heart and an old soul love the deepest" 8 3 Quote
Deacon Henry, SASS #53503L Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Very sad news. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Quote
Lucky Lead Pepper Posted January 14 Posted January 14 I’m so shocked to read this. I had the pleasure of being on a posse with Major at Land Run 2024. I really enjoyed shooting with him and was looking forward to seeing him again at future matches. We sure did lose a good one. My condolences to the family. 1 Quote
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