Sunday, April 24, 2011

April 24th 2011 - Another warrior has left us-Bud Allcorn

Today, I lost a friend.  For 20 years, if anyone needed help or protecting, if an oil well needed drilling or re-working or if you just wanted to have a quiet cup of coffee while reading the paper, then Bud Allcorn was the man for the job. 


I remember him in the early part of those twenty years as the steel eyed cowboy at the end of the bar, so distinctive and well turned out with that pale almost white hat, watching the whole room.  He smiled seldom and could stop men twice his size with just a glance.  I saw it more than once, it was the look of a man that didn't fear anything, he gave you the once over and knew your measure immediately.


In the later part of those twenty years, Bud showed his softer side to those close.  He ferociously protected Ray and Libby and June.  He worked harder than any other three men.  He laughed and joked with Kelsey and Andy, gave Rance and Taber both hard times when they needed them and was a constant source of a practical joke whenever he could catch you off guard.  Oh, and how he loved catching you off guard, it made his day! 


He loved being at Fish-n-Nuts.  It was his home, favorite job and retreat. His coffee gatherings with his friend Ray can now continue after 102 day hiatus.  I will ever hear his rumbling "uh, huh!" at the end of some story.


He did not talk about his heroism, but not many men have lived as Bud lived.  He was an example to us all.  He survived three broken necks, two gun shots, a bayonet wound and the good Lord only knows what chances he took in the patch.  He didn't tell the "gals" all the stories, but I am sure some of you men know the tales.  Bud was unique, both a hero and an occasional outlaw.  I loved him both ways.


Bud was a magnificent friend.  His "Pecos tales" will live on.  His heroism during forgotten wars will be remembered by us all.

1 comment:

  1. Indeed another warrior gone. What a neat man and so handsome. Anne and Sam

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