leanin' H
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This morning I met a guy who drew a limited entry archery permit for mule deer on the unit where I live and ranch. We left our valley at 5 headed for the mountain to unload 4 wheelers and go look for bucks on a scouting trip. We followed our water master and his wife up until they turned off at our reservoir. I knew they were turning off the water this morning and thought nothing of it as Burke and I went on to the mountain. When I got home around 9:30 I noticed the fire station had activity and the guys were parking a truck. Our water master had turned off the water and then unloaded a four wheeler and was spraying weeds along the dam and around the irrigation intake. His wife was moving their truck and didn't witness exactly what happened but somehow the four wheeler rolled and Kent was killed. People camping at the reservoir did CPR until our fire guys arrived. Even a helicopter was dispatched and they attempted many life saving techniques but were unable to revive him. He was a fine man without an enemy in the valley which isn't the easiest thing when you are water master in a dry country. He was a tall man with a deep laugh and a kind heart. He was a great dad to his four girls and one son. He was a fine neighbor and a better friend. And now he's gone. In the blink of an eye. Please keep the Child family in your prayers as they will surely need it. I went and saw his wife as soon as I heard. She just sobbed and hugged me. All I could do or say wasn't adequate so I just hugged her back and offered help and love from our family and town. I surely feel for her and her kids. Thankfully the kids are grown. Kent was 60 and much, much to young.
And please take an extra second to be safe on your places around wheelers and all equipment. Look at slopes and grades and use caution. Think about what your are doing before you do it. Don't get in a position where that machine can crush you or roll over you. And hug your loved ones A LOT. Ya just never know when ya can't anymore. At least he died doing what he loved and had his wife close by.
And please take an extra second to be safe on your places around wheelers and all equipment. Look at slopes and grades and use caution. Think about what your are doing before you do it. Don't get in a position where that machine can crush you or roll over you. And hug your loved ones A LOT. Ya just never know when ya can't anymore. At least he died doing what he loved and had his wife close by.
