Gone to Scout the Trail Ahead
On the morning of Sunday, March 5, 2006 Derby Younger, SASS # 12194 crossed the Great Divide to scout the trail ahead. He passed peacefully in his sleep, attended to by his loving wife, Chicago Sioux SASS #22326. Recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, he spent his final months meeting his fate without fear and in quiet dignity. His only regret was the things that went unsaid.
Born Theodore Francis Rusco in Aurora, Illinois he was an avid sportsman and fisherman; a Special Forces NCO in the U.S. Army Reserves; and was very active in SASS. Those of you who were members of the old CAS-L email list may remember that Derby and his alter-ego, “Fetid Pyle” posted on a frequent basis. He and Sioux thoroughly enjoyed socializing with other SASS members, frequently welcoming visiting cowpokes to their home and helping to orient us to the local SASS activities.
Chicago Sioux intends to continue shooting CAS. If you see her, please welcome and assist her. And please remember Derby and Sioux in your thoughts and prayers.
