And now my friends you've asked me what makes me sad and still

And why my brow is darkened like the clouds upon the hill

Run in your ponies closer and I'll tell to you my tale

Of  Too Dang Frank my partner and his last ride on the trail

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We rode the range together and rode it side by side

I loved him like a brother, and I wept when Too Dang   died…..

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On his funeral morning I heard the preacher say

I hope we'll all meet Too Dang Frank at the roundup far away.

                                 by  Slash 8 - ala Utah carol, by Marty Robbins

Too Dang Frank

SASS #31985L

Thomas Franklin Pinder II, 2/20/1939 - 3/24/2008

Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. and Maryland National Guard where he retired as Sergeant Major, Too Dang Frank was instrumental in forming the Easdern Shore Renegades and was present at many of the SASS Matches in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and NJ.

His infectious laugh and spirit will be sorely missed.  An account has been established in Too Dang Frank's name to benefit the SASS Scholarship Fund.

Please contact /8 <earlbrooks@verizon.net> to donate.