INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR THE HENINGER'S

Dad's old ward in Salt Lake City put on a grand-slam breakfast at Lindsey Park, and we were invited! Below you will see Bill Kimball, who was Dad's counselor in the Elder's Quorum Presidency in the Ensign 8th Ward (as it was called then) when you kids lived on Terrace Hills Drive. He still remembers how dad bought the first mobile phone...when nobody else in the state of Utah had them! Additionally, I was very pleased to hear many kind things said about your father from this old friend of 35 years ago. Bill Kimball is now Bishop of that ward.

Will Rogers, Dad, Bill Kimball

Dad stands with an old friend who is an emeritus member of the First Quorum of Seventy.

Brent Heninger, Ron Poelman and Will Rogers

Dad sits with his former bishop, whose ancestor is Davy Crockett. This good man, who's now 87, remembers many wonderful things about the family.
Dad and Bishop Paul Crockett

Our invitation to this Independence Day breakfast came from this man, who is the brother of Will Rogers. Amazingly, Dad worked with him in 1973 when Ed was the owner of Utah Title Company and Brent E. Heninger Real Estate was the third largest real estate company in Utah. Ironically, it was just two days ago that Dad woke up early and remembered that Will, who lives at Friendship Manor, has a brother, Ed, who used to be his business friend!

Ed Rogers and Brent E. Heninger

Famous Celebrities: Will Rogers, Kaye Starr, and Davy (oops, Paul) Crockett

More of Dad's friends and associates from that area. They're learning about my music.

We make another jaunt to Roger's Ranch and met another celebrity: Cactus Jack

Taylor Farr, the horse masseuse, Cactus Jack and Dad

Cactus Jack: the song "...And his old hat looked fitting as he stood his stance. His long hair and 'stache was part of the man who rides as far and as steep as he can."

Taylor, Cactus Jack and Dad

Cactus Jack is a modern-day mountain man and lives in the mountains during the winter. He rides thousands of miles on horse back, raising money for kids in need. He gives bird shows and other western fare. He's a national celebrity. "...So ride on, Cactus, Ol' cowboy, so strong. It's all for the kids. It won't take long..."

Taylor, Mom, Cactus Jack and Cindy Frazier (masseuse)

Cactus Jack has been invited to appear on the Jay Leno Show, Oprah Winfrey Show, and other TV spots. He says, "You come to my spot, and you can film me here." He refuses to go to the city for shows.

Cactus Jack, Dad with a falcon, and therapist.

Did the falcon take a chunk out of Dad's head? (No! The bird is wearing a leather blindfold.) Did you know that falcons can swoop down to catch its prey at 327 MPH? They've been clocked doing it.

After our trip, guess what? Dad still has work to do, and got up early to face reality.