Tribute to a Great Man

[Bruce Hedden]

This evening at 6:30 pm this old world lost a Great Farm hand. He had farmed his whole life. This past November on a warm day he made his last rounds on his Massey Ferguson tractor raking hay. Even back in the heat of the summer he would cut hay till 10 or 11pm at night. Be back up the next morning bright an early working in his garden making a crop so he could share it with the neighbors, then about 10 or 11 in the morning fuel his tractor up and start making wind rows. He loved farming raising cattle and bailing hay. Most of all he loved his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He was the best man that I have ever known. In my 42 years I have never heard anyone have anything but good things to say about him. Most of them talk about things that he has done to help them out. Or just being a trusted friend to them. All of us respected him for the life that he lived. Tonight I lost one of my best friends. He used to take me hunting and fishing when I was a kid. But, my fondest memories will be him on his old tractor raking hay this past summer at 90 years of age. Thats right, he turned 90 this past November and still had the strength and will to be in the hay field this past summer when it was 100 degrees out. He thanked the Lord every day for his strength and the Lord blessed him with 90 great years. He was once quoted in the local news paper saying that he would rather make hay than eat ice cream in a cool shade. This Great Man Carl Hedden was my Grandpa and I will miss him dearly.

[Flyin Y]

Sorry About your lost. Sound like he had a long and good life, And you got to enjoy him for 42 year. Don

[Robles Bucking Bulls]

Sorry bout your loss.

[PG 1]

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

[Brent Nelson]

My condolences Bruce, Grandpas are hard to lose. They teach you a lot of great things!

[brokenarrow]

Well I can say Mr. Carl was a personal friend of mine that was loved by more people than most people even know. Bruce could have stayed on here all day telling good & amazing things about him. One thing for sure if you knew him you know where he is now & who he is with. My prayers are with you all.

[Straw Boss]

Bruce,
So sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a very wealthy man.

[Rafter A Ranch]

Sorry to hear the sad news Bruce. We will send our prayers to you and your family. The Averys

[TML]

Bruce
Sorry to hear about your Grandpa. We'll be Praying for You,Gary,Your Families and Vanas & Linda.
God Bless
Mark

[HOOKING W RANCH]

OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU BRUCE I KNOW YOU SPENT A LOT OF TIME WITH HIM AND HE MEANT A LOT TO YOU

[Summerrain]

Bruce, im so sorry to hear about your grandpa. I know from what you put about him how close you were. Its so difficult. I want to share this with you, BullHorne had posted this about his Grandmother passing last year and its really meaningful. Sorry Again Bruce you and your family are in my prayers.

My First Christmas In Heaven

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny light like Heavens reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear,
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy the voices bring,
For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart,
But I am not so far away,
We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me dear ones,
You know I hold you dear,
And be glad I'm spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above,
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold,
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my father said to do,
For I can't count the blessings or love he has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear,
Remember, I am spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

[LMCC]

Bruce,
I'm sorry to here of your family's loss. I never met your Grandpa, but I can tell by you and Vannas, that he was a great man. I will keep you and your family in my prayers this holiday season.

[Southern Buckers]

Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

[Bruce Hedden]

I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. It sure helps during these times. May God bless you all and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[FlyingHBuckingBulls]

My condolences to you and your family Bruce.......what a fitting tribute, extremely well written!!!!

[RENFROES BUCKERS]

Bruce
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

[HGS]

Bruce, they dont make much like that any more. Just remember, it was great to have him as a friend and no doubt he looked on his grandson the same. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and may God bless you and your family. HS

[Keith Strickland]

Bruce
Grandpa is havinga good CHRISTMAS this year
sorry for your loss

[BR RODEO]

Bruce, Sorry to hear of the loss of your grandpa. Vanas has told me many stories about your grandpa and how much he loved making hay. I wish I would have had the chance to meet him. Please pass my condolences to Vanas and Linda as well. - Rob Neblett

[Green Valley]

Bruce, It is your turn now, to raise your family in the way your grandfather raised his. God Bless...
Bobby Murphy

[VidaleMcCracken]

Bruce im sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like your grandpa lived his life and enjoyed it. Its sad when we lose loved ones but when you hear the storys and tales of him working and doing the things he loved its gotta make you smile knowing he had a good life and was as successful as a man can be. Its easy to see why you are the man you are today as I read your post. I will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers this Chrismas holiday.

[Hosey]

Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers doing the holidays.

[vickersbuckers]

prayers from here