Lane Frost & Famous Cowboys In Circus Cemetery!
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- Mount Olivet Cemetery is located in Hugo, Oklahoma. Many people know this town as a wintering ground for circus'. Most of the circus' have disappeared but you can see a reflection of the town's history in the cemetery where there are many graves of circus performers and trainers. In addition to those there are some final resting places of several famous rodeo cowboys who were all legends in their own time. Come walk with me as we explore their life stories.
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I was so happy with joy to learn that Lane had accepted Jesus and was saved. That was the best choice he ever made. Such good videos! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
That's one thing that they never showed in the movie 8 seconds and his mother wasn't too happy with how they presented him. Thank you for watching!
Yes that was the most important best decision he ever made! See ya soon Lane
Amen. My almost 6 month old son Lane will be proud when he learns the man he’s named after! God bless!
Used to live in Idabel...Mount Olivet is right up the road & some of our relatives are buried there...Always stopped at Lane & Freckles grave to pay my respects...My second son is named Lane in his honor 🥰
Thank you! 🌹💋❤️
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
Rhetty, Lane Frost’s Nephew is currently competing in the PRCA in Bull Riding, qualified last year for NFR. Pretty cool.
That is cool! I knew Josh was competing but didn't realize he qualified for the NFR. Thanks for sharing that Ellen!
I’ve been to this cemetery several times. Went to visit Lane’s grave. The grave markers in this cemetery are some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen, the artistry is amazing. Great video thank you!
Yes this is one of my favorite cemeteries to visit. It seems like ever time I go I learn something new about someone. Thank you for watching!
Oklahoma had it's fair share of famous people, and we are proud of all of them. All though I no longer live there, it is still my home. I love the people, and the down home feeling. Thank you, I really enjoyed this, it takes me home.
There really are quite a few actors, athletes and entertainers that have hailed from Oklahoma. A lot of times it seems we are really up there in Country Music. I'm glad to hear this takes you back to Oklahoma and that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching!
Huge Respect to Our Vets and Current Service Men & Women~ Praise God! Give All Gory
My grandmother is buried in showmans rest there, nice video.
Thanks for all the information, freckles was a true legend. What a cowboy!
It’s obvious the rodeo is a huge part of life there. I really enjoyed the stories about these men, they certainly loved what they did and they definitely were champions. Thanks Rhetty.
It really is a huge part of the culture in this area of the country and in Oklahoma. Thank you for much for watching!
I got to meet Lane back in the late 80's. It was after The Lawton Rangers Rodeo. My friends and I were at the Honky Tonk bar. It was after a rodeo and the cowboys were coming in for dancing,shooting pool and beer. He shook my hand and said howdy. I was really shocked when they reported he had died in a rodeo accident. Being from a family of Cowboys I know that that is part of the life. At least they wear protective gear these days. Wish they did back then maybe Lane would still be with us. RIP LANE FROST
Sounds like you really had quite the experience with Lane. I never had the opportunity to meet him but I have always heard he was super friendly. Thank you for watching and sharing your story.
@@RhettyforHistory You are welcome! Love your videos!
I have a 1 minute video of lanes grave only. This video always follows mine. I enjoyed this video
That is interesting how they connect. I love this cemetery and there is a lot to look at!
@@RhettyforHistory where you from my friend
@@RhettyforHistory I'd love to get together.
I am from Oklahoma City. What about you?
@@RhettyforHistory Valliant, Oklahoma. About 20 minutes from Hugo
Another fine video filled with various facts that entertain!!! Thanks Rhett...Peace!!!
Bill
Thank you for watching Bill and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Relished every second! Thanks
Thank you for watching
This was a fantastic video. I really enjoyed hearing more about lane frost. Such a tragic end. Glad you paid tribute to these legends.
Thank you so much for watching my friend!
Thank you for this great video ,I started watching Bullriding because of Lane Frost ,very genuine humble man RIP 💔
He was certainly one of the greats! Thank you for watching!
He was loved 😻
One More Thing, I’m Glad He Was Buried In A Small Cemetery Where More Cowboys R Also Buried!!!
This is actually a pretty good sized cemetery and the cowboys are sort of throughout the cemetery. Thank you for watching!
Great video i added on Billy before i finished watching Shame on me Loved this one Thankyou
I'm glad you loved it and thank you so much for watching!
So sad..... RIP Lane....💜
Thank you for this very nice, peaceful and informative video. 👍❤️
You're welcome and thank you for watching.
Fantastic video, Rhetty!!! What a collection of cowboys in that cemetery... and their stories are all fascinating! Lane Frost's tragic end almost brought me to tears. His memorial is beautiful, though, and I'm so pleased that he's visited often by so many loved-ones and fans! Great photographs and your commentary, as always, was interesting and extremely entertaining! Good stuff! Beautiful cemetery too -- I can definitely see why you frequent it so often; lots of interesting people and history to explore there.
Take care,
Valerie.
This really is one of my favorite cemeteries. It seems as though there are just endless stories that keep making themselves known. Thank you so much for watching!
You know, Rhetty, it just hit me why I enjoy your videos so much - you're like a mix of Fred Rogers and Huell Howser. (I don't know if California Gold ever aired on any PBS station outside California, but he was pretty much a legend here.)
I have seen Mr. Howser on youtube because of others bringing him up but I don't think he aired here. He was pretty good so the combo of them both is quite a compliment. Thank you for the kind words as well as you watching!
I remember huell howser it's been decades lol I loved his shows!!
Loved this one, I've always been a rodeo fan. Always watch pbr. Very strange forsure that grave off by itself.. thanks so much for sharing and working up the sweat. Bless your heart. ☝️🙏
This was definitely a hot day. Over 100. But this is one of my favorite cemeteries. Seems like there is always something new to discover. Thank you so much for watching!
Oh wow, this is the circus cemetery ? Always amazing and interesting video. You’re best rhetty 👏🏼👍🏼 I remember of him in another your video.. there is also a movie about him.
Yes this cemetery is really known for the circus graves. They are very unique and interesting to see. Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for your vlogs. I appreciate all you do..Take care, good health to you and the family...
You're welcome and thank you so much for watching!
You have outdone yourself Rhetty😎😎Great video. These rodeo guys are tough, what they put their bodies thru. Sad about Lane, but he followed what he loved.
Thanx for a great piece😎😎
You're right about Lane. He loved what he did. You'd have to in order to put your body thru those things. It can be very brutal. Thank you for watching Terry!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
You're welcome and I appreciate you watching!
Thank you for sharing Rhetty,have a great weekend
Thank you for watching Victoria and I hope you have a great weekend as well!
I never heard of any of these folks, but am glad to find out about them, especially Mr. Grant. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome and I'm glad you learned about some legends. Thank you for watching!
Love this spot! I will stop there some day. Great job, as always!
It's definitely worth a visit if you ever get the chance to. It's one of my favorite cemeteries. Thank you for watching!
So special how they have honored their loved ones. Thank You for this video as a tribute to his life and tragic death. Mike and Connie
Two of them certainly had tragic deaths. Really sad. Thank you for watching!
Wow this one had a ton of information. Always fascinating to learn about different lifestyles. The cowboy way of life will always be a part of America and it’s history.well done sir!
Yes it will. It is deeply ingrained in the culture of many states. It's a big part of music as well. We call it Country music today but at one time it was actually Country and Western. Places like Georgia and Tennessee would be country while Oklahoma and Texas would be western. Two different lifestyles and topics in the songs. It's pretty blended now but the roots are there. Thank you for watching!
An awesome video well done Rhetty
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
What a great story and a sat end off his live.
Thank you so much for watching. It is a sad ending indeed.
Beautiful memorials. Appreciate the history too!🐃🐂 I used to enjoy going to the rodeo with my parents. We would attend Cowtown Rodeo in New Jersey. I wonder if that was the inspiration for Garth Brooks " Beaches of Cheyenne" ? I saw the jogger in the background😂
Yes a lot of cemeteries are popular places to exercise. I didn't know he was running by and it sort of threw me off guard. Very peaceful places to exercise in. Yes The Dance by Garth Brooks featured Lane in the video. Lane had a big impact on the rodeo world. Thank you for watching Brenda!
this was very interesting....thank you so much
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
I was a sophomore in High School the night Freckles rode tornado. It was on a wednesday my friends and I could not go because it was a school night. My friends father was already there roping. We wanted also to see Gary Lefew who was a rookie and did win that week. Tornado had been turned out 500 times and no one had ridden him. Freckles set down on him and said boys this bull is ready to be rode. Tornado is buried on the grounds of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in OKC.
Yes he is and I plan on doing s story on him at some point. There is a lot of interesting stories and history at that museum.
My home town ol Hugo thanks for talking about the two best bull riders ever in my book
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
Very interesting story of their lives. I also didn’t know not being from that area what a huge following rodeo riders had. Kind of a down to earth rockstar.
The rodeo is popular here in this part of the country. I love the smaller venues. The professional ones are very much like rock concerts with flashing lights, lasers, smoke and Pyro technics. Thank you for watching!
Excellent again.............Thanks........
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
Great tribute. RIP to all 5 covered here Lane, Freckles, Roman and Todd. Great research and story as usual 😀. And Mr Billy Grant lots of accomplishments too. Very nice and maintained cemetery . The broken one is W. H. H. Ballard
BIRTH 12 Aug 1843
DEATH 21 Mar 1907 (aged 63)
I didn't realize this until I was in the Ben Johnson museum but the same year that Ben won his national championship is the same year that Todd won his. I ran across a photo with them both standing in it. So Ben would have known Todd. Sometimes it's interesting how I keep running into the same people and I bet very few people know about Todd that enter that museum. I told the lady who was working in there and she had no idea. Thanks for filling in the information on Ballard. I appreciate you watching and commenting as well.
@@RhettyforHistory it’s funny when u walked up in Ballard the first thing came to my mind was Ballard and that’s who it turned out to be. I think I got a “message”. I think probably a lot of the rodeo folks know each other because of the competitions. I’m sure they are friendly even if they want to win they are happy when it’s their friend. Lane died very young but really he had been around a long time because they have to start so young. He was lucky to have an older man take him under his wing
Hi Rhett! Great cowboy video.
When I was in Jr high, I had seen Lane Frost at the Utah Days of '47 rodeo a couple of times.
When I was in high school, he was a big name around Utah.
All the "kid" cowboys, 12 up to 18 wanted to be like him.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Be careful out.
Ralph
I have not heard of that rodeo but that is quite a name. Is Utah Days of '47 marking settlement or something else?
@@RhettyforHistory it marks the year that the pioneers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, (Mormons) arrived in the Salt Lake valley on July 24th 1847.
I'm surprised that you have not heard of the rodeo. It's one of the biggest in the US. It draws a lot of riders from all over the US even from Canada.
Lane Frost came to it a couple of times and rode.
Same with Jim Shoulders. He won a couple of times in the rodeo. Frost won as well.
Thanks for asking.
There are so many of them out there but I don't recall it. I was wondering if it was a pioneer thing. Thanks for helping me out that!
@@RhettyforHistory anytime, Rhett.
Love your videos.
Take care, my friend.
Thank you and you too!
I enjoyed your video about these various rodeo cowboys, it was very informative. It was unfortunate how some of them died whether they were young or older, this had to be a tough career but they were doing what they loved. Great investigating of the people that you featured in this story. Take care 🐎
Thank you Brenda! Being a rodeo cowboy is certainly no easy job. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate you watching and commenting!
I remember when Lane Frost died...it was a real sad event for me. His death resulted in the requirement for bull riders to wear protective vests.
You're right about that. It changed a lot of things. Now you can even see masks and helmets from injuries like what Tuff suffered. Even with all that it's still a rough sport. If one of these comes down on your leg or something it's not good. Thank you for watching Ron!
Lanes' traveling buddies founded the PBR. No doubt if he had lived he would be one of the owners. A young cowboy named Tye Murray was so distraught about loosing his friend that he went home and told his parents he was quitting. His father told him that Lane would not want him to do that. He went back and broke the record for world championships.
I'm not sure how good of friends that Ty and Lane ever were. Ty was just coming into the PRCA in 1988. That is the year that Lane had a lot of distractions. Especially with Red Rock. Lane's closest friends were Cody Lambert and Tuff Hedeman. Ty did have a good entrance as into the PRCA. He got Rookie of the year I believe and he really wasn't even fully committed to it yet. He never won the bull riding championship two times in a row but he did win twice. He did win All around champion from 89-94 and one other time I think in 1998. So he had quite a streak of the all around. Murray wasa heck of a cowboy though. He held the record for all around titles until Brazile came along and he is at 14. He has 25 total. One of two people who is ahead of Jim shoulders at 16. I'm not sure on an actual list to see who is there between Jim and Ty.. to me though no one can really match what Tuff did for Lane in 1989. Riding 8 seconds for himself and another 8 for Lane in the finals. Winning the championship in Lane's honor. As far as Ty being upset I haven't heard about that before. Ty was really just getting started. I'm not sure who if anyone will ever catch Brazile. He is a breed all of his own.
@@RhettyforHistory Watch Tye's interview about Lane and you will see that they were friends and Lane did encourage him.
From what everyone has said about Lane it's that he never made an enemy and was always too friendly according to his travel partners. I would bet everyone considered him a friend if they met him. His influence of riders continues in them all. Even in Brazile.
That is a nice cemetery, well kept and very pretty. Used to pass it once a week in my travels. Had lunch there many times when I brown bagged lunch. Had the chance to meet Lane, Freckles and Jim Shoulders. What they had in common was they never met a stranger,they always appreciated the fans. There is another bullrider there called "Musselles" Foster. He was famous for something else. He worked for Rex Cauble of Cutter Bill western wear fame. Was friends with the first Marlboro Man. Brought down his boss and his friend with his pot smuggling. Look him and Rex Cauble up and you will learn about one the great injustices of a innocent man this countries DEA ever pulled off.
I have not heard about Charles "Muscles" Foster before now. I've been in the cemetery where Rex is but didn't know about him either. Quite a story on them both. No telling what others Tories are in Mount Olivet! Thank you for watching and sharing more on the cemetery!
@@RhettyforHistory There are two more cemeteries in the area you should check out. Goodland and the Jones' family.
Those are good ones. I need to make some more videos in the area. Shoat-Springs has the two people mentioned in the story of Whatley.
Really great explore. They don't make 'em like that anymore.
These rodeo guys are a different breed but they are still out there. It's really unbelievable to see what some of them go thru. Thank you for watching Carol!
These rodeo guys are a different breed but they are still out there. It's really unbelievable to see what some of them go thru. Thank you for watching Carol!
You should have a beard maintenance channel or just a good video on beard maintenance! (Awesome beard!)
Enjoyed very much .
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for doing this video on Lane I will learn to he was through the movie eight seconds and the song by Aaron Watson that is a tribute song to Lane and I just found him so interesting so I’m trying to learn as much as I can
He was one heck of a cowboy and a person in general. Thank you for watching.
@@RhettyforHistory I definitely agree and thank you for the video
You're welcome!
Not sure about anyone but Lane, but the movie "8 seconds" is a good one to check out to learn more about him.
His mother was upset that it was a little inaccurate but she has been grateful that it has kept his memory alive. I've always loved that movie and have seen it a bunch.
I was not aware that Lane and I are so very close in age. He definitely died so young. RIP
Yes he did and it was a freak accident. Thank you for watching.
@@RhettyforHistory Yes, definitely a freakish thing!! YW and thank you for this video Rhetty.
You're welcome
Great video Rhetty I had always hoped that you would do a video on Lane Frost someday. As well as Freckles. Not sure if you already know this or not but Garth Brooks 1990 song The Dance is dedicated to Lane Frost as well as Keith Whitley, Martin Luther King J.R., President John F. Kennedy, John Wayne and the crew members of the space shuttle Challenger. I hope to go to Lane Frost and Freckles graves soon I'm not that far away from the cemetery. You should try visiting the old Wheelock Academy sometime the church there was built in 1844 and still stands. There's a cemetery by the church where the Reverend Alfred Wright who funded the school and church is buried.
It's the second time I have featured Lane and Freckles in a video but I have a lot of respect for them both. It's been awhile since I have seen the video for the Dance but I do remember Lane being in that one. I do need to visit the Wheelock Academy. Thank you for watching my friend!
@@RhettyforHistory your welcome Rhetty. Always look forward to seeing your new videos.
I always notice you watching and commenting and I appreciate it.
Yes, I was thinking about that
His Headstone Says Exactly What It Should, Because He Was A Champion Bull Rider!!!! He Even Died A Champion!!! Too Damn Soon, And Too Damn Young!!!! Amen 🙏!! A Beautiful Stone!!
There are quite a few interesting cowboys in this cemetery. Todd was taken too soo just like Lane was.. Thank you for watching!
two of garth brooks songs the beaches of cheyenne and the dance are related to lane frost and of course 8 seconds the movie great vlog
You're right about that. He lives on in many things. Many songs, apparel brand, relatives rodeoing. Awesome to see. Thank you for watching.
Bill Grant was born Billy Joe Grant on May 9, 1929, a Choctaw tribal member, and grew up on a ranch near Hugo, Oklahoma. Inspired by the music of Bill Monroe, he took up mandolin. In 1959, Bell began singing with Bobby's friend Bill Grant. Bell accompanied herself on guitar, and Bill Grant played mandolin, and Bell sang tenor to Grant's lead.
I had no idea who he was until I found him in the cemetery and then went home to research him more. Definitely an interesting find.
@@RhettyforHistory Yes and everyone else there to what an amazing peace of history in one video
Thank you for watching Lindsay!
Who could have guessed that just a couple of years after attending Freckles funeral than Lane would be resting just steps away..
Somehow fitting..
I love the rodeo but it is such a dangerous way of lide..
It is sad. He has certainly had a huge influence on the rodeo world. Thank you for watching!
Although that one fellow died so young, he died doing what he loved. As always your graveyard tours are so interssting and education. Those two remote burials are surprising to be so far back. I owned and raised Appaloosas in my younger days and a Choctaw lady horse trainer, named Sandy Smith, trained by last Appy mare, Rhapsody in Pink a/k/a Joleen.
You're right about him doing what he loved. He was certainly passionate about it. I'm not sure what the story is on those two remote graves. I'm hoping someone might say something in the comments sometime. I love Appaloosas. My great uncle had some of those until he passed. I think one of his sons haste descendants now. Thank you for watching Arleen!
Thank you for producing this. Fyi 4:28 doesn’t look anything like Kellie Kyle
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
great video and you are fine storyteller does back one's was one the back in the corner did they commit suicide? Just made me wonder..
I wondered the exact same thing. Were they suicide or some other unforgivable sin by the community? Certain race? I really don't know but would love to. Very strange. Thank you for watching Raynona!
Did u find out about the cemetry across the Arkansas rivet bridge on hwy 62 heading east behind the og and e plant ny the river
I have not looked into that one.
Totally awesome! Five years? WTF!!!
Something that is even more crazy is that wife gets back with her husband after prison and she is buried next to him in a different cemetery in Hugo. That I cannot understand. He died 15 years before she did. I'm hoping she had peace at some point.
Same here Amen Jesus! I weren't more than a mere ranch hand for a bit best time of my life and had great interest in Rodeo and gave it a try , try a few small bulls and decided nah... pick up man maybe ha ha or calf roping back then , just went on in life after lost of loved one at a young age. Very good Video , Great strength , Good Champion gave more than the try, He Put everything into it including his life and purifying heart, no pun there intended. Keep up the memories , we lose real hero's too soon.
A Kelly Kyle and I worked for the same logging company. Wonder if Kellie is a relative.
It could be and that would be interesting to know. I know she has remarried and moved on with a family. I can't remember what her last name is now. Thank you for watching.
Beautiful tribute to All the cowboys resting in Peace in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Very odd that the two older markers are so far away from the rest. Because of the year, would it be possible that these poor souls would have been African Americans. I know that there were very strong prejudices then. Possible??
I had wondered the same thing. African American? Some sort of unforgivable sins? Murder? Adulterer? Suicide? I'm not sure but it is very strange. I had never noticed those before. Thank you for watching.
Well it said died in 1907 maybe they had a home there before it actually became a cemetery I don't think a black person could of afforded a nice marble head stone like the one we seen!!
Many more cowboys and world champions around Hugo oklahoma.
More in cemeteries near Hugo?
RIP LANE .HES SAVED SO MANY WITH HIS LIFE ....JUST LIKE NASCAR THE SPORT HAD TO LOOSE A GREAT ONE B4 THEY MADE VESTS....FOR NASCAR IT WAS THE HAUNS DEVICE .RIP
You're right. His death changed the safety standards forever. Unfortunately it still happens. Thank you for watching!
What an interesting cemetery. Radeon riding wasn't a easy way of making a living. So many of them died young. What is the meaning of leaving coins I don't think it's a custom here in Australia. Cheers Lynne Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You're right. You have to be good to make it into the pros of rodeo and even better to make a living at it. The coins have different meanings to different people and cultures but for the most part in this case they are just a sign of remembering and visiting. Thank you for watching Lynne!
Lynne, hi from Missouri USA.
I've heard that some people will leave a penny if they had heard of the person. A nickel if the they seen the person. A dime if they had met the person and a quarter if they had met the person more than once.
That's how I've heard it goes.
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I wonder if Kelly Kyle is related to Chris Kyle. Im about to go through *American Sniper* .
That is a good question that I do not know the answer too. The name is a little more popular that some might think. I know some Kyles that are not related to either. Thank you for watching!
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@@RhettyforHistory Thank you for allowing us all to see this 💜
You're welcome and it's great to have you along!
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I made a mistake in my previous post. The Colbert family I referred to are Chickasaw. The Choctaws leased some of the Nation to Chickasaws and had to share some land when the Chickasaws came. Issac Colbert was a brother-in-law to Robert Jones of the Jones Plantation. Rose Hill Plantation was the largest plantation in Oklahoma consisting of four cotton plantations and the largest slave ownership. Before the Civil War Jones was worth over a million dollars. The plantation house is gone but the cemetery is still there just south of the highway on county road 4260.
What was the name of the cemetery again?
@@RhettyforHistory Goodland for the Choctaw and Chickasaw. The Jones cemetery is south of the highway on county road 4260. Google maps shows it, but is not marked and back in the woods.
Losing Luke Perry was like losing Lane all over again..
Yes it was. He really made Lane popular to many more generations. Thank you for watching.
Why does people leave pennies on a grave? I have never seen that before.
It's actually quite common on veterans but also others who are famous. For the most part they are tokens of remembrance. Thank you for watching!
SO I GUESS THIS A PRIVATE CEMETERY ?
No it is not
thanks and Maud or maudie is german for maid
That is interesting and I did not know that. Thank you for watching!