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Honoring Our
HEROES My heroes are cowboys. These three cowboys have made it their mission to assure that the youth of Denton County will carry on the legacy of western heritage, livestock shows, and agriculture for years to come. Glenn Carlton, (top left) executive director of North Texas Fair and Rodeo, spends long days and nights, not only in August at the fairgrounds, but any time there is an event on the grounds that includes kids and agriculture. Mark Foster (top right) has never turned down a request to donate buckets, brushes, boots, or whatever was needed to help the kids in FFA, FHA or DCLA. Mark has been on the North Texas Fair and Rodeo Board for many years and every August you will see him out there volunteering wherever needed to make sure the kids have great livestock shows and rodeos. Weldon Burgoon (bottom) was always one to share his stories about the horses, western artifacts, and all things Denton, while sitting behind the leather workbench at Weldon’s Western Store. He could be found at the youth barns during the livestock shows giving advice and encouragement to all. These three cowboys are making sure that Denton County’s western heritage will be remembered for generations to come. Honored by Laura Brewer
Jason Webb 1989-2020 Jason Webb, the beloved nephew of Kim and Charlie Collins and treasured cousin to Ashley and Miles Collins, served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 2010-2014. He was a Senior Airman at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana. His job duties included Security Response Leader and Tactical Response Force. Upon leaving the Air Force, he went on to service on the civilian side as Wing Safety. Jason was tragically killed by a drunk driver on October 28, 2020. He leaves behind his wife, four children, parents, sister, and an extended family who loved him dearly. Honored by Kim and Charlie Collins
