The Ekalaka Eagle - Your Community Builder

We shipped our calves this week, which generated lots of material for a humor column because funny stuff happens when you combine a bunch of cattle and horses and cowboys and elk hunters and things that break down at inopportune times. But, somehow, when I sat down to write, another topic weighed in heavier. A look at the calendar reminded me that Veteran's Day is Friday, and my thoughts turned to veterans.

One of those people we can always count on to help us work cattle is Casey Talkington, who did two tours in the sand. Casey was always a great kid, and a darn good hand, but now he is a cha...