The Ghostriders are honoring Hometown Heroes in each town we visit to perform. These people will be honored at the rodeo, as well as, receive a framed certificate from us. There are many out there that have dedicated their lives to the service of others. This is just our way of saying "Thank You!"
Congratulations to the Canton Volunteer Fire Department for being the first recipient of the Hometown Hero Certificate. This was given at the National Senior Pro Rodeo in Myrtle Springs, Texas at Austin Arena and awarded by our own Kelly Jayroe.
Congratulations to Lt. Gary Pirkey of the Longview Fire Department. Lt. Pirkey has served the city of Longview for 20 years. He was awarded the Hometown Hero certificate at the Longview PRCA Rodeo by our own Maci Jayroe.
Congratulations to the McKinney Fire Department. They were given the Hometown Heroes certificate at the McKinney Rodeo by our own Windi Smith.
Congratulations to Jim Ed Haile and F.H. Croft, President and Vice-President of the Erath County Livestock Association. They were selected to represent Stephenville at the Stephenville "Cowboy Capital of the World" PRCA Rodeo. The certificates were awarded by our own Julie and Jessie Rushton.
Congratulations to the Clayton Fire Department. Rusty Evans accepted the Hometown Hero award at the Carthage PRCA Rodeo. The certificate was given by our own Maci Jayroe.
Congratulations to the Greenville Fire Department. They received the Hometown Hero Award at the Horseman's Club rodeo in Greenville, Texas. The certificate was awarded by our own Maci Jayroe with the rest of the team forming a V as a back drop.
Congratulations to A. E. "Smitty" Smith, President of the Mt. Pleasant Rodeo Association. His Hometown Hero certificate was given at the Mt. Pleasant rodeo on by Maci Jayroe and Kelsey Crisp.
Congratulations to Sally Mathis. She was Winnsboro's first Rodeo Queen back in the 1960's. Her Hometown Hero award was given at the Winnsboro Rodeo by Amber and Kelsey Crisp, with the rest of team forming a V for a backdrop.
Congratulations to Ricky Myrick and the Mabank Fire Department. Katy Twitty and Jessie Rushton awarded the Fire Department's Hometown Hero award, and Pam Bonner gave Ricky Myrick his Hometown Hero award. The rest of the team formed a V for a backdrop. They were awarded their certificates at the Mabank Rodeo.
Congratulations to the Wills Point Fire Department and EMS. They were given the Hometown Hero certificate at the Wills Point Rodeo by Pam Bonner while the Junior Ghostriders lined up behind for a backdrop.
Congratulations to Lonnie Austin and Chester Hall. They were given the Hometown Hero certificate at the Wills Point Rodeo by Pam Bonner with the rest of the Ladies team forming a V for a backdrop. Lonnie and Chester have been a great help and support to us. We send out a special Thank you to them.
Congratulations to Champion EMS. They were given the Hometown Hero certificate by Kelsey Crisp and Maci Jayroe at the LA Rodeo Company Rodeo in Myrtle Springs, Texas.
