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Oklahombre
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  • Lawton, OK
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Texas Ranger Scout?

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When was the "Old West"?

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When was the "Old West"?

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Oklahombre replied to Augustus McCrae's discussion 'Texas Ranger Scout?'
All I know is what I read, and a common term for law officers, Texas Rangers, Deputy US Marshals, etc. when they were out looking for criminals, or indians in the case of Rangers, was they were "on the scout". Over the years it could have been mis...
November 26
Oklahombre commented on Ginny Morgan's blog post 'Quanah Parker'
The Ft Sill Museum has a display for Quanah in the Native American Gallery. One item is a Nickle Colt Single Action revolver in .45 cal. that Texas rancher Burk Burnette gave to Quanah. As a volunteer at the museum I've had the privilege of handli...
November 23
Oklahombre replied to Captain D. A. Bova's discussion 'Share what you know about the Buffalo soldiers' in the group Buffalo Soldiers
Ft Sill had a marshy area that was believed to contribute to sickness on the post. Flipper designed a ditch to drain the marsh. Most of "Flippers ditch" as it is called is still present today. It is lined with rock. Lt Flipper also supervised the ...
November 22
Oklahombre replied to Captain D. A. Bova's discussion 'Share what you know about the Buffalo soldiers' in the group Buffalo Soldiers
I'm a history interpreter at Ft Sill, and belong to a group that interprets the role of US Deputy Marshals and the post guardhouse. There were civilian contractors at Ft Sill providing wood and hay to the Army in the 1870-90's time period. The gua...
November 21
Oklahombre commented on Walker's group 'Friends of the South'
Thanks for the invite Bo. I leave town for a few days and look what happens! I'm a 5th generation Arkie. My great great grandfather and ggg uncles on my gggrandmothers side all served in the 24th Arkansas Infantry, CSA, which later was combined wi...
November 18
Oklahombre joined Walker's group
Friends of the South
Welcome to the Confederate States of America. No hate, no apologies, just good ole' southern folks who are proud of their Southern Heritage.
November 18
Oklahombre commented on Ginny Morgan's blog post 'Thank you to all Veterans, past and present...'
I thank you Ginny. US Air Force 64-68, US Army National Guard 81-97. 1st Gulf War. Thanks to Reb, Carbine and George and the Rodriguez family.
November 12
Oklahombre joined Captain D. A. Bova's group
Buffalo Soldiers
A living History group dedicated to telling the history of the Buffalo Soldiers through visual and verbal presentations.
November 1

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What is your occupation?
Retired Peace Officer
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What are your favorite hobbies?
Cowboy Action Shooting; Collecting single action revolvers, lever rifles, old pocket knives, and spurs; Reading and researching the history of Indian Territory outlaws and lawmen; History interpreter at Ft Sill,Ok museum.
Do you subscribe to True West magazine?
Yes
These photos were taken May 1, 2008 at Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Ok. The occasion was the dedication of a new headstone for the grave of Heck Thomas, famous Indian/Oklahoma Territory, Deputy US Marshal, and the first Chief of Police of Lawton, Ok. In the photo of the three Deputy US Marshal's (history interpreters Ft Sill Museum) I'm on the left. We all three spoke portraying friends of Heck. I portrayed Chris Madsen and told of Chris and Heck and the killing of the outlaw Ol Yantis near Orlando, Oklahoma Territory in 1891. The other interpreters portrayed Bass Reeves ( who died before Heck), and Bill Tilghman.

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At 12:37pm on May 26, 2009, Rick Rea said…
Thanks for the link - had to use some self control and shut it down, I could spend hours reading the discussions but I have some work to do around the house. Back to it later tonight.
At 7:11pm on May 25, 2009, Rick Rea said…
If you would please pass along the address for that website. I would like to visit it myself.

Thanks
At 10:29am on May 23, 2009, Rick Rea said…
I found a photo of the original marker in the internet, the new one looks great and is a fine tribute to Heck. I'm glad his descendants were able to make the dedication. Here's a "Well done" to all of you.

I have read in a couple of places he got the nickname at a young age but no one has offered the reason for it. Have you heard how the moniker of "Heck" got attached to him? It's one of the classic names of the old west.
At 2:41pm on May 22, 2009, Rick Rea said…
Thanks for the compliment, I enjoyed your photos also. Tell me a bit about the Heck Thomas Memorial. Did the marker simply need replacement or is there more to the story?
At 2:10pm on February 3, 2009, Santee said…
That's a nice knife, Jimmy. Thanks for posting it.
At 10:53am on January 30, 2009, Sixgun said…
Thats great, my role besides IT and stunts is pretty much a bad guy if its fictional or true I still end up being a bad guy. Most of our good guys are too busted up or too smart to do the stuff I do. Ha
Its all fun though. Of course anybody can play any part they wish. I might try and scare up Marshal and come to one of your deals let us know when somethins happnin. We will be posting all of our public events on Tw and our site. I would advise the same for you all. We all need tourism.
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At 10:29am on January 30, 2009, Sixgun said…
Is your character based on a true person?
At 10:18am on January 30, 2009, Sixgun said…
Welcome aboard Jimmy. That makes 4 of us that are former law dawgs in here.
 
 
 

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