Glen Rafuse was a remarkable man in many ways but it was his knowledge, dedication, appreciation and presentation of the western lifestyle that set the bar just a little bit higher for the rest of us to follow. His poetry reached a little deeper into the world of the western stockman, cowboy, farmer and the environment where they plied their trade. Glen’s poetry could either make you laugh, cry or pull you in to a deeper plane of thought plus it also was exceptionally well researched and educational. He could paint a vivid picture with his skill at selecting the right words and arranging them to depict a scene or a mood to a point where you felt you were actually experiencing the event. Glen had a deep appreciation for the audience and always gave his best when he stepped out on the stage. His delivery was always smooth and sincere; a real crowd pleaser.Other than his gift of poetry or spinning a tale, he was a gentleman and lived by a specific code of ethics that some may say was the “Cowboy Way”. Many felt it was a privilege to be called a friend by Glen.Many of Glens poems have been put to music by various artists plus the words of his poems were published in his book called the “Life of a Stockman”, in 1999. Glen has left a rich legacy in his words and his actions. His memory will live on for generations to come.Perry JacobsonPresidentAlberta Cowboy Poetry Association
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