đ At the memorial service in Fort Worth, Texas on May 26, 2025, George Strait couldnât hold back his tears as he bid farewell to his lifelong friend â Roy Cooper, the rodeo legend who had recently passed away in a tragic house fire. âI lost my hero,â George said through choked emotion. âHe didnât hang out with me. I was the one always tagging along with him.â The room fell silent as George ended his tribute with a promise for the afterlife: âThrow a council on one for me, brother⌠and letâs race.â
Introduction George Straitâs Heartfelt Tribute to Rodeo Legend Roy Cooper: âThey Broke the Mold After...