Its been a long week. Its cold out there, and what everyone really wants to do is to curl up under a blanket and watch some cheesy Christmas movies before they read another Friday Find from Stockmen's Memorial Foundation, of course.
Last week, I got a text from Scott at Stockmen's after Reg and Edna's article came out about their 70th wedding anniversary. Scott informed me that he had Reg's hat kicking around. I decided it was appropriate to do and after visiting Reg and Edna on their big day I mentioned it to Reg. He told me "No, No, No don't do it," the modest soul he is, but I decided why not have one more kick at the can.
And so I bring you the raggedy looking hat and a short little piece on the lovely man, Reginald (Reg) Bertly Munro - which he expressed to me that he didn't quite give two cares for the name.
Reg was born on April 9, 1929 to Johnnie Munro and Grace Henning. He is the oldest of five children all of whom are still alive and well. Reg was a typical farm boy and grew up on his grandparents ranch in the Springbank area. He helped out with many duties on the farm, occasionally got into some trouble and of course channeled his inner hunter by snaring gophers.
There was always time for a quick hockey game during school hours as Reg and his pals would keep their skates on throughout morning classes only to run out when the clock struck noon. Off to Buckley's creek they'd ride on their horses, skates and all.
Reg went to school with a pretty lady lady named Edna Cullen, she also resided in the Springbank area. After growing up together throughout school they eventually married and had two children. Together the pair erected an attractive farmstead, raising good quality Simmental cattle. So much so, that in 2008 they won an award for breeder of the year. The Munro's brand is read H inverted U and is placed on the right rib of cattle. If I can recall, it is still being used by family members to this day.
Edna helped Reg with many tasks around the farm whether it be baling, stacking hay, delivering calves or fencing. The two were each others helping hands and never shied away from hard work.
Reg continues to frequent their farm after moving to Big Hill Lodge last year. It's always been said, you can never take the farm out of the boy and Reg will forever carry those ranching values close to his heart.
They say you can tell a lot about a man by looking at his hat and although Reg's is in rough shape, it goes to show the strong work ethic of the man behind it.
Reg and Edna are wonderful people and I feel very fortunate and grateful to have the opportunity to call them friends of mine.
