Thanks For Guy Weadick Days, Grandpa

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By Todd Curran
The Guy Weadick Days Memorial Rodeo began on June 24th in High River with a moment of silence for my Grandfather, Gerry Mooney.
A President of the High Country Penning Association, Rotarian and Ag Society Wall of Famer, Grandpa was also formerly President of the High River Ag Society and was largely responsible for relocating the rodeo grounds to their present location. “We wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for Gerry,” says current Ag Society President Wade Nelson.
Wade was also kind enough to invite our family to share his President's Box Seats, which offer a vast view of the grounds and events. Many thanks to you, Heather Mills and your staff for all your efforts – particularly in setting up a bar for us!
This rodeo was all action – barrel racing, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, bull riding and, of course, the chuckwagon races. Champion competitors come from around the world to kick up dust here, and it makes for one helluva show. Jerry Bremner won his third North American Chuckwagon Championship, overcoming a 1.64 second deficit for the title.
With great hosts, world-class competitors and exciting entertainment, Grandpa would have enjoyed that day as much as everyone else in the stands. The stands that wouldn't even be there if it wasn’t for him.