On Tuesday evening a good friend to us and many others was bucked off his horse and suffered a traumatic brain injury. He passed away early this morning leaving behind a wife and 4 great boys. Sonny Hansen was an important figure in the rodeo community, serving as the rodeo team coach at Treasure Valley Community College, a pick-up man at countless rodeos, and director of the bull sale at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to lend a helping hand.
The first picture shows Sonny (in blue) helping a cowboy off of a bucking horse. The second picture shows him holding my best friends baby girl.
R.I.P. Sonny Hansen