It had rain for nearly five days non- stop.

The gully and local river banks were washed out.

All of the rain had triggered major flooding that caused massive destruction for all those living in the valley

The damage done to Carl's ranch and to the other ranches in the area was simply dreadful.

Barns on most of the ranches were either badly damaged or completely destroyed.

Some homes on some of the other ranches had been destroyed beyond repair.

Not to mention almost every rancher suffered major livestock casualties.

I knew after walking Mr. Weatherstein's property to access the damages with Dan Buck and the other cow hands.

It would have been totally inappropriate for me to leave to visit the local grave yard.

I knew my visit to the graveyard would have to wait.

My help would be needed on the ranch.

A lot of hard work was going to have to be done.

A lot of men were going to need...