The Hon. Robert Alfred Burns: 1946 – 2022

Seated outside of Burns Hardware, with his Dog Jack, Cimarron, NM, ca. 2009
Eagle Scout 
Marine
Fireman
Judge
Historian
Texan
Horse Trader
Cowboy
Blacksmith
Raconteur 
Bibliophile
Teacher
Patriot
Author
Master Mason
Story Teller
Contrarian
Plumber
Electrician
Philanthropist
Son
Father
Grandfather

The fires Valhalla will burn brighter and the songs grow louder with your presence.

Father, Son, and Grandson, May 2022
Seated, in Stovepipe hat. 1975, Philmont Ranch, NM
Vietnam, near Dong Ha, 1968

Biographical write up in High Country Magazine, March 2023

Paris News Obituary

Colfax Gazette Obituary

High Country Magazine Obituary

High Country Magazine Article – June 2023

100th Anniversary Maverick Rodeo Memorial

Memorial Service Transcript – Cimarron, NM July 2023

Memorial Marker

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