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Show t^7V^^^T^^Til'1^1*v "T h e v c t e r a n received care here until March 13, 1925, . \: 'J.1 I JT-^-'• -iftJil!JJ*.g the date of his death. The cause of death is shown as broncho-pneumonia and arteriosclerosis. Burial was at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 1925, in the cemetery at this center. Our cemetery office informs us that the veteran was buried in Grave 15, Row E, Section 27 of the cemetery and that burial was under the name of Joseph Dubois. There is nothing on file in this office to explain this change in name at the time of burial." A notice published in a Gallup newspaper at the time of his death voiced the sentiments of those in New Mexico who appreciated Dan DuBois' virtues and overlooked his frailties: "The death of this man who was a pathfinder and pioneer, who made life easier and safer for those who came after him, will be mourned, particularly by those who knew him for so many years. Toward him and all like him there should be a feeling of gratitude for their heroic services and adventurous spirit that made possible settlement and development of the country." - So let's leave old Dan here. In the words of the cowhand who was uttering what he regarded as a prayer over the remains of his buddy who had just been hanged for horse .'stealing:^, .... .., .. _ . .. . ....... .... .-A. v "In life he did his damnedest, angels could do no more!" I. „ r*«r*C -• .->i'ati,^'.^ftl '""• - • - » ; - , ' ' "-,-..i ''•-' > i * \ - - ' T ^ ' ^ , tyrS?'J*'•'-"'•:• i"--'\ -"-:-* : - ' t > ^ i - v i 'f'*.-.-: ,T.-"'^ Y^.'vi';•»^'• •A iuiii&A^.AA^. |
