Jerry Stephens
In or around 1981 I had the pleasure of meeting 3 distinguished Gentlemen of the Santa Gertrudis breed, Buddy Smith, Gene McCarter and Dennis Alsup. Was a couple of years later while showing Herefords where Dennis Alsup was judging, he walked by me, stopped and put his hand on my shoulder and asked “ you showing any Gerts at this fair?” I said no sir, just Herefords.. he laughed and said “ well, thats alright, good to see you again. The man never met a stranger and never forgot a name. He was the first visitor my daughter had coming home from the hospital, when Mary held her up to him he took off his hat and said “how are you young lady”. Always a Gentleman, always a professional, will always be regarded as a valued dear friend and Great Mentor. Rest in Peace Cowman Alsup!
