Choteau turns out for "Glen Swanson Day" Choteau honors Glen Swanson and last updated 2021-04-23 21:25:28-04 CHOTEAU â Glen Swanson, a Choteau man who made the whole town his friend, is being honored after his passing with a day of his own. After being hospitalized with an extended illness, Glen passed on April 14th. On Friday, the Choteau community came out in Bulldog maroon and gold to honor Glen at a memorial service. Swanson was loved by all in Choteau, and was known for his cheerful "Hello, my friend!' greeting to anyone he came across. Now with his passing the mayor of his beloved town has proclaimed April 23rd as "Glen Swanson Day."