Rest in peace: Legendary cowboy poet Clem Albertoni, 82
–Clem Albertoni saddled up for his last ride on Feb. 17, writing the last stanza of his life’s poem which was filled with love of family, friends, country and a good time. God broke the mold when Clem was born to the late Osvaldo and Onorina Albertoni on July 19, 1938, in Salinas, California. Being born to Swiss immigrant dairy farmers shaped Clem’s early years and instilled in him the love of agriculture and the understanding that hard work was required to enjoy the benefit of the harvest. Those 35 years as a dairy farmer not only built tenacity but also broad shoulders and giant hands...
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