Gene Autry

Gene Autry 1907 - 1998

Johnny Cash wrote.......

"When I saw my first Gene Autry movie as a child,I was filled with awe and wonder for the handsome man with a white hat riding a beautiful horse.
He confirmed the hope instilled in me by my parents:that good can triumph over evil. In later years, another dream came true when I actually met Gene Autry and we became friends. And a true friend he's proven to be.

He's a man of integrity and courage, devotion, and dependability. My world is a much better place because of Gene Autry. May he ride on forever." ~ Johnny Cash

GENE AUTRY'S COWBOY CODE

1.The Cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage.

2.He must never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him.

3.He must always tell the truth.

4.He must be gentle with children, the elderly, and animals.

5.He must not advocate or possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas.

6.He must help people in distress.

7.He must be a good worker.

8.He must keep himself clean in thought, speech, action, and personal habits.

9.He must respect women, parents, and his nation's laws.

10.The Cowboy is a patriot.

Autry Museum of Western Heritage