TESTIMONIES
“When you were here, you touched many hearts and lives. I’ve stopped in when you’ve been in our little town and you prayed for me.”
T. Metcalf
Lewiston, ME
“Thank you David for being such an inspiration to us and lending your heart and ears and hugs and tears to us. We love you and miss you and are so proud of what you do around America.”
B. Cox
Hindman, KY
“Cowboy, you were and still are such a blessing to so many. You have helped so many out of the darkness and given hope where all hope seemed lost. Thank you so much for just being you! WE love you.”
L. Earl
Dawson Springs, KY
“Just seeing you sit and wait in town for anyone who just needed a friend made my heart so happy! “
J. Wooten
Dawson Springs, KY
“Miss seeing you in the mornings when I’m pulling out in my bus! Thank you for your prayers, your selflessness and helping to bring some comfort to all of us.” Standing in the void where people need you most, bringing healing, prayer and love. Thank you.”
E. Murray
Ohio
“David Graham our an amazing man. Keep reaching the lost and broken and all the people that need a hug or a prayer.”
T. Nelson
‘Cowboy loves ya:’ Retired veteran visits Hindman to encourage flood victims
WYMT Mountain News Weekend Edition newscast at 6 p.m. on Sunday
By Chandler Wilcox
Published: Aug. 14, 2022 at 3:07 PM EDT
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HINDMAN, Ky. (WYMT) - Dave “Cowboy” Graham has been in Hindman for two weeks cheering on people who pass him by.
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From applause to salutes, Graham has signaled his support.
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“Hi kids how we doin. Cowboy loves ya,” he said to some children in the backseat of a car passing by.
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Graham would do this from dawn past dusk, listening to stories.
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“There you are. There you go, boom! Talked to those guys until 1:30 am last night,” he said pointing at a car of volunteer firefighters.
“Cowboy” has been to multiple towns that experienced natural disaster shortly before, including Mayfield, Ky, after the December tornado.
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The experiences bring him to tears.
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“Okay Dave get a grip. Get a grip. Get a grip. Gotta be happy. Can’t be all pouty faced for people can ya. That’s right! Gotta be happy,” he said.
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Graham’s encouragement has been an inspiration to the community.
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“I love that he offers that service because no matter what we lost, you know we need to keep it in the context of everything around us, but we’re allowed to be sad about the things that we lost,” Melissa Helton, Community Programs Manager for Hindman Settlement School, said.
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Graham says he loves the pride that Eastern Kentuckians carry.
