“O’ Montana”

The Road Crew wrote and recorded this tribute to Montana, the famed pet rabbit at Rich Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Ill. Montana died in 2008.

The description of Montana on the video:

She had a good life here on Route 66. For over seven years she warmly greeted the locals as well as travelers from all over the world.

She is probably best remembered for her autographs and amusing little tricks performed. Montana was Henry’s little sidekick and partner, like The Lone Ranger and Tonto, only with Montana as the Lone Ranger and Henry as Tonto. She had become a Route 66 icon. On her passing, several cards, letters and pictures sent by Route 66ers were received at Henry’s Ra66it Ranch. Henry plans to start a large scrapbook of these items and several others in memory of Montana.

The last six months dealt Montana with chronic health issues, but she persisted in doing her duty. In that time period she had some notable accomplishments. This past March she came in #106 out of 30,000 pets in a photo/pet contest conducted by the Humane Society of the USA. That then excited her into throwing not only her hat but also herself in the ring to run for president of the United States. Her presidential campaign continues in honor of her memory and love for the road and its people.

Henry also posted an online tribute to Montana as well.