A very good man was laid to rest in Kenedy County on March 9th. On a small piece of land hidden in the South Texas brush is a secluded and peaceful place known as the "Cowboy Cemetery". Encased in a simple wooden casket the mortal remains of Michael Fain were delivered to the sandy soil he loved so much. As the piper played Amazing Grace an army of Texas Parks and Wildlife Wardens and others stood at attention. Atop a small loma the family and closest friends of Warden Fain sat as kind words and prayers were said. Surrounding the tent were several hundred additional people whose lives were touched by Warden Fain.

Michael was a warden and I am a hunter and fisherman. Because I most enjoyed hunting and fishing in his jurisdiction our paths crossed many times over last three decades. The first time I met him was many years ago. My son and I were hunting in his part of the world and had stopped to have a bite to eat . While sitting there relaxing after a very tough morning stalk my son pointed to a brushy area about 200 yards to our west. Standing there just begging to be shot, was a world class ten pointer. Not knowing if the buck was on public or private land we decided to not shoot and continued to watch him for another few minutes before he vanished into the brush. A few minutes late Warden Fain appeared just as unexpectedly as the buck had. He came up to us and simply said. You made the right choice; enjoy the rest of your day. This was the Michael Fain I knew. Professional, direct and friendly.
Walt Kittelberger,
Port Mansfield