Died on the trail • Yellowstone 

My grandfather talked about how he and some of his old hunting buddies would hunt together in the woods. The youngest of them was in their 50s, and most of the group was reaching their elderly years. Hunting in a group helped ensure they could get help if they got hurt. It was getting time for the guys to meet up at their meeting place and one guy didn't show. So they went to where he said he was going to be hunting. They found him sitting on the ground with his back against a stump. He was watching an open area for deer when he passed away peacefully, rifle still in hand.

"Life ends, thats part of it. His ended good. I refuse to be sad about it and you should too." Thats damned poetic and beautiful.

My Father died recently at 96. He was sharp as a tack right up til the end. One Tuesday afternoon, he was feeling tired, so he said, "I feel like a nap," and that was it. Somewhere in his nap, he went home, and the greatest man I would ever know was gone on to the next place. He was my idol for over 50 years. Nothing I will ever do in this life will make me a better man than he was. He was my Superman. I feel bad for people who didn't have a good father. Mine was absolutely perfect. I still talk to him when I'm alone. I love you, Dad!

My great grandfather passed away 2 months before his 99th birthday. That man was still there mentally, his body had just failed him. Remember seeing him the night before he went on. Brought him and grandma Arby's (that roast beef was his favorite) and we talked for about 2 hours. Ill never forget when i told him that I'd see him next week. His response, "You may be waiting a minute on that, but ill see you next time. I love you". RIP Pa

As a member of a search team I was looking for this old man who didn’t return home last night. He went out the previous very cold evening to gather his few goats from the forest near his village. He was over 90yo. Of his 8 children one still lived in the village. They all had told him to sell the animals he always had through life. He sold about 100 but kept 4 goats. He and lots of people of his generation feel useless if they just live on pension. I found him on a steep part of a path, leaning on a tree. He stopped to catch his breath, it was his last ones. Everyone was sad, but then we lifted our eyes from the ground and looked around. Beautiful forest and beautiful views. Great way to go.

My grandfather passed away in his bed, in the master bedroom of the house he built for the only woman he ever loved, still holding her hand. He was a miner and a mechanic, and one of the best men I have ever known. Rip grandpa.

I'm a trucker years ago. I had a coworker pass away in his truck on a run. He got the truck stopped Didn't wreck. His heart exploded. RIP Tiny.

I'm seventy one years old, and still answering fire calls with our volunteer department. If I passed tonight, at a house fire saving another fireman, this would be a great life.

My Montanan ranching uncle died like that. Didn’t show for supper and they went looking for him. Found him sitting up against a tree with his head bowed, hat pulled down over his eyes, feet crossed, hands folded in his lap and his horse tied not far away. Just like he stopped to take a break and closed his eyes and passed away

My friend was 88 when he passed. He was a canyon cowboy. 4 tours in Korea. Had 600 head of cattle in his hay day. He did die in the hills. Semper fi my friend...

My father passed this past September. He had a heart attack and in the ambulance, they said "sir are you okay" he smiled at them, said yes, then flat lined. Him being respectful and smiling at nurses are our cowboy trail for him. I miss him so....

My Granddad loved to be outside! He hunted and fished bout all his life. My grandmother found him on the front porch in his rocking chair with the dog in his lap! What a way go! Be seeing you Papaw!

We've seen Beth with every mood but the look on her face says it all. She respected and loved this old cowboy.

My grandfather was a farmer and grandmother called him to dinner he was sitting on a chair on the back porch taking his boots off and died there peacefuly. Good way to go.

This was an incredibly beautiful scene. Beautifully written and beautifully acted. And afterwards, when John rides ahead to tell Emmett's wife, that was so respectful. The shot of Kevin Costner riding ahead, crossing that field, was beautiful, right up there with his not-holding-the-reins ride during the Buffalo hunt in Dances with Wolves. This man has brought us beautiful views of The West.

My grandfather was a cowboy he passed in his bed asleep surrounded by everyone who loved him in the end. He was 90 years old- he lived and died happy. Can’t ask for more than that

My uncle died that way on his farm in Wisconsin. Took a nap under a tree and never woke up. That was 1976.

My Dad was a cowboy. I grew up listening to his stories of riding the range. Seeing this makes me wish his life had a different ending and not laying in a hospital bed for the last months of his life. It is true...every cowboy dreams of dying on the trail. I love you Dad and miss the hell out of you.

I just recently started watching this show, and I really have enjoyed it so far. Kevin Costner nails the role as always!

Love the way people say sir in states. Respect.

"Couldn't dream up a better death if ya paid me" Worked at a retirement home for a few years, I swear I would rather ride off into the sunset like this than sit there not knowing who I am or where I am.

_“His ended good so i refuse to be sad about it”_ Damn what a way to put it

“You sure earned it old friend” hit different

I liked the way that Beth took her hat off and held it across her heart ❤, she respected and cared about the old man. He died peaceful, a nice way to meet your maker.

My mother had the life support machine turned off because the doctors said there was no hope, that was about 3pm, about 7 hours later my eldest sister and her children showed up and joined us at the hospital after driving for over 6 hours to get there, about 5 minutes later our mother woke up and started chatting to everyone, especially her grand kids, after about 20 minutes she said "I'm tired and need to go to sleep" she said goodbye to us all and died not long after, she was supposed to die within 30 minutes of the life support being switched off but she held on until the first of her 4 children showed up, I couldn't be sad about her death because she held on and got to say goodbye to us all, which is something not many people get to experience, The line "I couldn't dream up a better death if you paid me" really hit home with and took me back to the night she died.

It was a beautiful yet sad scene. Then, as the cowboys ride back into camp, the wives take notice in the distance and begin their head count. That’s when it hits you. There is one missing. A cowboy never made it back, yet….he made it home.

Love this show great cowboy story always Costner Rocks one of the great true Cowboys

'Ol Buck is a true legend....he's one of the nicest fellas I have ever met. Great artist, character actor and one hellva a Cowboy.

My uncle was a very avid outdoorsman. He had farmed and hunted for over 26 years. Every free moment that he wasn't spending with his daughters, or when he wasn't on his tractor in the fields, that man was at his hunting camp every chance he got. Him and I walked every trail on that camp. shot my first deer at that camp. fell in love with nature at that camp. He ended up passing away in that camp. His employee and best friend was the one that found him. My uncle passed away in his sleep, with a big smile on his face. I still miss him, but I still can't be sad because he died doing what he loved. If I have a choice, I want to pass the same way. God bless you UNC. I'll never forget you or what you taught me

Many years ago there were 6 in my hunting group. One year the group of men who always bivouaced 3-4 miles away came to ask us for help find a missing member. We assisted and finally found him like this. That group broke up after that but we adopted one of their members the only one older than me. Very next year he was late. We knew where to look and found him sitting against a tree. As 4 of us walked up to him he woke and said very apologetically that was just the way he hunted. My group broke up that year. Everyone dreams of a noble and dramatic death but in reality we want our loved ones near. As for me I still wander the woods and desert as much as I can. My family knows and understand if I am blessed with the solitude and peace of tall trees, green grass and clean air then my heavenly father granted me the last item on my bucket list.

Amen. Knew a man that prayed, "Lord God, give me the strength to live out the fullness of my days." His family and him was gettin ready to go on vacation. He started mowin the yard and his ridin mower tore up so he set in with the push mower. He pushed himself hard to finish before time to go. He got it done, came in, told the wife he was hoppin in the shower. He never lived to get dry. Massive heart attack. Dang near instantaneous. Can't beat that.

Just found out today. Friend of mine went to sleep on Thursday. His wife couldn't wake him up in the morning. This post definitely makes a lot more sense now. Sleep well brother

this actor who died here has been in film for 70 years , Gun Smoke to feature films , a true cowboy actor . great work man

My grandfather died at his brothers wake! We were all drinking like fish, celebrating our great uncle Cornelius and grandpa just passed out and never woke up! Died doing what he loved! Drinking and socializing with his sons and grandchildren!

Words can't really convey why I am crying my eyes out. But I am smiling all the same.

This ole cowboy wishes the same. Beautiful scene. God bless us all.

Beth is the only one who takes off her hat in respect ..

What an absolutely beautiful scene, done with taste.

Mr Costner is a legend his skillz are unbelievable my favorite actor

Never watched this show but this scene got me teary eyed. Great way to go out by doing what you most loved.

Most men don’t really retire. They just trade that 9 to 5 job in for the 24-7-365 job of getting your house in order. So you don’t leave your loved ones any burdens. That’s the biggest fear in my life. Finishing up by being a burden on family.

WHEN PEOPLE ASK ME WHAT DO YOU LIKE SO MUCH ABOUT YELLOWSTONE, I TAKE HIM TO THIS SCENE AND THE NEXT 12 MINUTES OF THE SHOW... KEVIN'S BEST WORK,... SHAME TO SEE THE SHOW GO, IT'S BEEN AN ABSOLUTE PRIVILEGE WATCHING IT DEVELOP THANKS TAYLOR. GREAT WORK.

This is Kevin Costners' greatest performance ever playing this character Dances with wolves was superb but this takes the cake 🤗❤ Well done old man. 👏 Well done ❤

My grandpa was as cowboy as they came, went out with his boots on while feeding his horses at the cabin. Love him

My Grandfather was my role model. My hero, my best friend. He unalived himself at 86. He had gotten really sick. He lost being active. I tried my best to take care of him. He felt like he was holding me back. But I told him... "Your my Grandfather and I love you man...nothing is more important than you." This scene just............. RIP Pop❤💯

Dad was a Wyoming rancher here on the home place. He was watering the horses in the evening and he just closed his eyes. My siblings and I are still running the place and I still water the horses every night. It was peaceful and and in the big open. At some point we all have a turn. God bless.

Buck Taylor, classic western actor! So glad to see him in Yellowstone! My whole family has been a fan of Buck Taylor since he played Newley, the gunsmith on Gunsmoke. LOVED him in Hell or High Water, when fired at the bank robbers! He's the real deal and a class act! ❤

"Because I could not stop for death, he kindly stopped for me." - Emily Dickinson.

"It's never tragic to die doing what you love."

This was a sad part that made me cry. When John had to tell his wife I cried again.

My father was 70 years young, one of the best Pedal Steele players and guitarist in NC. He loved playing music, being a father and was a great friend. Always was willing to help and asked for nothing in return. He passed away in his sleep on 5-30-24, On his land, in his house, on his couch. As the saying goes; Died with his boots on. I Love you Dad.

My uncle buck died while out checking his cattle.we were told that he was found laying next to his horse still holding the reins.

This is my absolute favorite scene from all the episodes…it just couldn’t have been done better.

The day before my great grandfather died, he responded to my mom inviting him for ice cream,”Just let me turn over and die peacefully.” He knew he was at his end, he know the lord was calling him.

This hit me right in the feels.

All you guys grandpa stories are badass!! I hope I go out like that. God bless

We should all be so lucky

Wow, this one got me.😪 "He just died on the trail, like every cowboy dreams it."😔

You can shed a tear for a friend like that. Not all tears are sad. I hope I go with the wind filling the sails, a deck under my feet, and white water running past the bow.

Reminded me of my friend Jack Russell - Jack bagged an 8 point Buck - when he got down from his treestand and hopped the fence his heart gave out - it was said Jack was grinning - I believe it -

Beautiful! Love Beth taking her hat off Old school respect for that character!

I love this series very much, one of the best cowboy series.

The writing has a poetic quality that really hits home.

Going in one's sleep is def the way to go.

Beth love cowboys and removing her hat was a sign of respect great scene!

This is my favorite episode of Yellowstone! It was beautiful and touching and yes i cried.

“Like every cowboys dreams of” 🤣 such a cheesy line that one was straight up gooouuudaaaa cheezzzzzy

As an old cowboy that is the way I pray to go.

The old man is Buck Taylor. Played Deputy Newly Obrien on Gunsmoke. Damn good scene.

One of my aunts lost her husband in a car crash (RIP uncle Ruben) she never remarried she focused on raising her son who today’s an attorney and a restaurateur in Tulum, and in her career at the state department of education and as an organizer for our diocese. She had a witty sarcastic sense of humor till the end; she suffered several strokes in a short span and became a shell of herself, when she passed she was surrounded by most of our family, she went out peacefully, she just fell asleep surrounded by love. Rest in peace aunt Purificación I know you are with your star and my grandpa.

I sure do miss my Dad a lot . 😢 R.I.P Pops ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

Beth was truly touched by his passing. That look on her face spoke a whole paragraph.

my buddy grew up without a father but had a neighbor with no kids who took quite a liking to him and taught him everything he could from welding, wrenching, dirt bike riding ect. It was tradition for them every day to go out into the woods and get some wood. One day my buddy decided not to go because of reasons and hours later his neighbors wife called him saying he never came home. My buddy trumped out into the woods and went to the area where they usually get wood and he found him just like that. My buddy still blames himself

Costner, Elliott and Selleck. By far the best cowboy actors, bar none.

"Like every cowboy dreams it" perfect

Haven't seen this sad scene yet but it sure makes you think about how life is precious..

Fine actor and from what I always heard, he is a gentleman. A friend of mine is an artist and luckily had a pencil drawing of him in one of his past roles. Signed the drawing, too. Thank you, Buck Taylor.

One on the finest stories ever told about the reality of ranch life and the people who live it.

A very lovable guy that worked at our school, he was an icon. His laugh and smile was just the stuff that made the day brighter. He went hunting, and didn't come home. They found him sitting in the woods. I hated that he passed, but loved that he could not have been in a happier place to pass away. He loved being in the woods.

I have yet to watch the whole Yellowstone show, and yet, I think it's one of the best ever

Excellent show ... best written show ever, and great actors to boot.

This series is so good understanding what being a true, honest cowboy means. Beth shows her respect, amazing!

We can only hope we all go in such peace...

That was a wonderful way for a cowboy to pass. The acting was beautiful so much feeling and emotion. 😢😊

That truly is the way to go no fear just peace and sounds of the wind and birds in the trees

Lived in the country most of my life. Can't think of a better way.

I think this is the best short you all have done.

This is one of the best series I have ever seen.

My grandpa died doing what he loved hearing cattle on his ranch in Texas he also died on the trail RIP grandpa love you.

Great series ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The way he said like every cowboy dreams it and didn't make direct eye contact made me go wow that's genuine emotion. Like Kevin Costner was trying to fight back the tears/emotion and not break down in front of them.

This was a real special moment, I'm not a cowboy or know any cowboy. but I know they make a big part on our way of life. thanks for sharing their way.

I will never forget this show

Great way to go the right age and with a great view of the valley what a cowboys dream to go out

As peaceful as a death can be….

When he comforts the widow upon the herd's return, it's a beautiful scene.

We should all be so fortunate.

We do dream of this ,the open stars watching over our passage thru the wet creek over the hills to better pastures .even on screen I wish us all a fast ride when times do.

My father passed away goose hunting, after tracking down a cripple across the field. He always used to joke about how he wished could pass away hunting, something he really loved. Gives me peace knowing he passed away happy.

Beth? Look at you. Good girl.