Del Toro, 74, rides the pioneering and inspring Pony Express run across the United States

By Kayleen Holder
Editor
In the face of so much heartbreaking news in neighboring counties this past week, we are forced to think about what it means to live life “to the fullest.” Here’s a fun story about a local man who is doing just that! Traveling more than 1,800 miles in 10 days, the brave souls who signed up to be part of the Pony Express in 1860 delivered letters faster than ever before, from the east coast to the west. Now, each year, a crowd gathers to remember and celebrate this pioneering mail delivery system, which represented the growth of the nation in its early years.
Local cowboy Oscar Del Toro and his wife Barbara made the trip to Wyoming to be part of this long standing tradition this summer, and shared a little about their experience. They ride from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California just as the Pony Express riders did in days long ago.
Del Toro himself is a retired postal worker, and they learned about the event from friends a few years ago while vacationing in Wyoming.
“Long story short, my husband who is 74 years old, decided to run,” Mrs. Del Toro said. “I couldn’t be prouder. My heart got so big and happy for him. He had the time of his life, and we will be back, that’s for sure!”
The ride is…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!