The rodeo world mourns Dylan Grant, a rising star killed in a Wharton, Texas bull riding accident on April 3.

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The Tragic Incident

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Emergency Response

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Champion Cowboy

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PBR CEO Sean Gleason’s Tribute

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A Legacy of Kindness

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Supporting the Family

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Ride in Peace, Dylan

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