Eulogy by Deputy Vicki Coonradt
El Primero Cabernet ("Cabby")
On October 22, 2008, one of the long time equine members of the Mounted Enforcement Unit passed away. "Cabby" was 28 years of age and had been a member of the MEU since 1988. He was donated by a private citizen from the city of Irvine. Cabby was a blood bay Arabian with some white markings, hence the name Cabernet. During his years of service on the Mounted Unit he worked many enforcement assignments and carried several different Mounted Deputies. Cabby was the last surviving equine member of the original Mounted Color Guard that was established in 1997. As a Color Guard Mount, Cabby was ridden by the now retired Lieutenant Randy McLennan. He proudly carried the America flag during many ceremonial events. His presence on the unit and around the MEU barn will be missed. But his spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew him. R.I.P. Cabby