Ashford’s passing has deeply affected friends, family, and fellow competitors, who remember him not only for his talent but also for his kindness, humility, and strong work ethic.

Tributes have poured in from across the rodeo world, honoring the young man who made a significant impact in such a short time.His family, while devastated, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and recalled his unwavering passion for rodeo. As the community mourns, Ashford’s legacy lives on in the memories of those he inspired and in the reminder of the risks riders take for the sport they love.