THIS IS MY BROTHER AND HE HAD A BEAUTIFUL SOUL...

And here I am, shedding tears for a man I've never met. God rest your soul, sir.

The man held an active clinic on how to live your life and choose happiness daily. He’s rejoicing with the angels now ❤

This should be posted all over the country and the world. You may never know how you touch someone's life in a positive way by simply dancing and wavy hello at a stranger. Bravo my brother and thank you for your service.

They should rename that corner after him.

He touched more people in a positive way than 99% of the rest of us. Thank you, Dancing Cowboy!

I lived down the street from that intersection. Years ago, I stopped to offer him a cold bottle of water. He was a very cool dude, and quite an interesting character. When my friends visited from overseas, he was one of the cultural icons (not many in Bakersfield) I had them see and meet. Good bye, my friend. We will miss you.

While living in beautiful Bakersfield , I remember seeing this man. He’d always put a smile on my face when driving by. My prayers are with his family and friends.

His life was not in vain, he touched many people on a positive way. "Whatever we do in life echoes in eternity."

Some people make a good impact on others. This man was one. RIP.

He’s still spreading Gods word. What an incredibly beautiful soul ❤🙏🏼❤️

He’s dancing in heaven now. Praise the Lord!!!

This is what is called bloom where your planted. He didn’t just bloom, he planted an entire garden of love, fun and goodness on that corner in Bakersfield. May he rest in peace.

All he wanted to do in life is put smiles on people's faces. What a wonderful life this man led. RIP

He truly was a missionary! Lived his calling. Rest up in heaven, or better yet keep dancing and praising!!! Amen. 😊

I don't live in Bakersfield but I know how precious it is for someone like the dancing cowboy to live out his calling I pray for the family in their loss and the community who love him as well. There is ,only a few people in the world who would make it their business to shed a little love laughter and sunshine in the world.

My apartment was just down the street from this intersection. He was a part of my every day, for years. Always bringing smiles. Even in the worst of times. One day I stopped to talk to him, and Josiah, (“guy with the hair” on KZfaq) who had a sign that said “You are loved”. Such a beautiful light. That corner will never ever be the same to me. I don’t even want to drive by there without him on it. 😭 my condolences and prayers go out to his family. He may never have known how loved he is or what a blessing he was, but … a lot of hearts break with yours in his loss. I’d love to know when his services are. I’d like to attend.

Lord, bless this man who brought smiles and happiness to so many!

He made me smile so many times over the years. He was a shinig example of how a smile, joyous spirit and kindness can effect other poples lives. I saw him help many people cross that busy intersection. I will miss him.

His brain never healed but his Heart❤️ kept him going. RIP we know he danced his way through the Pearly Gates. 🕺🏾🙏🏿🙌🏾

He was a strong Man ,He helped a lot of people ,God rest his Soul

Bummer. People like this really make a difference in their community. R.I.P.

What a beautiful soul. The world was blessed to have him for 47 years. May he rest in peace with our Heavenly Father.

Rest in peace Mr. Cowboy. You were an icon, and you will be missed. 😢

Rest in peace. I remember this guy always working that corner always waving and smiling. I wish I had his level of energy. Definitely one of Bakersfields best.

He was a guest speaker and a real estate mixer and spoke about how much he loved what he did. This was about 13 years ago or more and I have carried his message with me thru life that it doesn’t matter what you do if you love what you do. I live by that till this day. The world lost a good soul and a man with a beautiful story. You will be missed 😢

God bless his memory and all his friends and loved ones,he sound like such a light 🌹

Way too young. Rest In Power, brother. 🕊

I cannot tell you how hearing about "Priest" or as my son Keaton knew him "Dancing Cowboy" passing made us so very sad. He was a staple on the corner of Stockdale and California Ave. I took that drive just about everyday from the time my son was in preschool to 8th grade. My son would always looked for him. He was always dancing, twirling his signs, waving and smiling. We always smiled, waved, honked or even yelled "You are so awesome or Thank you!" He never failed to make us happy. He was someone we could count on being there no matter what. So seeing him was a comfort and happiness. We didn't see him as much when my son moved onto highschool because we didn't take that route. However if we happened to be in that area we were so happy to see him STILL on that corner twirling that sign and dancing. It set our world right. So I am completely sad our community lost someone as wonderful as our dancing cowboy. I hope his family know just how much he meant to people who were driving by lost in the hustle bustle of it all. He was a presence that just sparked a feeling of joy in that moment as we went about our day. Sending support to his family and all who will miss him dearly. 💔Thank you sir. Thank you Priest aka Dancing Cowboy.

RIP, beautiful soul.😢

Man, talk about a true humble person, and sadly gone too soon. Prayers for him and his family. Rest in peace, and now you're making God and his angels smile up above. 🙏🏼✝️🕯🕊

Thank you for Little Caesars giving this man a job and a job that he really loved to do. May the dancing cowboy rest in peace

God will hold him tight, he gave a little bit of sunshine to the world.

Thank You for sharing Your Brother with Us , Dance in the Stars Cowboy 😢 You are already truly missed

Your brother made my day and now I will remember him too. Thanks for sharing.

Thank God for all the years Marques gave to the community. What an example of unconditional love and strength from his Lord. Hugs from Minnesota USA. ❤️

He was a wonderful human being, always lit up my day when i saw him. Bakersfield is definitely going to be missing a spark of vibrance and excitement now without him. 💔 Rest in peace 🙏 😭

Tearing up for someone I never met. He's NOW performing on Heaven's Dance Stage.

This is a trip... I've driven past him dozens of times, in my travels between family in the Bay Area and our current home in Arizona. RIP, dude... the Lord takes away some people way too soon, for reasons we can never fathom.

God Bless him. He's now Dancing among the Stars in Heaven💫 ✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫

I bet he encouraged thousands of people. They said if he can find the joy in life, i think i can too. Rip

What dedication the Dancing Cowboy had. This a person who choose to dance and be a free spirt to entertain people. Want to thank him for the laughter, smiles and years of making people happy. Little cears should place a statue of him and people should make a memorial with flowers, I’m not in the State are I definitely would. Thank you Dancing Cowboy

He"s home with our heavenly Father...dancing for Him and loving every minute..thank you God for sharing this sweet man in our lives and bringing us joy...he will not be forgotten..blessings to all😊❤

RIP dancing cowboy. Wish more people could be like you. You looked so happy and loving life in this video. Thank you for sharing your light with those around you. Say hi to my daughter for me when you see her! ❤❤❤❤❤

He has a BEAUTIFUL spirit😢R.I.P

Stories like this breaks my heart. We need more people like him in this world. My heart goes out to his loved ones. R.I.P. love ❤️

I can’t believe this. Loved seeing this guy in my corner. He always made my day.

How sad. I’m so sorry for family and everyone who enjoyed his precious life.

🕊️🙏🕯️ Dancing Cowboy 🕯️🙏🕊️

He always made me smile.

So sad....I never saw him there, as I've lived in the Midwest since '04 (Bakersfield native, '64-'93 or so, KC native til '04). What a great person to have seen in one's own hometown. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all of Bakersfield that saw him on the daily. Must have been a wonderful person.

I remember him. I lived about 5 blocks from that intersection when I first got to Bakersfield. I'm sad to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

Wonderful tribute to a man who figured life out. Love is the universal language. RIP Sir.

What a free spirited beautiful soul of a man …. He definitely lived the way he wished too and that takes bravery and courage…. Much respect to his memory and those that loved him 🩶

RIP he will be missed always made me smile on the way to work 🙏🏼

Condolences to his family and friends. This message and celebration of your brother is soo sweet and inspiring.

OMG!! i watched him for many years!!! He is in heaven now entertaining the lord and the heavenly hosts of heaven!!! 😢😢😢❤❤❤!!!

My condolences to the family

What a sad loss, praying for the family 🙏

Sorry for your loss Bro. I am glad to see so many people on here acknowledging the good that your brother brought to the community. May he rest in peace...

This is tragic news. I remember when I moved here about 8 years ago he would always be at that corner. He will always be remembered.🙏

They need to put a statue of him on that corner.

Money didn’t leave a legacy, his character left what money can’t buy, authenticity.

Hey man, he looked like a happy man. May God bless him and those he left behind.

I think this gentleman was put on this earth to make people smile and forget their worries RIP sir, your work on earth is now complete.💕💔💕

Bakersfield legend

He was happier than most and he is now better off than all

So young. Sad. Sad. Sad. The world is a lot worse when we lose such a soul. His mission should be our mission. God comfort everyone.🙏🙏🙏🙏

We had a guy like this in my town. Always out and about. Always wore headphones. Always just ROCKING out to whatever was on his headphones. He'd smile and wave and shout joyously to passing cars. Everyone in town loved the guy- and that was before someone had the genius idea of getting him to hold a sign while he jammed. It's been a while now since I've seen him, no idea why he quit, but he was one of the best things about my town. So RIP Marquess. Guys like you get to take the express lane. Simon Peter is just going to wave you in.

He was full of energy selfless a dancing machine gone way too young at 47 😢

*_RIP Dancing Cowboy!! Wish we could’ve seen you when we would pass through Bakersfield.._* 😔🕊️💐

Even though we've never met him, we love and miss him!

My child loved him. During 08, he protected my child while we were there fighting prop 8. When we lived in the area, she always got him water or something. RIP Priest

Oh what a beautiful soul! I loved every time I passed by. His joy was infectious❤

I was a Bakersfield resident for 15 years and am very familiar with this intersection. I saw him many times dancing away and he accomplished his mission. RIP.

The light of the world dims for a moment each time a great soul leaves. Bless this man. We can learn a lot from him

This news makes me so sad. I first met Mark back in the late 90s when I first moved to Bakersfield. I don't have a single bad memory of him and always remember him bringing happiness to all he met! Years ago he use to wear a Chinese hat which made him look like he came from the Wu-Tang Clan.... just remembered that.

Ahhh, man! 😢 So sad…may he rest in peace. He brought us many smiles! ❤

What a cool guy and blessing to his Bakersfield community. He definitely looked like he enjoyed his job and was great at spinning that sign and dancing! I also liked hearing the beautiful words from his brother. To Marquez aka "Dancing Cowboy's" family, we hope you are surrounded with peace and kindness. Much love from Sacramento. ❤💚💜

Bitter sweet and sad for someone who made a difference and brought a little joy in a world filled with trouble.

This is the first I have heard of the Dancing Cowboy, as I never have been to Bakersfield!! This story brought smiles watching him dance and twirl the sign, and tears to hear he is gone so soon!!! RIP young man!!! God gained an angel!! Much Love, and God Bless Your Family!!

Living life on your terms without hurting others is what I am talking about. Although I never met you hearing your story touched my heart.

GOD Bless His Soul Cares All Passed Home At Last Forever To Rejoice He Has Been Set Free And He Is At Total Peace🕊🕊🕊 ' GOD please comfort his family and friends '

Good feel story. Thank you from Canada. May he RIP.

What a wonderful man, what a wonderful family! This earth needs more like him. RIP

Didn’t know the guy sounded like he was a awesome friend to everyone in town Rest in peace

Saying hello from Melrose Park Illinois 🇺🇲🏆🥇 Rest In Power King🤗

These are the people who make a effort to make sure people smile. Bless him.

You keep his memories alive Bakersfield and thanks for sharing this beautiful soul with the rest of us.

Bless him. ❤ I love this man and this is the first time I've ever heard of him.

I don’t even live in Bakersfield. I never seen him I was just scrolling California news and this was beautiful very touching. RIP

Sad to hear that someone who has brought joy to so many has passed on. RIP

The legacy of joy and entertainment he has left behind is immense. RIP Priest the Dancing Cowboy 🕊🕊🕊🤠🤠🤠

Heaven gained an Angel….the world lost a beautiful soul. What a wonderful life he made for himself with the gift he had. To him, it was not about riches, it was about making someone smile and sharing the message of love. I pray you are dancing in Heaven and to your family left behind….cherish those memories.

I no longer live in Bako but my wife and I remember this kind soul. He never had a sad. tired or angry look on his face. We were both saddened to learn of his passing. May God give him rest and we pray he will be very happy in his heavenly mansion. You will be missed.

So touching. What a beautiful story about a precious person. Prayers to his family.

Heartbreaking. Condolences to his Brother, and Family.

Damn R.I.P. you will be missed

Man didn't just have a family,that whole town was his family.

It's sad to lose such a community figure. He went above and beyond because he wanted to. It's a very tragic and impactful loss for the neighborhood.