As a child Cal Farley, the creator of Cal Farley's boys ranch, endured many hardships and people called him "Shrimp" because of his physique. He loved playing baseball, and walked daily to play. At sixteen a semi-pro baseball team offered him a contract and he was known to say, "They never got me behind a plow again." In 1918 he volunteered for service in the Sixth Engineers and engaged in several battles during World War I.  Out of 250 men he was one of the few who survived.

Cal's accomplishments were numerous during his service. He organized athletic programs for the allies', and mentor German children's baseball. Before leaving the military, he won the American expeditionary force championship. Upon returning to the United States Cal won the world welterweight wrestling championship. Although this giant of a man is portrayed in a statute at Cal Farley's boys' ranch, the children who continued his military heritage are not honored.

Over 9000 boys and girls have left Cal Farley's organization since 1939 with the tools to become productive citizens, and many of those have served in the military. It is now time to place those who have given selfless service to the military alongside Cal Farley. CFBRAA seeks help in meeting the financial obligation of building a monument which will honor Cal Farley's veteran's service. Building a Veterans Memorial for former residence of Cal Farley's, who have served in the military or have sacrificed their lives requires effort and funding. Only through the public's effort can this monument be erected, and without the donations these deserving warriors will not have a final resting place for their name. Donations can be provided either by ordering a t-shirt or donating at the booster website. Donations size is completely your decision and provides the alumni Association the ability to "carry on his work."

Additional Information

Websites with information: http://www.calfarleysboysranchalumni.org/  

Cal Farley's Girlstown USA 

Cal Farley's boys ranch 

The T-shirt booster drive and donation site is https://www.booster.com/cfbraa2 

Correspondence for donations

Cal Farley's boys ranch alumni Association

"Veterans Memorial Fund"

C/o Executive Director Bobby Sarpalius

133 Springhill Drive

Hurst, Texas 76054

Phone# 817-788-8782

Email: cfbraa@sarpserv.com