The Changing Of Guards

Nine days ago, the late Jet(R.I.P.) fought a bloody contest with an unnamed rooster. It was a territory dispute. It was the hardest fight Jet ever won. Both roosters suffered bruises, scratches, bites, exhaustion, eyelid damage and feather loss. To the challenger's credit, it was the first fight where Jet was unable to put his opponent on the ground. Both roosters were able to remain standing for the entire fight...
Today, the champion Jet is no longer with us. A coyote killed him two days ago. The first place contender is ready to step up and officially accept his role as Top Rooster here at Rancho Giro. He was Jet's toughest battle and he is ready for the job. This cycle will repeat itself as deemed necessary by Nature.
The nameless one saluted Jet this morning at a pre-Sunrise ceremony...The Guard has officially changed.
All hail the new King!

The late Jet(L) and the nameless one(R)

...the nameless one offers a moment of silence...

"Salute" to Jet

Standing where Jet stood...

"I am the King...Jet sent me"