Dalton Alan Weise died on Wednesday. (Image credit: Facebook/ Dalton Alan Weise)

Dalton Alan Weisea 14-year-old professional bull rider from South Carolina, died Wednesday. Weise is from Moncks Corner and was a ninth-grader at Berkeley High School. His funeral will be held Sept. 17 at Freedom Church.

Who was Dalton Alan Weise?

Dalton Alan Weise was born on February 3, 2010 in North Charleston to JD Weise and Amanda Brewer Weise. He has been active in rodeo, competing in associations such as NHSRA, SCHSRA and SJBRA. Weise began his rodeo career at the Shady Acres Rodeo and recently competed at the Wrangler YBR, where he finished 9th in the world youth bull rider rankings. In addition to his rodeo activities, Weise has taken a keen interest in Black Force MMA and joined Berkeley Wrestling, where he won the Lower State Championship last year.

Honors –

Many people have expressed their condolences and honored Weise’s memory on social media.

“I still can’t believe it. Walker just texted me. And told me. I’m at a loss for words. Prayers for the Weise family, he was a role model for all to look up to. Young and old. Now you’re riding in that rodeo in heaven. My prayers go out to JD Weise, Amanda Weise and his sister. And pray that God puts his arms around you. Love you Dalton Wise see you soon buddy,” one person wrote on Facebook.

Another person wrote, “My heart has been so heavy and it is hard to put into words what I have been feeling since learning of the passing of Dalton Weise earlier this week. He was such an incredible young man and talented bull rider and the few times I had the chance to meet him he was always so kind and polite. His courage, determination and the fire he had for this lifestyle will stay with me forever. My condolences go out to his family, friends and everyone in our rodeo community who is feeling this loss right now.”