Ray Vecchio was.............

Ray Vecchio was a Chicago Cop
A good friend of a Mountie
He knew that he should understand
Why he wasn't in Mountie on the Bounty.

For Ray had lost his way in life
His wages had been cut
Due South went on without him
His departure was abrupt.

His replacement was a blonde chap
He was actually pretty good
But Ray sat and watched in agony
It was in his place he stood.

He wanted to make a come back
In the final episode
Of Due South's final screening
He could manage the workload.

In Call of the Wild he did appear
"Hello Benny" his first line
But what he didn't realise
Was that Benny was doing fine.

Without Ray Vecchio's banter
He was actually rather good
For Stanley, his new partner
Filled in every line he should.

Although our Mountie did miss Ray
He knew Due South was good
A masterpiece of drama
In a very Canadian way.

So Ray and Benton bid farewell
They would not be seen again
As the duo on our screens at night
But I'm sure Due South will ride again.