Joining him for the 600-metre jump over Snake River Canyon in a steam-powered rocket were the ashes of Todd Swayze. "He had met Evel Knievel and Linda Knievel and Robbie Knievel outside a doughnut shop in Calgary just off of Macleod Trail — and he was hooked. Evel Knievel, shown before his unsuccesful attempt to cross the Snake River Canyon in a steam-powered rocket in 1974. The three had become friendly several years ago at Evel Knievel Days in Butte, Mont., the annual festival celebrating the legendary daredevil. Stuntman Eddie Braun carried Todd's ashes in his pocket on Sept. 16 when he successfully soared over Snake River Canyon in a steam-powered rocket.

Source: CBC News September 23, 2016 18:57 UTC