text: Luke participated in 'Seagoing Cowboys because he was given the change to go Europe on a cattle-boat with his friend Don. Luke also participated in 'Seagoing Cowboys program' because when he was given the change to go to Europe he could not say no to his friend. I know this because the article states, "Don Reist invited him to go to Europe on a cattle-boat." The article also states, "Luke could not say no. He knew it was an opportunity of a lifetime."