A mighty hunter (and a pagan), Eustace encountered Our Lord in a Crucifix seen between the antlers of a deer he was chasing. He, his wife, and two sons were baptized, and the troubles began. He lost all his money and property; his wife and sons were taken by the authorities; if it weren't for bad luck, he'd have no luck at all... However, his services as a soldier were needed to defend the Empire, and he answered his Emperor's call, duly repelling the enemy. For this, he was reunited with his family - but woe is me!
As Christians, they would not join in the celebratory sacrifice to the gods of Rome, and were condemned to death.
(Take heed here, children - employers only like you when you save their sorry hides. After that, you are expendable.)
Eustace and his family were thrown to the lions, who must have already had a good dinner, because they didn't do what you might expect. Therefore, he and family were roasted to death inside a bronze bull.
Read the story of Saint Eustace from the medieval Golden Legend here.
In his honor, perhaps a last barbecue. Venison steaks would be appropriate.
And perhaps a toast with this, which carries the symbol of Saint Eustace on its label:
