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MiracleAces · 08-13-2011, 05:41 PM

We had a gentleman (I wont be using his name out of respect to him and his family) come in about 3 1/2 months ago and buy a Camaro. It was a gift to himself. He was being stationed in Afghanistan and asked us to store it one of our clean up bays until he got back in September. Not only did we store it, but the clean up guys washed it once a month to keep it nice and ready.

We just received a phone call from his mother. He was killed while on duty. Obviously she was completely distraught. I can't imagine having your son die in combat and having to call someone you dont know to take care of something like a car you know your son never really had a chance to enjoy.

I am the Internet Sales Manager here and had occasional communications with him through email. Mostly assuring him the car was here and safe with a few light hearted jokes. He was such a a great and amazingly nice guy. I pray his family gets through this as best they can. So many people serve to protect us and we only hear of them as a number on the news. I don't know to honor someone like him for what he did for his country. I guess that's why I am posting this. I'm honored to have met him.

Rest in peace.

Nightfall · 08-13-2011, 05:44 PM

wow i am speachless for once

alini · 08-13-2011, 05:47 PM

The worse news a family could get is a loss like that. Our prayers go out to the family

fielderLS3 · 08-13-2011, 05:53 PM

Wow. Hearing something like this really gives you some perspective.

upflying · 08-13-2011, 05:54 PM

Perhaps you and the family can arrange to have his Camaro be present during the funeral procession and internment.
May God bless our service members..

nycoupe11 · 08-13-2011, 05:58 PM

wow ... REALLY appretiate what these men and women do... RIP...hell live on throug his fam and that beautiful camaro

egp · 08-13-2011, 06:12 PM

It is a damn pity that we are losing American soldiers over in Afghanistan. I can't remember the last time our lame-ass politicians and media did a good job explaining why we are still sacrificing soldiers and national wealth. If this was a real war of national security, we'd all be lacing up our boots instead of jacking-off and wasting time on a car forum.

2010 SS RS · 08-13-2011, 06:12 PM

Thanks for sharing as it really makes our daily lives and trivial tribulations seem very small in comparison. Thoughts and prayers to his entire family.

G-Oil Guy · 08-13-2011, 06:18 PM

Any chance you know what branch of the armed services he was in?

This will determine the appropriate response from me. (Don't want to give a soldier an "oohra" or "Semper Fi" by accident).

May he find peace and his family the solace they need.

Sunlover · 08-13-2011, 06:21 PM

Thanks for sharing your story...and to the family and all who knew him, my prayers go out. We all appreciate those fine men and women who risk all for our country.

NoSyT · 08-13-2011, 06:22 PM

I hate to hear of a fellow service member making the ultimate sacrifice. I'm in Iraq right now on my 5th deployment and I'm due home in less than 30 days myself.

As far as the camaro goes...I'm not sure what the family plans on doing with it but could your dealership provide the family with a 'Honor and Courage' badge set? Seems somewhat appropriate and they can choose to put it on the car or not.

It's a simple token but I think the family would appreciate it.

:flag1:

evan · 08-13-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty D

I hate to hear of a fellow service member making the ultimate sacrifice. I'm in Iraq right now on my 5th deployment and I'm due home in less than 30 days myself.

As far as the camaro goes...I'm not sure what the family plans on doing with it but could your dealership provide the family with a 'Honor and Courage' badge set? Seems somewhat appropriate and they can choose to put it on the car or not.

It's a simple token but I think the family would appreciate it.

:flag1:

I 2nd this, hell how much is it Ill help pay... I'm active duty as well.

*mlee* · 08-13-2011, 06:25 PM

Brings tears to my eyes... may God bless him and his family. Thanks for sharing... it's a reminder these guys are out there protecting our country every day and putting their lives on the line for this great country.

5thGenOwner · 08-13-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty D

I hate to hear of a fellow service member making the ultimate sacrifice. I'm in Iraq right now on my 5th deployment and I'm due home in less than 30 days myself.

As far as the camaro goes...I'm not sure what the family plans on doing with it but could your dealership provide the family with a 'Honor and Courage' badge set? Seems somewhat appropriate and they can choose to put it on the car or not.

It's a simple token but I think the family would appreciate it.

:flag1:

Thank you! Bless you and all our troops! God Bless those who give the ultimate sacrfice! And all who suffer the pain of the loss.

It is and always has been, those who put their lives on the line to defend this country... define this country. And no matter what politics are played in Washington... our armed forces are the best that have ever walked the face of this planet!

08-13-2011, 05:41 PM	#1
MiracleAces Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sterling Virginia Posts: 317	Really sad story. We had a gentleman (I wont be using his name out of respect to him and his family) come in about 3 1/2 months ago and buy a Camaro. It was a gift to himself. He was being stationed in Afghanistan and asked us to store it one of our clean up bays until he got back in September. Not only did we store it, but the clean up guys washed it once a month to keep it nice and ready. We just received a phone call from his mother. He was killed while on duty. Obviously she was completely distraught. I can't imagine having your son die in combat and having to call someone you dont know to take care of something like a car you know your son never really had a chance to enjoy. I am the Internet Sales Manager here and had occasional communications with him through email. Mostly assuring him the car was here and safe with a few light hearted jokes. He was such a a great and amazingly nice guy. I pray his family gets through this as best they can. So many people serve to protect us and we only hear of them as a number on the news. I don't know to honor someone like him for what he did for his country. I guess that's why I am posting this. I'm honored to have met him. Rest in peace. __________________ "Being persistant and never giving up may not always get the job done, but it just may annoy someone else enough to make it worth your while."

08-13-2011, 05:44 PM	#2
Nightfall "To Punish And Enslave" Drives: B E RS GBA #72541 3564 CC 220 CI Join Date: May 2011 Location: massachusetts Posts: 3,889 View My Garage	wow i am speachless for once __________________ *C.A.M.A.R.O- Constantly Adding Modifications Addiction Relentless Obsession* 90% canadian 10% mexican 100% american muscle :flag2:

08-13-2011, 05:47 PM	#3
alini Drives: 2016 Camaro Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 370 View My Garage	The worse news a family could get is a loss like that. Our prayers go out to the family __________________ The above post is by someone who is not an expert 2005 Pt Cruiser panel Conversion 2016 2SS Camaro Hyper Blue white interior 1937 Chevy truck. Full custom. Build in work https://www.teamalini.com

08-13-2011, 05:53 PM	#4
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	Wow. Hearing something like this really gives you some perspective. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

08-13-2011, 06:12 PM	#8
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,106	Thanks for sharing as it really makes our daily lives and trivial tribulations seem very small in comparison. Thoughts and prayers to his entire family. __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

08-13-2011, 05:54 PM	#5
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Perhaps you and the family can arrange to have his Camaro be present during the funeral procession and internment. May God bless our service members..

08-13-2011, 05:58 PM	#6
nycoupe11 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Summit White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 335 View My Garage	wow ... REALLY appretiate what these men and women do... RIP...hell live on throug his fam and that beautiful camaro

08-13-2011, 06:12 PM	#7
egp Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 194	It is a damn pity that we are losing American soldiers over in Afghanistan. I can't remember the last time our lame-ass politicians and media did a good job explaining why we are still sacrificing soldiers and national wealth. If this was a real war of national security, we'd all be lacing up our boots instead of jacking-off and wasting time on a car forum.

08-13-2011, 06:18 PM	#9
G-Oil Guy Where am I? Drives: Zoe the ZL1, 2012 Frontier Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mars, PA Posts: 6,071	Any chance you know what branch of the armed services he was in? This will determine the appropriate response from me. (Don't want to give a soldier an "oohra" or "Semper Fi" by accident). May he find peace and his family the solace they need. __________________ FOR SALE: 2013 ZL1 Message me if interested

08-13-2011, 06:21 PM	#10
Sunlover Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 137	Thanks for sharing your story...and to the family and all who knew him, my prayers go out. We all appreciate those fine men and women who risk all for our country.

08-13-2011, 06:22 PM	#11
NoSyT It's a Three Six, Vee Six Drives: '12 AGM 2LT/RS & '14 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Posts: 981 View My Garage	I hate to hear of a fellow service member making the ultimate sacrifice. I'm in Iraq right now on my 5th deployment and I'm due home in less than 30 days myself. As far as the camaro goes...I'm not sure what the family plans on doing with it but could your dealership provide the family with a 'Honor and Courage' badge set? Seems somewhat appropriate and they can choose to put it on the car or not. It's a simple token but I think the family would appreciate it. :flag1:

08-13-2011, 06:25 PM	#13
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,958 View My Garage	Brings tears to my eyes... may God bless him and his family. Thanks for sharing... it's a reminder these guys are out there protecting our country every day and putting their lives on the line for this great country. __________________

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