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Old May 6, 2005 | 10:00 AM
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be sure to say "thank you" to him for his sacrifices in the pacific - Semper Fi!!
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Old May 6, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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Your a good man - SERGEANT MAJOR

Let us know how it went.......... and perhaps get us his address. When we do our "pay-it-forward" near Christmas, I would like to remember him as well!

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Old May 6, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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Very Cool And it proves that once a vette nut, always a vette nut! It is a sickness that can't be cured. But I wouldn't have it any other way
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Old May 6, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Absolutely awesome! You're a good man and represented the forum well. Please send my thanks for his service to our country and for his still strong enthusiasm for America's sports car.

Now, if you really want to put a huge grin on his face, hand him the keys when you see him next time . . .
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Old May 6, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Sully C5
Great story! Please post again after he goes for the ride...I bet he will be thrilled!

Very Cool! Let us know what happens.
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by DidntSettle98

Very Cool! Let us know what happens.

VERY cool! Let us know how the ride goes!
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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Default Great Story...

This would have never happened if it weren't for the Vette (or the VET). I have met some really great people (vette owners) since I traded my F-150 for this car a few months ago and I hope to meet many more...
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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Awesome story. Thanks him for his services for me
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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Great story. Let us know what happens.
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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Be sure to take the time to talk to him before,during, and after the ride.I love talking to people older than me.You will gain more from the experience than he will.He will be looking back and you will looking forward. That is what life is about.
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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Man, that is really cool. Makes me think of the time I was able to give my grandfather a ride in the vette. He passed away less than 2 months later. It's something I will never forget. You're a good man!
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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Great story! I just hope I can make it to 92.
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Nice story. Thanks for sharing.
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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What a great story. Look forward to your next post on this.
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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very cool
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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That is sooooo C L!


Maybe you could let him drive around the block!
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Old May 6, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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Very nice!
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Old May 6, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Cool Stuff and with Memorial day coiming up at the end of the month...couldn't have picked better timing for the guy.
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Old May 6, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Sully C5
Great story! Please post again after he goes for the ride...I bet he will be thrilled!
Please do!
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Old May 6, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NEED FOR SPEED
Be sure to take the time to talk to him before,during, and after the ride.I love talking to people older than me.You will gain more from the experience than he will.He will be looking back and you will looking forward. That is what life is about.
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