Very Unique Experience
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: St. Robert Missouri
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!
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!
Last edited by srchief100; May 6, 2005 at 12:26 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
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 . . .
Now, if you really want to put a huge grin on his face, hand him the keys when you see him next time . . .
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Manchester - Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
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.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Kansas City MO
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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Safety Car
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From: Western North Carolina
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St. Jude Donor '07
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.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Alexandria VA
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!
Le Mans Master
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From: AKA Harvey Mushman-I know just enough to be dangerous "Those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither"- B. Franklin
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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.
I once was told that everytime an old person dies it is like a library burns down. Check out whatever books this guy offers up.