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Soap Box
October 2001
Ramblings from the Publisher, Jack
W. Peters
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Eric with 1995 Discovery
Also our
company pre-run Bronco died, (the story below). To get over the loss
of our beloved rusty Ford, we picked up a tricked out Land Rover Discovery.
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Gentleman
in the Field
Jeep in front of flag at half mast
just after September 11th attack,
Evening Star Mine, Bohemia Mining
District, Cottage Grove, Oregon
It is a natural
instinct to want to help others and do the right thing. The problem is
that this is so darn inconvenient. We all run across people that need
our help, maybe broken down along the road, or enduring some kind of problem.
Some people
however, jump right in to rush to the aid of others without thinking of
themselves first. They dont do it for money or notoriety. They do it
because they want to help. Bob from Northern California, is just that
kind of person.
This summer
my brother-in-law, Steve, and I were using the Bronco to unload a fishing
boat on the Southern Oregon Coast. While trying to shove off the boat,
the truck broke loose on the steep boat ramp, quickly sinking in the river.
By the time I could get back into the cab, the brakes were already useless.
A dramatic rescue took place to get my six-year-old son, and Steves lab
out of the truck before in sank completely. The one tow strap in the
truck was used to tie off the truck and boat trailer to the dock to keep
them from drifting off in the rivers tide.
садовая мебель I thank God
that no was trapped as I realized the difficult situation we were in.
Our ham radio and cell phones where as soaked as I was, and our only tow
strap was already in use. Thats when Bob appeared. A nice retired
gentleman on vacation from California, out for a day of fishing with his
granddaughter. Luckily he was driving a one-ton van. We waived him down
and he jumped into action. He backed his van down the boat ramp and pulled
out some nylon rope. The lightweight rope kept breaking, but after three
tries, the Bronco and trailer were freed from the salt-water grave. Bob
was also nice enough to let us use his cell phone, as he towed our boat
back to our campsite. He even came back to our camp later to return my
sons hat that was left in his van.
Anyone of
us would be lucky to run into Bob in our time of need. That is why
we should all strive to be like him. In all the commotion, I lost
his name and number. All I can do now to thank him is to tell his story.
While writing this, headlines of the news flash across the airways in
the aftermath of America being attacked. Like Bob, millions of Americans
have rushed to the aid of our country. Volunteers are working around
the clock as blood and money being donated in record amounts.
This unselfish
giving of assistance in the face of this brutal tragedy is enough to rekindle
our faith in the human spirit and America. To all of those giving of
themselves in our time of need, thanks and cheers. Our hearts and prayers
are with you.
Jack
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