I have a fantastic story of philanthropy amongst our ranks.
A couple of weeks ago I was visiting my local gun store here and the owner advised me that a local SFC in the Army stationed here was needing an undercover BP vest to wear when he was on duty with our Sheriff's Reserve Unit. I replied I would do what I could.
So I advertised the need here in our online community for these vests. 2 weeks later Big Daddy .45acp (aka Scott) sent me a mint condition, Safariland III-A vest with front trauma plate for the SFC.
I didn't think about video taping or doing a press release on it til after the fact, but I called the Sgt. and advised him I had it. I presented it to him in front of his troops 2 days ago and he was shocked !
When he asked why this was done, I explained to him that both Scott and I were both former Army MP's, that we wanted to take care of "1 of our own". He was speechless !
So to Scott aka Big Daddy .45acp you have done a wonderful thing and you deserve to be recognized for your actions. If we had any kind of award you would be deserving of it.
Unfortunately, all I have to offer you is a heartfelt and sincere "thanks".
Take care and God Bless,
Ruffin.
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agentsidd
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:13 pm Post subject:
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That is awesome! We need more people like that out there, both of you guys are to be commended for your graciousness.
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BondgirlCT
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:43 pm Post subject:
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Scott did his good deed...
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Bubba
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:35 am Post subject:
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It just goes to show you how the high quality people on here.Ruffin did not even have to mention that it was for a former army MP or give a story at all.Scott just stepped up and did it.It is sad that possers with mullets have given BEA's a bad name.With the type of professionals we have on here the public image is sure to change.
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Big Daddy 45acp
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 2:17 am Post subject:
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Thanks for the kind words, but I don't consider myself a "Hero".
It just so happened that a person who I know (through the forums and his reputation) had a need and I was able to help out.
If it had not been for the Budweisers and Linguica (Portuguese Sausage) I may not have outgrown that vest and just ignored Ruffin's posting.
All I did was what I would expect anyone else to do in a similar situation. If I needed help and I or someone asked for me, I only hope that they would reciprocate.
Now, my only wish is that SFC Jones, never needs that vest.
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LuVonda
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject:
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you are a good man
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BondgirlCT
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:35 am Post subject:
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You did the right thing...
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kathy
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:19 am Post subject:
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That was a very good thing, Scott. Thanks for giving what many would have expected to be paid for.
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:54 pm Post subject:
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KUDOS
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