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05-29-2011, 12:12 AM
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My truck is a HERO
As many of you know the town I live in was his by a F-3 tornado on 5-24 it came down about 3 blocks from my house.turned north hit the dodge dealership and then went NE and hit the apartment that my cousin lives in.
As soon as it passed my house I went back outside to look and saw the debris in the air in the direction of my cousins apartment, I had to get over there and check on her. I looked down the street and there was a tree across the road so I locked the hubs in and got in my old "junker" and here we went the tree was kinda small so I just drove over it. when I got closer to the apartment there were already first responders on the scene. a fire truck and a ambulance they were stopped in the middle of the road. a HUGE oak tree had them blocked, I had them back up, tied a big chain that I carry onto the trunk,put the truck in low 4wd and drug the tree out of the way enough they could get through. Yesterday I get a call from the fire chief asking me to come to the fire dept. and bring my truck. they took pics of me and my truck and gave me a nice plaque naming me as a honorary first responder the chief said it would have been a couple of hours before they could have gotten in there if I hadnt came along just goes to show ya "she may look rough but she's still got some fire in er
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05-29-2011, 12:15 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
this is a video of the tornado as it touched down about 3 blocks from my house
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05-29-2011, 12:15 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: My truck is a HERO
the truck isn't a hero... you are.
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05-29-2011, 12:18 AM
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A day late and $1 short...
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Congrats on the 'at a boy from the Fire Chief! Not everyone will risk injury for the good of others, you did and you deserve the recognition. Maybe the truck can have a fresh quart of 10w-30 to celebrate! lol
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05-29-2011, 12:26 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
No its not me I could never have done what I did without my truck The guy driving the fire truck told me I was wasting my time trying to move the tree Just estimating I would say the trunk was 8 feet in diameter the root ball was bigger than my truck
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05-29-2011, 02:10 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
 Great job on getting involved with a helping hand.
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05-29-2011, 02:39 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Hey nice job! I think all I have in my truck is some extra bunji cords...I need to buy a chain. Congrats again.
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05-29-2011, 02:50 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Way to react in the moment!
Can't knock them old 3/4 tons! I say a fresh oil change of maybe some Mobil 1! 
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05-29-2011, 03:15 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
that's a stump puller right there
 (also, our thoughts and prayers are with you guys, this story puts a light spin on a tough situation)
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05-29-2011, 07:07 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Way to go coops! That is an awesome story!
You and your truck are both hero's! 
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05-29-2011, 07:28 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Attaboy! Thanks for the story.
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05-29-2011, 07:48 AM
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Where's my beer?
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Cool that they gave you recognition for you and your trucks effort. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by recent devastating tornados.
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05-29-2011, 08:17 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
it was you with an assist from some American iron. Well done.
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05-29-2011, 08:18 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
another ATTABOY! for you. Good Job!
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05-29-2011, 08:24 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
 very nice story, thanks for sharing it with us. When one door closes another one opens, glad you and your truck were there to help...Russ
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05-29-2011, 08:29 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
That would make a great Chevy commercial! Some how it wouldn't be the same in a toyota.
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05-29-2011, 08:38 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Outstanding now matter how you slice it. Congrats on the acknowledgement!
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05-29-2011, 10:00 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Great story! Thanks for helping and congrats on the award!
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05-29-2011, 10:10 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
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All too often these days, some folks will stand around scratching their ass and avoiding getting involved. Well, I for one would say good on you! They say "What goes around comes around." I certainly hope this is true for you in your life! 
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05-29-2011, 10:43 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Very Nice!
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05-29-2011, 10:46 AM
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Just like to part out trucks!!
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Very nice of you Coop, you did good!!!!!!
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05-29-2011, 11:19 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Great job Coop!!!!!!! I think you are a hero and I am sure the people down the road do to!
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05-29-2011, 11:31 AM
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05-29-2011, 11:56 AM
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Re: My truck is a HERO
Great job. I like to hear stories of when trucks are put to work for the good of others.
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