Arop
Well-Known Member
- First Name
- Arop
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2019
- Threads
- 4
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- 77
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- 99
- Location
- Buffalo NY
- Vehicle(s)
- 2020 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition - White
- Thread starter
- #16
Wow... What a story. Your recommendation is my plan... And it will unfold in time.You did not say but correct me if I am wrong:
Did you order this thru the military ordering system while overseas?
Here is the bottom line: In Nov 1968 I stepped off a plane in SEATAC around midnight. I could see and hear people there to greet us. It was cold and sleeting rain. As I stepped into the concourse I got my first taste of hate for the military.
In 1998 I was interviewing for a job as a Sr Software Engineering Progam Manager, I got offered the job in the interview. Been there most of the day, had interviewed with 6-8 folks. I am filling out the go to work papers and the Regional VP is in town and he wants to meet the new guy...He walks in, we shake hands he picks up my resume. After a couple of min he asks, were you in Vietnam? Yes, Sir! He leaves and about 10 min later 2 armed guards and him come walking into the office, he looks at me and say I don't hire baby killers and druggies, looks at the guards and says: Escort him to his car!
Even today you will find no shortage of dislike for soldiers. I have traveled all over the US and been thanked for my service and been put down for it. What this OWNER did to you was to tell you he would not pizz on a military guy if he was on fire.
Actions: You wrote a story about what happened, then you write a review of the dealer, tell others how the military is NOT welcome there. Not sure what Buffalo NY is like in that regard, but I can say my one time there it was COLD with snow on the ground, but that cute little Nurse I met, sure warmed up this soldier. She even flew down to Va to see me a few times.
I believe we are a big Military community here in Western New York. There is an AirForce Base in Niagara Falls and everyone in Buffalo seems to be incredibly supportive.
We are the home of hero's like :
John Bobo, Charles DeGlopper and oh yeah, a personal friend of mine, David Bellavia.
( For those of you who don't recognize the above names, it's worth a Google search!)
Thank you for your service @Ole Cowboy
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