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    Offline Tropicalcats

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    An Honor
    « on: May 03, 2006 - 11:05:25 AM »
    Since I have yet to send my car off to a show and share with all of you the pride of seeing my baby recognized I thought I would share this with you.

    A few months back on a cold winter morning around 9am I was walking out of the grocery store. As I went through the exit doors I noticed a guy standing and scanning the parking lot. You know that feeling when something is just not right ,well that was the feeling I had as I walked through the doors and past this guy. I was pushing my cart and had gotten about 20 feet from the doors when I heard a voice scream " Hey what are you doing to that lady" As I turned I saw the guy I had a bad feeling about pulling a purse out of an older lady's hand.  Next thing I new this punk was heading straight for me at a full run. As he got closer he pulled his fist back as to punch me and I leaned back to avoid the blow.He no sooner got passed me and I began to run in hot pursuit Yelling at him of all things "STOP" As he ran he turned and pitched the purse at me but by then is was to late I didn't want the purse. I wanted him. He rounded the corner of the store and slid on some ice crashing into a stop sign. I got my hands on his jacket but he managed to pull away. He ran another 15-20 feet and as I reached out to grab any part of this thug another by-stander joined in and we all went down in a heap. Luckily the good guys ended up on top and we managed to hold him down until the police arrived. All the while he was yelling that he had a gun. I told him so do the police and they will be here any minute.

    I went down to the police station that sunny cold morning feeling like I was walking on air. The lady who this low life attacked was ok physically. She got her purse and belongings back and the punk ended up with 2 years behind bars.
    Now I have the great honor of being thanked for something I would not hesitate to do again.
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    Offline Super Blue 72

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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #1 on: May 03, 2006 - 11:13:48 AM »
    Wow!  Great job, Tropicalcats!  You da man!

    It's great that you helped out.  In todays society, there's a lot of "bystander effect".  People just watch as stuff happens and don't bother to help out, figuring that atleast it wasn't them that got robbed.  Sorry for the cynicism.

    Again, great job!  Definately something to be proud of!
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    Offline pink panther

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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #2 on: May 03, 2006 - 11:18:59 AM »
    That is awesome Tropical cats :thumbsup:  Need more people like you in today's society.
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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #3 on: May 03, 2006 - 11:27:50 AM »
     :iagree:   :clapping:
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    Offline Cannibal94

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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #4 on: May 03, 2006 - 11:42:06 AM »
    Glad to see someone else out there still has some balls to do the right thing.  Most people would just stand back and then tell the police what the guy looked like.  Way to take the Law in your own hands.  The thing that is scarey, is you never know if these punk-a$$es are actually packing or not.  Good Job..well worth the recognition.  :thumbsup:
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    Offline Rev-It-Up

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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #5 on: May 03, 2006 - 11:55:44 AM »
    That is a great story Tropical!! Very well done!  I wish we saw/read more about these kind of good samaritan stories.  You are a rare breed!! :clapping:
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    Offline 4Cruizn

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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #6 on: May 03, 2006 - 12:18:50 PM »
    It is true that alot of people just stand there and do nothing!  I would of done the same as you!   :ylsuper:  Nice job! 
    « Last Edit: May 03, 2006 - 12:20:31 PM by 4cruzin »
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    Offline tactransman

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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #7 on: May 03, 2006 - 12:32:44 PM »
    MOPAR to the rescue!!!!!!!!!!!! :clapping:
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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #8 on: May 03, 2006 - 02:38:52 PM »
     YOU ARE THE MAN :worshippy :worshippy
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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #9 on: May 03, 2006 - 02:43:53 PM »
     :thumbsup:  :dogpile:  :clapping:
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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #10 on: May 03, 2006 - 03:31:21 PM »
     :thumbsup:  :bananasmi  :thumbsup:  :bananasmi  :thumbsup: Very cool.  good for you man!!!!!!!
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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #11 on: May 03, 2006 - 04:10:59 PM »
    Way to go Richard!!!  :clapping:  :clapping:  :woo:

      I know this is crazy, but being a big time runner, I always visioned myself getting into something like that, and the poor sucker wouldn't stand a chance. Thanks for living out my dream!!!   :worshippy  :worshippy  :worshippy

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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #12 on: May 03, 2006 - 04:16:51 PM »
    That's awesome Tropicalcats!  Glad to know there are still folks out there that will get involved.  Glad it turned out the way it did and that you are getting honored for your intervention....   Oldschool
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    Offline Street_Challenged73

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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #13 on: May 03, 2006 - 04:22:47 PM »
    Congrats on being a civil citizen and being recognized for doing so. :cheers:
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    Re: An Honor
    « Reply #14 on: May 03, 2006 - 04:46:35 PM »
    Attaway Richard :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Good for you!! Bad for the bad guy!!
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