Awesome Trader and Person Alert!!!

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by JacksDad12109, Apr 8, 2012.

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  1. JacksDad12109

    JacksDad12109 Devotee (313) May 15, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I had set up a big trade with MrVonzipper a little while ago. It was our first trade, and we agreed to send some top wants to each other. The night before we were supposed to ship, I recieved word that my little brother had suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. I had to make the 8 hour trip up to Maine ASAP. When I told Justin what happened, he organized an effort from upwards of 20 BAs to send care packages to me. I would like to take this oppertunity to publicly thank him, and all of the awesome people who sent great beers to cheer me up. I feel blessed that so many people (that ive never traded with or even talked to) took the time, effort and money to make me feel better. Thank you Justin and all of the other BAs for not only being great traders, but great people.
    Much love to you all and the BA community.
     
    #1 JacksDad12109, Apr 8, 2012
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  2. DSho

    DSho Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2011 Florida

    Very cool of all involved. Sorry to hear about your loss but that's awesome of all the BA members involved.
     
    #2 DSho, Apr 8, 2012
  3. Ungertaker

    Ungertaker Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2010 Minnesota

    Sorry for your loss.
     
    #3 Ungertaker, Apr 8, 2012
  4. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Sorry for your loss.Wow,just another example of a great community of beer lovers showing an awesome act of kindness.:sunglasses:

    Cheers to all the BA's involved !
     
    #4 smutty33, Apr 9, 2012
  5. warbird07

    warbird07 Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2009 Michigan

    Wow..amazing story....My condolences for your brother....and my hat is off to Mrvonzipper....
     
    #5 warbird07, Apr 9, 2012
  6. woodchopper

    woodchopper Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2010 Illinois

    This is more Awesome ba's at work! Giving back to community and helping someone through a bad time.....

    Cheers to you Justin and all the other ba's that sent a package. And those who kept you and your family in there thoughts and prayers.

    Sorry for your loss.
     
    #6 woodchopper, Apr 10, 2012
  7. TWStandley

    TWStandley Pooh-Bah (2,166) Jan 15, 2008 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Sorry for your loss. It is gestures like this that help me keep the faith in mankind. Cheers to everyone involved - I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
     
    #7 TWStandley, Apr 10, 2012
  8. BdubleEdubleRUN

    BdubleEdubleRUN Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 California

    Very sorry for your loss.

    This is a sign of good communication being key. Even though OP was/is dealing with tragedy, he was able to send a message to someone he had a trade set up with, a small gesture but really shows character. Prayers are with you and your family.
     
    #8 BdubleEdubleRUN, Apr 10, 2012
  9. ehammond1

    ehammond1 Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2008

    JacksDad120109: Wishing you and your family all the best during this trying time.

    MrVonzipper: Good on you, Justin. I knew there was a heart of gold in there somewhere. We missed you on Saturday, brother.
     
    #9 ehammond1, Apr 10, 2012
  10. JacksDad12109

    JacksDad12109 Devotee (313) May 15, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. I would really like to give back some love to the BA trading community. I can't afford to ship out boxes to all of the people who sent me beer (which is want I eventually want to do). Any good ideas besides a free beer giveaway in the ISO:FT forum?
     
    #10 JacksDad12109, Apr 10, 2012
  11. nightwing002

    nightwing002 Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2011 California

    i say just do a LIF in honor of your brother...
     
    #11 nightwing002, Apr 10, 2012
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  12. HopsJunkiedotcom

    HopsJunkiedotcom Initiate (0) Dec 24, 2010 Florida

    This made me tear up a little. Sorry for your loss, but how awesome are some BA's? Kudos, gents.
     
    #12 HopsJunkiedotcom, Apr 10, 2012
  13. Rempo

    Rempo Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2010 Indiana

    This. I'd rather you see you pay it forward than get a box back.
     
    #13 Rempo, Apr 10, 2012
  14. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois

    also agree with this. i bet everybody that sent a box didnt do it expecting to get a box in return, but rather to show support for someone in a time of need. everynow and then we all need a small gesture to make us smile and forget about something, even if for just a minute.
     
    #14 match1112, Apr 11, 2012
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