Broncohauler Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 My son Curtis works the back parts counter and is training to be a service writer for inland Kenworth in El Cajon California. Friday night at 9 o'clock (closing Time) he got a call from a tow truck driver that he was bringing a 2016 w900 in with a step deck trailer full of very high $$$ drilling equipment. Was there any way he could stick around for them to be able to get the truck inside the gates for the weekend. My son who already had plans with some friends for friday night said sure no problem I'll be here waiting for you. Tow truck driver finally showed up just before midnight. The driver of the broken KW was making his first trip to the West Coast from Pennsylvania. And really didn't know what to do or where to stay for the weekend. So my son called the local Motel 6 down the street set him up with a room. Gathered up the drivers personal belongings put them in his personal pickup truck and gave him a ride to the motel stopping for food along the way. Finally got done around 1 AM getting the driver settled in at the hotel knowing that his truck was safe and sound along with the load at the dealership. My son Curtis never had to do any of this. He easily could've told the tow truck driver they were closed and take it to their tow yard or figure it out but he didn't. He stayed and made sure the driver was taken care of. Working at Kenworth truck dealership is not my sons lifelong goal. But he's making me very proud going above and beyond doing his job and helping others. One proud dad Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Charlie thx for sharing. You should be proud of your son. It is good to hear stories of the good guys who still exist. Congratulations on a job well done raising a good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selah Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 A good work ethic is the real key to success in life. Sounds like he has a good start. Kudos to your son. Pass these along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC and Angie Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Good kids come from good parents and good parenting. Thanks for sharing JC 2009 Volvo 780. D-16 500hp 1850 torque with a Herrin hauler bed. 2015 Continental Coach 2008 650cc Suzuki Bergman 2013 Mustang GT 500 convertible 2014 Smartcar convertible WWW.Hollyfab.com. (Metal Fabrication Company) Jamesc@hollyfab.com (preferred contact method) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Thanks guys that's nice to here. This past week he turned 24yrs old. His friends had plans to take him out. I think dad's going to take him out instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Well done dad! Yes, I think you can splurge on him a little bit, especially since he is making life giving decisions. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunJuniper Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 thats awesome. how old is he if you dont mind me asking? Fulltimer Class of 2007 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 Detroit Series 60 12.7 470HP/1650TQ Eaton 18spd 228"WB Tandem2006 40' ToyHauler 3 slides and a 14' Toybox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 thats awesome. how old is he if you dont mind me asking? Don't mind at all. Last week he turned 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunJuniper Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Don't mind at all. Last week he turned 24 thats Awesome. my son is 24 as well. taught well growing up , most respected kid you ever met. awesome grades. well behaved. never got in trouble. he went to college and its been downhill from the day i dropped him off at college and still is.... i truely hope where he works rewards him for doing the right thing. i truely believe if employers did right by there employees we would have a better workforce. Fulltimer Class of 2007 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 Detroit Series 60 12.7 470HP/1650TQ Eaton 18spd 228"WB Tandem2006 40' ToyHauler 3 slides and a 14' Toybox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Awesome! Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Great story... Love the work ethic and doing the "right" thing! Where's the "lke" button! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cochran Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Perfect your son is a rare bred and very few left. I feel he learned from example from his Dad. Congrats to you both!!!!! 2019 Thor Chateau 28E on a Ford E450 chassis. Maybe awhile but will get a new picture forgive one up there it is my old rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasiek Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Good man ! Congratulations to parents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Sounds like you did a good job raising him, be proud you did good!!! 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Congratulations on raising a responsible son! A shame that there aren't more young people like him. I believe that what goes around, comes around. Sometime when your son is not expecting it, he'll be the beneficiary of another's thoughtful act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie79-82a Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 X2 for FlyGuy comment. 2019 Jayco 5th Wheel 28.5RSTS 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.2L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Thanks everybody for the kind comments. Believe me there have been a lot of ups and downs through the years and I have a lot of gray hair. Working for a truck dealership was not his ultimate goal. His true passion is to someday be a helicopter pilot or deputy sheriff. Spent five years from the age 15 to 20 working with our local fire department in an explorer program. There's more I could say but I'd be bragging at that point and that's not the reason that I posted this at all. If you guys are ever in San Diego County and need service or parts give Curtis a call at inland Kenworth. If you want to know the secret scuba diving spots or free diving spots in San Diego he's the boy to talk with. Any Of you fixed wing or helicopter pilots come into San Diego there's an airfield in El Cajon He would love to go to for a ride. Thanks again Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Outstanding service and outstanding work ethnic. This is what separates poor business from good business. And another thing that is great, he took the bull by the horns and said "this is what I'm going to do"! And I'm sure the work ethnic came from the BRONCOHAULER family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 X3 on what flyguy said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 " It`s the way I was raised" Was my sons reply. It`s pretty obvious you have done a great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Great story! Send me a PM with contact info if he wants to talk to someone about info on becoming a helicopter pilot or getting into law enforcement. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Congratulations. It sure feels good when your kids make you proud. You must have done most things right, or if you're like me, have a great wife. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnaykeByte Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Good kids come from good parents and good parenting. Thanks for sharing JC PLUS 1 here "JOE DIRT"--1994 Volvo WIA64TES VED12, 425HP, SUPER 10, SINGLED, 370 REARS, DOMETIC AUXILLARY A/C, ONAN QD10000 GENNY2006 Fleetwood Wilderness Advantage AX6 40ft"I'm not in right now.......I'm out finding myself. If I get back before I return, leave me a message and one of us will get back to you..??" I'm right 97% of the time.........and nobody cares about the other 4% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Congratulations. It sure feels good when your kids make you proud. You must have done most things right, or if you're like me, have a great wife.Thank you for the kind comments and yes I have a fantastic wife who not only helped me raise three great kids and two grandchildren so far. But like a lot of wives on this forum trusted and believed in me when I told her I was going to buy an HDT from my company to pull our 5th wheel. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULLTIMEWANABE Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 So refreshing to read and thanks for sharing. It's the parents that lay the foundation you should be equally as proud of yourselves for the ethics you helped instill in him along the way. If everyone was just as conscious of helping their fellow man when in need, can you imagine what a wonderful world we'd all live in? Congratulations, and at least you've still got your hair albeit grey. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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