Saturday, February 25, 2023

Hometown Hero of the day, is getting my standing ovation! Tony, from Cedarville, came to the mechanical rescue of my sister and brother in law, who had a very unexpexcted fuel line leak 6 hours away from home when traveling


my sister and her husband Kevin had traveled from the West side of the yoop to the far East end (seriously, there is nothing but Canada after past that) to purchase a tree trimming piece of equipment used in logging on Drummond Island.  On the return and just off the ferry from the island, they found that their pick up truck had a fuel leak


They made it to the nearest gas station, and had just lifted the hood, to find the source of the leak and problem when Tony wandered over and got right up in there to help. That's what Yoopers do, they help each other (and tourists) 


He said hang on, be right back, and quicker than you can say "Sisu Power", he was back with tools, solved the problem (Kevin and my sister didn't have tools in their truck, problem most of us have) and had them ready for the trip home quick. Note, it's 7 degrees below freezing, he's bare handed, no jacket.
Not all heroes wear capes! 


He paused for a selfie with my sister, as Kevin filled up Tony's gas tank in thanks! I can't do that from San Diego, but I can let all of you know what an awesome guy came to the rescue of travelers in need!



5 comments:

  1. The world isn't all bad! And thank you for posting credit where credit is due.

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  2. Perhaps it’s only anecdotal, but this guy Tony reflects the thoughtful, considerate mind set of the few Yoopers I’m acquainted with. Bless him, as well as your sister and Kevin for their expression of gratitude.

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  3. Good for Tony! Thanks for giving him this honor.

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  4. He sounds like a nice guy. It was great that he helped them out.

    You mentioned Sisu in this post. Have you seen the trailer for the movie "Sisu", by the people who make the John Wick series? It looks pretty wild. Some people in the YouTube comments were saying that the tank in the trailer is a Soviet one, but I don't know the difference.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRXnbNKS_w

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  5. I hope good things come to him. Bless him. Bless you and your family.

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