Nice Story about the generosity/kindness of the Viper Community

Jay Herbert

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I got this one today, just had to share:

Hi Jay,
I would like to share a story with you about the Hospitality extended to my grandson and I yesterday. It had been a difficult week at school for my 7 year old grandson. He suffers from depression and angry outbursts due to the loss of his dad, my son 3 years ago. We decided to go for an adventure yesterday morning to create some happy memories. The first stop on our adventure was the Wind Point Lighthouse in Racine. As soon as we pulled into the driveway we were followed by a caravan of about 30 Viper Cars. You have to know that the Viper Car has always been my grandson's favorite car. He was so excited when all the cars pulled into the open area he just ran towards them. I told him we could look at the cars if he liked. He squealed with delight. A young couple came up to us and asked my grandson if he like Viper's. He said, yes. The young man of the couple offered Tristan, my grandson, a toy replica from his collection displayed in his trunk. Tristan accepted the car, then the young man offered the opportunity for my grandson to sit in the driver's seat of his red Viper. I haven't seen my grandson so joyful since before we lost his dad. We thanked the couple and walked to tour the Lighthouse grounds on our own.
We later stopped by the lighthouse itself to listen to a tour guide talk about the lighthouse. At that point another couple offered the opportunity to join them for a tour of the lighthouse. The guide asked if we had a Viper, Tristan showed him his newly acquired toy replica. The guide allowed us to join the group to climb to the top of the lighthouse. Another man in the Viper group helped Tristan climb and descend the curved stairwellof the Lighthouse.
I just read under your homepage this saying "May God grant us the wisdom to discover the right, the will to choose it, and the strength to endure it". I want to thank all of those who helped create of happy memory for my grandson. I truly believe it was all part of God's plan for us to stop there yesterday. May you all know how much your kindness was appreciated. Please pass this message on to the group from Chicago who was at the Wind Point Lighthouse yesterday, May 6, 2006.
Sincerely,
Liz P.
 

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Of all the supercars, I think the Viper really captures the sense of wonder we all had when we were kids... that's why it's rarely referred to as "sophisticated" or "finessed." I wouldn't have it any other way. I was driving down the street the other day and from two blocks away, I could see a boy with his mouth wide open in awe, and after I pass, I see in my rearview, he held it open until I could no longer see him.
 

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That's an AWESOME story.

The one thing I told our Kansas City Viper Club president when I was thinking about buying my Viper is this, "It's not just about the car. It's about the kind of people who own them."

It makes me proud to hear stories like that and know that not only are we a group who are fortunate (and blessed) to own such an incredible vehicle, but we can still be good ambassadors of kindness and generosity.
 

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That's a great story.
I have also seen the smile these things can bring to a childs face. Priceless!!
 

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Truly great story. The Viper community is some of the nicest people I have ever met. Whether you have a Viper or not, as soon as you meet a Viper person, it seems like they treat you like a member of their own family.
 
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Jay Herbert

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As a follow up, the person in the story was forwarded the email, and is trying to set up a ride with the young man. Maybe we'll be able to ad a picture of an ear to ear grinning young passenger to this thread.
 

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Great story, Thanks Jay for sharing it with us. I hope we all can present ourselves as approachable to admirers.






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