Popular Post randyp Posted February 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2014 This is my football playing superstar getting a lil off season training in today after church. He loves splitting wood and is pretty dern good at it, has been doing it since he was big enough to pick up a splitting maul. He has been living with us since he was bout 2, his mother died then. His father, my son, was with the first wave entering Iraq in 2003, was severely wounded and died here at home from injuries in 2007, don't know how he lived 4 years the shape he was in, but he was a strong young man too. Grandson asked me bout 3 years ago if he could call me Dad instead of poppa, told him that was fine by me. I always introduce him as my son, cause that's what I consider him. Hes a fine young man, honor student, super athlete, all around good young man. He has his heart set on playing for University of Texas and then swears hes gonna play in the NFL. Hes in the 8th grade this year. He has done a lil dozer training also, pretty good at that too! randyp 13 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 stout as a bull!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 well when he,s drawing those big NFL saleries,,,,tell him dont forget your grandpa...come on?????lol.bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2014 That's Awesome Randy your one helluva guy for him to look up to and good luck to him and his football and future! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 THANK YOU for your SONS service. looks like your doing a great job on the grand son a little dirt does a body good! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Randy,Timothy said it all!Ron 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Excellent story Randy, Thank You!Paul Van Scott 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted February 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2014 First of all Randy,I'm very sorry for the loss of your son & daughter-in-law. On the other hand,you are showing him (and he is showing you) not to give up. I commend you both (& your wife) for helping each other through, more than any family should have to endure. From one VET to a fallen one's family,I salute you! 3 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1958 F.W.D. Posted February 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thank you for your family's supreme sacrifice to our country. And well done for taking on raising your grandson as if he were your own, although I doubt there is a soul here that would ever think otherwise of you. 5 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post randyp Posted February 10, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thank you all very much, and to all you that are veterans or have veteran family members, thank you. I miss my son very much, but having my grandson is such a blessing and helps me cope. You are all such wonderful friends,,thank you, randyp 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Randy : Sounds like a good young Man that will go far in life .I was raised by my Grandparents after My dad died of his Injuries from a diesel tank explosion & my mother gave me to my grandparents on my dads side to raise in 1977 .I was 2 yrs old .My grandfather & dad farmed & done excavating also. . Heated the house w/ 2 wood stoves .since I was a kid I was helping w/ wood & as I got older I was splitting wood w/ a maul also & stacking wood .Was on riding on equipment @ 2 yrs old & riding in trucks before that (so I am told) & Pop & his crew had me learning how to operate equipment by age 3 or so .I thank God For my Grandparents raising me cause if it wasn't for them Lord only knows where I would had woundup @ .I In turn helped taking care of my pop (granddad) from age 18 till I was 29 yrs old when he passed @ age 77 .As I felt like I owed it to him for what he done for me.Thank you for your familys service .& KUDOS To you Sir Folks who raise their Grandkids / Niece or Nephew have my upmost Respect . 1 Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I meant to ask about the boy earlier.Y'all done good showing him about real life/work/reward.But Texas? c'mon man. How bout a real team like ..oh...FSU or maybe a Gator? nevermind the Gator, they wear jorts. 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted February 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2014 you got a lot to be proud of,Randy. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 57 bcr said it all . thank you 1 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 That's a boy to be proud of for sure Randy! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I agree 100% with everything said above....Your Story really puts things into perspective. You certainly have something to be proud of ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 He still has a father and you still have a son. You, your son, and Mrs. P have dealt with more tragedy than any family should have to endure. My hat's off to you for the sacrifices you've made to give this boy the life that every kid deserves.What is his name? Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoClueJoe66 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Everybody has took the words right outa my mouth....tell him we wish him the best of luck with his football career. Sorry for the loss of your son and daughter in law, im sure they are proud of him like you and your wife are. Quote This message was brought to you by Hargraves Potted Meat Product. Chopped full of "Peckers & Lips" since 1933 - John Boy & Billy Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post randyp Posted February 10, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2014 He still has a father and you still have a son. You, your son, and Mrs. P have dealt with more tragedy than any family should have to endure. My hat's off to you for the sacrifices you've made to give this boy the life that every kid deserves. What is his name?Thank you, His name is Daniel, and if you saw a picture of his daddy at Daniels age, 13, now, you would think they were twins. It plays with my mind sometimes. Sometimes at baseball or football games, or at things he just says or does around the house, I feel like I have gone back in time. Every now and then I accidentally call him by his daddys name, Lance. He just looks at me and grins. Thank you and all above, I ran outta likes today, Lots of good people on here to like! randyp 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I meant to ask about the boy earlier.Y'all done good showing him about real life/work/reward.But Texas? c'mon man. How bout a real team like ..oh...the Oklahoma Sooners?Maybe he'll change his mind and want to be a Virginia Tech Hokie! 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Condolenceses to you and your family for your loses and admiration for raising and giving opportunity to your grandson. Hope to see Daniel in the Superbowl some day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Green Dash Posted February 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2014 When my Mom died there were 4 little ones at home. I was the youngest at 2 1/2 and my oldest sister was 7. My Dad tried raising us but was also trying to work a full-time and a part-time job. It got to be too much and we eventually went to live with 2 of our Aunts. One family already had 2 daughters and the other had 3. It wasn't until I was older that I could truly understand and appreciate their selflessness. We were split up, but lived about 1/2 hour apart but My Dad would take us for the day on Saturday and the families got together at one of the houses every Sunday. I have one vivid memory of my Mom as well as photos and a cassette tape of her voice from my cousin's birthday party in 1964. Despite the loss our family suffered, I never once dared to feel sorry for myself and owe a debt of gratitude to my Aunt and Uncle that I could never repay. Like yourself,they were just being family. 6 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Randy. The Lord works all things for His purposes. Your son gave his full measure and your grandboy can surely be proud of him.Get that boy a monster mall. There almost as good as a log splitter and a lot cheaper. Will make the grandson strong like bull. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vision386 Posted February 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2014 Randy,knowing your situation from earlier conversations here on BMT I commend you for what you are doing with Daniel,every boy needs a father figure/role model,and I think he's got a pretty damn good one!...............I'm proud to call you my friend!.......Mark 8 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34620-my-lil-hero-buddy/#findComment-231799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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