Fellow Oath Keepers Lend A Helping Hand
I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to North Carolina Oath Keepers William, Bill and Pat for tracking my journey home from Camp LeJeune NC and giving me the support that I so desperately needed.
In summary, I had taken my two grandchildren, age 20 months and 8 years old, along with our son’s girlfriend and two puppies to visit our daughter. My car started running hot on the trip. I was unable to find anyone to repair it as it was on a weekend. I nursed it along the entire trip and had to make multiple stops to let it cool and add more water to the cooling system. It was a very trying trip especially with my two grandchildren and the puppies. A good portion of my stops were after dark and in the rain. A few were on the side of the interstate in the middle of nowhere or at a truckers sleeping area. A few tears shed, restless and tired children, hyper puppies, and many times concerned for the safety of my family and missing the security of my husband terribly. No gun, just a can of mace and a crying baby to deter any attempt of harm.
I called Rand when he was at the conference to update him on the events which caused him great concern. (Sorry Rand for adding chaos to your trip) How could he assist me thousands of miles away? He told me to hold on, sit tight and I would here from him soon.
The next thing I knew my phone was ringing and it was William from NC, he told me that Rand had contacted him with my dilemma and he was there to help. He offered to pick us up or do whatever he had to do to make us safe. No longer had I hung up the phone with William and Bill from NC called and expressed the same offer. The phone rang again and it was Pat from NC…again, offering support and help. I was surrounded by help! William told me they were tracking my progress toward home and they all told me that help was just a phone call away. I couldn’t believe it! All three of these wonderful people called systematically to check on my progress. I told them that I felt so cared for and was given hope that I would make it and get my babies home safe because they had my back. William responded by saying “if we can’t do the little stuff, how do we expect to be able to do the big stuff?” I have to say, this was BIG stuff to me!
One of my stops was in a parking lot at a truck stop. I noticed a police officer sitting in his car far across the parking lot. In his direct view was my hood up and steam trailing to the sky. Tired, afraid and emotionally drained, I thought, there was hope. The police officer will help me. I put my granddaughter on my hip and walked to his car. He watched me walking toward him as he talked on his cell phone. When I approached his car he haphazardly and with a look of “you’re bothering me” rolled down his window and asked if he could help me. I told him my story and asked if he could help me find someone to look at my car. He told me no. He suggested Walmart Auto and pointed in the direction of the store as he gave me haphazard directions. Never offered to find the phone number, give me a ride, follow me, look at my car. Never got out of his car, shook my hand, asked if we needed anything or if there was anything in addition he could do. He told me I should get a hotel room and wait until Monday to get the car fixed. Again, never offered a ride, suggest a hotel or anything. I was heart broken that the very man that was here to protect and serve had nothing to offer. As soon as we finished our conversation, he rolled his window up with me still standing there with baby on my hip.
I got to my car and tearfully found the # for Walmart in my navigational device. I called automotive and was informed that they didn’t have the tools to work on a Cadillac. But, the mechanic offered to come and pick us up and take us to a hotel. Now that is an example of protect and serve! I plan to write the management at Walmart and express my gratitude. The mechanic even said that if I found that I needed anything to please call him back and he made sure I had his number.
Along my way I had a couple opportunities to hand out some Oath Keepers push cards. I only wish I had thought to give one to the officer. He needs a wake up call.
It’s also funny how things happen the way they are supposed to. Another tid bit about the trip was that there was a rock slide on the TN-NC line which caused us to have to take a detour. Had we not have had to take the detour we would not have ended up so close to the people who where offering help! The Oath Keepers in the Tri-Cities were not directly called by Rand but, I knew that they were waiting and ready to help.
We made it home at 11:30pm. We should have been home about 7pm. A 7 hour trip turned into 13. We were exhausted and I was so thankful to place my grandchildren into the arms of their parents. Safe and unharmed.
At 12:30 AM my phone rang again. It was William. He wanted to know that I made it home. He said he was getting ready to go to work and wanted to be sure I didn’t need him before he left.
This experience has taught me a lot. It taught me that human kindness is still strong. It taught me that Oath Keepers are truly a unique group of people and that when needed, they are there. It taught me that with one phone call a band of angels can be united for the needs of one individual or many. It taught me that I am cared for and that it matters to others that we are safe. It taught me gratefulness and admiration for not only Oathkeepers but for each of you as individuals.
I know that there were many more Oath Keepers involved than the folks I directly spoke with. Our gratitude goes out to the NC Oathkeepers and members of Alarm and Muster that responded to my needs. Bless you all!
I am proud to be an Oath Keepers!
Wow, that is a wonderful testimonial! Please remember though that not all police officers are like the one you encountered. I had a REALLY nice one who came and talked to me when I was stranded in a Wal-Mart parking lot for the evening. Sitting there in my car, with no money for a hotel, and crying my eyes out because of something that had happened to my (now ex) boyfriend. He came up, asked me if I was OK, of course he could tell I was upset, told me that it was not safe to be in the parking lot all by myself, and when I told him that I had nowhere else to go, the only thing he said was “well, if a Captain or someone else comes along, don’t mention that I saw you here and didn’t run you off, but I’ll drive by on my watch and check on you thru the night.”
I thought that was the nicest thing anyone could have said or done at the time. Welcome to Oath Keepers and proud to stand with you to defend our Constitution!
Dawn, Thank you for your story. Yes, you are exactly correct in saying that not all police officers are like the one that I experienced. I have had positive experiences with police officers in the past. I am not trying to peg hole all police officers. But, my experience was a good example of why the Oathkeepers message is so important. I am glad you had a positive experience when you were in need. In reading your story however, I wish he would not have stated “don’t tell my sergeant, or maybe have asked, “can I take you to a hotel and pay for your room for the night?” Anyway, I am glad that you felt safe and made it through the experience with the feeling of being cared for. Thank you too for being an Oathkeeper! Glad to have another sister on board!
Thank you for your wonderful testimonial. I’m proud of these Oath Keepers who helped.
Semper Fi
Looks as if I joined the right organization. As a single mom I could easily put myself in your shoes and it is so encouraging to know that there are still good people in this world that will lend a helping hand to a fellow patriot. So glad your journey took you home safely. The officer you encountered is unfortunate as I know from personal experience with the police that the majority are very helpful and concerned with the public’s safety.
Yup! No doubt about it! That Oath Keepers organization is nothing but a bunch of domestic terrorists! Why, that lady is lucky they didn’t kill her! Who knows what those right-wing fanatics won’t do!
Cool. It’s good to know I’m not the only one who still thinks like that.
whos that nice lady on the left? im sure the cop would have helped had he been able to motor boat those knockers. semper fi brother.
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