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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsEl Paso shooting widower receives new car after old one stolen following wife's funeral
The original SUV sustained damage to its windshield, hood and roof after it was reportedly stolen and wrecked, according to tow truck driver Eduardo Moreno with El Paso Towing. Moreno towed the vehicle back to Bascos home for free, after recognizing his name from media coverage.
Basco told the towing company that a pressure washing machine, which had been inside a trailer parked next to the SUV, was also stolen, according to Moreno.
Casa Ford Dealership stepped up to replace Bascos SUV with one thats the same color as the original he shared with his wife. Basco also received a trailer from Desert Haven Trailers and an installed hitch.
Hes obviously still very torn up because of the tragedy that occurred, so hes extremely grateful. Honestly, from my perspective, [hes] a humble man who doesnt want a lot of attention and hes received a lot, so we just want to offer this," said Ronnie Lowenfield, co-owner of the dealership.
https://www.kold.com/2019/08/19/day-after-wifes-funeral-el-paso-shooting-widower-has-car-stolen-wrecked/
spanone
(135,823 posts)leftieNanner
(15,082 posts)I hoped that a local car dealer would step forward.
Sometimes we need to be reminded that human beings do possess kindness.
sdfernando
(4,930 posts)from Starman (1984)...."We are interested in your species...You are a strange species, not like any other, and you would be surprised how many there are. Intelligent but savage. Shall I tell you what I find beautiful about you? You are at your very best when things are worst"
leftieNanner
(15,082 posts)And your post reminded me of what Fred Rodgers said "Look for the helpers".
We could sure use some Fred Rodgers around here these days.
sdfernando
(4,930 posts)BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Long live Mr Rogers. ❤️
fierywoman
(7,683 posts)sdfernando
(4,930 posts)its from a scene near the end of the movie. Quite emotional. Check out the film, I thought it was a well done Sci Fi movie. Didn't rely on flashy effects and overbearing score. Under-rated movie in my opinion.
one of my favorites. There were so many truths in it, a nice little mirror for humanity.
3catwoman3
(23,973 posts)Totally loved it.
calimary
(81,220 posts)I saw Starman so long ago I forgot this one.
yonder
(9,663 posts)uponit7771
(90,335 posts)Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)can always be counted on to come to the rescue. How much misery can one man take? I hope KARMA is swift and just punishing whoever stole his vehicle.
bearssoapbox
(1,408 posts)Vinca
(50,261 posts)dalton99a
(81,451 posts)LittleGirl
(8,282 posts)One action at a time! Thank you kind dealership owner.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,328 posts)May he have time to grieve with no further setbacks, without feeling alone. His new extended family seems to be taking care of him with gentleness and respect.
MontanaMama
(23,307 posts)Universe, please look after this gentleman.
Demovictory9
(32,449 posts)Hulk
(6,699 posts)Kudos to those businesses that stood up and helped out. Nobody should have to suffer like this. I can only imagine how torn up I would be if my wife who is Hispanic was murdered so senselessly and taken from me.
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)to help him. I bet they get more in business than this SUV cost them. But even if they don't, I bet the owner was glad to help him.
I hope many blessings come his way.
Toorich
(391 posts)...down there, as soon as I thought I needed a car it
would come from Casa Ford Dealership. Hell, I might go get one
anyway and bring it back home.
richdj25
(162 posts)Casa Ford - it won't heel Mr. Basco's heart but it helps to make things easier to manage. Can't help but shed some tears everytime I read about him.
Glad there's some Big hearts around him to lend a hand.
BadgerMom
(2,770 posts)Casa Ford.
GoCubsGo
(32,079 posts)I'm glad he got a new one. Good on Casa Ford.
Demovictory9
(32,449 posts)Last edited Tue Aug 20, 2019, 11:53 PM - Edit history (1)
GoCubsGo
(32,079 posts)The roof damage is what seems odd. Perhaps a very large person got up there and jumped up and down on it. That sounds likes something some punk would do.
uncle ray
(3,156 posts)Demovictory9
(32,449 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,079 posts)Harker
(14,012 posts)to even begin to mitigate the atrocities heaped on this man.
It's been heartening to see people around the world stand up to be counted for the good.
Scruffy1
(3,255 posts)I find it hard to believe it was a random act. I think he used this vehicle to pull a trailer behind his car with a pressure washer to wash cars in dealer lots. I live next to Casa Ford and I do believe that the gift was sincere. That's the way El Paso is. If they think we will live in fear of them they are wrong. I'll bet the feds are sifting through 8 chan as we s It broke my heart whe the tow drivers wife reported this on gace book. Killed his wife and tried to take away his livlihood for being of Mexian ancestry like most of El Paso.
lame54
(35,284 posts)Actually - beautiful