Brian and his military working dog, Rico, deployed to Afghanistan with MARSOC in late 2009. In doing so he left me, his stepfather, in charge of his beloved 1998.5 Cummins powered Dodge Ram pick up truck. Now this truck is a high mileage four-wheel drive truck and it drives like one too. Anyone who has driven a performance enhanced diesel powered pick up understands what I mean by that statement. Chuck Howell, good friend and manager of Truck Transmission and Turbo in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, decided that a stock truck just would not do for a two time combat deployed Marine. So he created a coalition of associates and business owners in Colorado that would provide the financial support that was needed for the project.
Chuck decided that a truck worthy of this task would need some of the best parts available. Adding an ATS Diesel Five Star torque converter, and a custom tuned valve body to handle the additional power of the ATS Aurora 3000 turbo charger and Edge performance tuner, would be just about right.
A flier was hung in the front office at Truck Transmission and Turbo. As customers came in to have their vehicles serviced and repaired, they jumped on board and decided to support Project Brian.
Diesel fanatic and competitive sled puller, Phil Phleghardt, owner of Trademark Construction and Design LLC of Colorado threw his support at project Brian because, and I quote, "stock trucks just suck."
When Strong Man competitor Justin Scott went to his boss, Steve Elder, owner of Mile High Tree Care Inc. and told him about the project. After discussing it with Chuck, decided to support the effort as well.
Dylan Armbrust of Armbrust Pro Gym in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Mr. Olympia competitor Phil Heath and the members of Armbrust Pro Gym learned of the project and all decided that Project Brian was worthy of their support.
Randy at L&H Autobody, Tripp Schawab of Nika Energy and Colorado Window Systems Inc. of Brighton, have all have pledged support to thank Brian for his dedication to the protection of our freedoms.
It is amazing to me that people who have never met Brian are willing to say "Thanks". It exemplifies the charitable nature of Americans, even when times are tougher than this fifty plus guy has seen in a long time.
Chuck decided that a truck worthy of this task would need some of the best parts available. Adding an ATS Diesel Five Star torque converter, and a custom tuned valve body to handle the additional power of the ATS Aurora 3000 turbo charger and Edge performance tuner, would be just about right.
A flier was hung in the front office at Truck Transmission and Turbo. As customers came in to have their vehicles serviced and repaired, they jumped on board and decided to support Project Brian.
Diesel fanatic and competitive sled puller, Phil Phleghardt, owner of Trademark Construction and Design LLC of Colorado threw his support at project Brian because, and I quote, "stock trucks just suck."
When Strong Man competitor Justin Scott went to his boss, Steve Elder, owner of Mile High Tree Care Inc. and told him about the project. After discussing it with Chuck, decided to support the effort as well.
Dylan Armbrust of Armbrust Pro Gym in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Mr. Olympia competitor Phil Heath and the members of Armbrust Pro Gym learned of the project and all decided that Project Brian was worthy of their support.
Randy at L&H Autobody, Tripp Schawab of Nika Energy and Colorado Window Systems Inc. of Brighton, have all have pledged support to thank Brian for his dedication to the protection of our freedoms.
It is amazing to me that people who have never met Brian are willing to say "Thanks". It exemplifies the charitable nature of Americans, even when times are tougher than this fifty plus guy has seen in a long time.
This has to be one of the coolest stories around. Our troops deserve all of the thanks we can give them
ReplyDeleteSounds awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI applaud all of those who contributed in any way to this project. Sounds like Brian has a very strong and supportive community and family.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool that so many people have stepped up to help a hero, someone who risks his life everyday for his country. It shows how much people care and want to say thank you. Brian deserves a good running truck after all he's done and been through!
ReplyDeleteThank you all who have stepped in and helped do something so nice for such a worthwhile hero. It's heartwarming to hear that Americans realize the sacrifice our military go through and are willing to show their appreciation. Ooh Rah!
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