Touching Story about WAZOO group - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

LGAFF · 09-26-2015

I think this is a story everyone should hear about.....what a great group of guys reaching out to a boy with Autism. As a parent of an Autistic child this touched my heart. Below is a quote from the boys mom....

If you have given up on the goodness of people, I am here to tell you there are beautiful souls in this world. They show when you least expect it, and when needed the most.
Most of you know my son Bret , who is now 22, LOVES cars. As a toddler he could name every car. I thought he was a genius! The next year he was diagnosed with autism. My heart sank.
Although a great passion, this has often gotten him into trouble. The 500 donation to the Corvette museum for the sink hole-although needed, was beyond Bret's budget, the special auto attire --adds up. The countless emails to SaabKyle04 and Buyavette can get tiresome. A few weeks ago, Bret bid on Ebay and won a corvette. It was a lovely ZR-1 car in impeccable condition. However, in addition to not having a license, he did not have 25k.
I began my usual apology letter to the seller of the car. I felt terrible. Instead of being angry with Bret, (and me!!) Dempsey Anderson said he would love to "make the young man's day" and invite him out. He said perhaps he can't buy one, but that didn't mean he can't enjoy one!
Dempsey invited his ZR-1 friends over for a corvette gathering. We surprised Bret with a visit. Bret was speechless (shocker). Bret got to "talk corvette", rode in each of Dempsey's 3 corvettes, participated in taking an engine out, and was welcomed into a beautiful group of people. They showed non-judgment, acceptance and kindness. I was beyond touched.
Having a child with autism is not easy, most people do not understand, or care. I have spent his life fighting or apologizing. When people show these acts of kindness, it makes me realize the goodness in mankind, and makes it all worthwhile.
Thank you Dempsey Anderson, Charlie, Richard Muhr, Jun for your kind spirit and for "making a young man's day", mine, Peter's, and everyone I tell the story to.smile emoticon

edram454 · 09-26-2015

Very nice story and a great group of guys. things like this restore your faith in mankind.

ed ramos #3028

Corvettes White · 09-26-2015

It is not the car...

Paul Workman · 09-26-2015

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Originally Posted by Corvettes White

It is not the car...

Oh, so true!!

ZR-1nce removed · 09-26-2015

This story is another example of why I'm so proud to be a member of this special group of corvette enthusiasts. The spirit of helping and giving is alive and well in our WAZOO group. I'm thankful to have you all as friends!!

FU · 09-26-2015

I'm very impressed with these individuals and proud to hear story's like this.

-=Jeff=- · 09-26-2015

Great Story

Z51JEFF · 09-26-2015

That was great hearing that,memories for life.

HAWAIIZR-1 · 09-27-2015

Thanks for sharing this very touching story of kindness. It does not surprise me one bit about the WAZOO gang.

93RubyZ · 09-27-2015

Awesome!!

09-26-2015	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,188	Touching Story about WAZOO group I think this is a story everyone should hear about.....what a great group of guys reaching out to a boy with Autism. As a parent of an Autistic child this touched my heart. Below is a quote from the boys mom.... If you have given up on the goodness of people, I am here to tell you there are beautiful souls in this world. They show when you least expect it, and when needed the most. Most of you know my son Bret , who is now 22, LOVES cars. As a toddler he could name every car. I thought he was a genius! The next year he was diagnosed with autism. My heart sank. Although a great passion, this has often gotten him into trouble. The 500 donation to the Corvette museum for the sink hole-although needed, was beyond Bret's budget, the special auto attire --adds up. The countless emails to SaabKyle04 and Buyavette can get tiresome. A few weeks ago, Bret bid on Ebay and won a corvette. It was a lovely ZR-1 car in impeccable condition. However, in addition to not having a license, he did not have 25k. I began my usual apology letter to the seller of the car. I felt terrible. Instead of being angry with Bret, (and me!!) Dempsey Anderson said he would love to "make the young man's day" and invite him out. He said perhaps he can't buy one, but that didn't mean he can't enjoy one! Dempsey invited his ZR-1 friends over for a corvette gathering. We surprised Bret with a visit. Bret was speechless (shocker). Bret got to "talk corvette", rode in each of Dempsey's 3 corvettes, participated in taking an engine out, and was welcomed into a beautiful group of people. They showed non-judgment, acceptance and kindness. I was beyond touched. Having a child with autism is not easy, most people do not understand, or care. I have spent his life fighting or apologizing. When people show these acts of kindness, it makes me realize the goodness in mankind, and makes it all worthwhile. Thank you Dempsey Anderson, Charlie, Richard Muhr, Jun for your kind spirit and for "making a young man's day", mine, Peter's, and everyone I tell the story to.smile emoticon __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

09-26-2015	#2
edram454 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: .. Posts: 693	Re: Touching Story about WAZOO group Very nice story and a great group of guys. things like this restore your faith in mankind. ed ramos #3028 __________________ EDRAM454 1990 #3028..siamese ported plen/hous/SGC/fidanza/DRM LTHeaders/DRM roll cage/camber rod/drilled slot rotors hawk track pads/grand sport calipers/full corsa exhaust/Hurst/NO cats/custom SGC chip/cbeamplate/315's on all 4/intake water plugged/smog removed..RC injectors/LED lights..SHOULD NOT HAVE PUT ALL THE MONEY IN IT.. SOLD.

09-26-2015	#5
ZR-1nce removed Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gettysburg, PA Posts: 247	Re: Touching Story about WAZOO group This story is another example of why I'm so proud to be a member of this special group of corvette enthusiasts. The spirit of helping and giving is alive and well in our WAZOO group. I'm thankful to have you all as friends!! __________________ 90 ZR-1 #0951 Bright Red (sold) 06 Z51 MN6 Velocity Yellow (sold) 2023 C-8 Z51 ELB WAZOO Member

09-26-2015	#6
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,341	Re: Touching Story about WAZOO group I'm very impressed with these individuals and proud to hear story's like this. __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237

09-26-2015	#7
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,179	Re: Touching Story about WAZOO group Great Story __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

09-26-2015	#3
Corvettes White Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 481	Re: Touching Story about WAZOO group It is not the car...

09-26-2015	#8
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,088	Re: Touching Story about WAZOO group That was great hearing that,memories for life.

09-27-2015	#9
HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,571	Re: Touching Story about WAZOO group Thanks for sharing this very touching story of kindness. It does not surprise me one bit about the WAZOO gang. __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048

09-27-2015	#10
93RubyZ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 309	Re: Touching Story about WAZOO group Awesome!!