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DANIEL PARMLEY Jr. wrote:
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> Easy now,
>
> I know Frank, he is a well educated business man and very appropriate about
> every action he does. As a professional I could not see him doing anything
> in an unsafe manor ( if for no other reason than legal ) purposely. Even if
> he was driving #1, or if he or the driver was aware of the proximity of the
> other reenactors. I have no problem stating that this incident would in no
> way reflect who Mr. Buck is, even if it did happen as stated. Do not worry
> people Frank is on "our" side.
>
> Dan Parmley Jr.
> Tactical Vehicle Depot
> artillerydan@prodigy.net
> GPW (1-3-44 SN:170660)
> M37 (USMC) 1951
> M101A1 trailer (USMC) 196?
> M756A2 pipeline truck (Seabees) 1969
> M2A2 105mm Howitzer 1952
> M2A2 105mm Howitzer 1943
> XM34 (Little John) Rocket Launcher 1960
> M274A1 Mule 19??
> + other trailers
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: The Jeep Dogs <jeepdogs@hotmail.com>
> To: Military Vehicles List <mil-veh@uller.skylee.com>
> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 11:02 AM
> Subject: [MV] Alleged Unsafe Operation of Vehicle
>
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> > Ladies and Gents,
> >
> > I have recently heard of an incident, which if true is quite disturbing.
> > Allegedly, Mr Frank Buck, during the Fort Indiantown Gap WWII reenactment
> > was operating his M-18 in a reckless manner, needlessly operating at
> > excessive speed in the close proximity to personnel. Now, I know there
> are
> > folks that will always act irresponsibly with their vehicles, however, if
> > this incident is true, what is disturbing is that Frank Buck is a member
> of
> > the MVPA board isn't he?
> >
> > While I was not a witness to the alleged incident, I know several folks
> that
> > have attested to what happened and they were all very unhappy. One, has
> > extensive experience in the Military with tracked vehicles (20+ years in
> the
> > military) and he was absolutely livid about the operation which needlessly
> > placed people's lives at risk.
> >
> > If Mr Buck is on this list or this can be forwarded to him, I ask he
> please
> > provide a rebuttal to the accusation. This is serious business and if
> > true, he has no business being a board member of the MVPA.
> >
> > My intent here is not to renew the discussion/agruement about the purpose
> or
> > composition of the MVPA board. Rather, my intent is to determine whether
> a
> > board member has acted in a manner inconsistent with the purpose and
> charter
> > of the MVPA, not to mention common sense.
> >
> > Folks, I've thought long and hard before I posted this. I believe
> however,
> > if we simply let this incident go we are placing the future of the entire
> > hobby at risk. Should we wait until someone is maimed or killed before we
> > act?
> >
> > Maybe I am all wet on this. This is why I would really like to hear Mr
> > Buck's side of the story.
> >
> > Jim Rice
> > MVPA 16814
> >
> >
> >
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I agree- Frank is a very responsible person.
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