Saturday, April 21, 2012

FROM ONE OF ARPIN'S DRIVERS..



We all know how hard it is to lose a friend or family member,death,does not come easy,for ANYBODY,Well?I lost a 25 year friend 6 weeks ago and I believe he went the way any furniture mover would have wanted to go,at the end of a pack and load...There's a bunch of background...



John Rush(RIP)had a medical problem in Georgia 6 weeks ago. I talked to him twice that day and just thought it was a cold....His help realized it was more and took him to a doctor,who placed him in ICU,where he did not return...A pulmonary embolism,took his life.....Imagine a driver dieing on the road and what a mess it was to clean up..



Up Steps Arpin,gets the truck secured,moved to a locked lot,and at that point they step in and work out the details with Johns 5 years girlfriend for EVERYTHING. Talk about a FAMILY of movers?

Every aspect was overseen by them and to the last detail,they listened to the tears...



NOW,They are in the process of getting her stuff moved back to Atlanta(she could not afford to live in California by herself)and I don't think there's going to be anything published as to just what they have done to help. I HAD to say something.....Special thanks need to go out to David Arpin(for being there),Dave Vieira,and most of all to Bruce Fox,he listened to the tears,and DID something about it.



AND folks wonder why I'm so happy here at Arpin???They got our back........Thanks for letting me be here.



John's background and years in the industry are covered in the obit:

John Dewey Rush, 65, of Grover Beach, California unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 9, 2012. His mate of nearly 5 years, Juli DeCarlo, and long-time friend, Michelle Hagarman, were by his side.

John was born to the late Benard Clarence Rush and Jessie Anderson on May 26, 1946 in Warren, Ohio. After graduating high school, he served our country in the Army. Once discharged, John became a long-haul truck driver and spent most of his life on the road serving the public. He had such a zeal for life and enjoyed being on the road travelling the United States. With his contagious laugh, witty humor and caring personality, he made long-lasting friendships everywhere he went.

During his 30+ years as a driver and mover, he worked for North American Van Lines and, most recently, Arpin Van Lines. While picking up a load in Valdosta, Georgia, John fell ill on Tuesday, March 6 and was admitted to Tifton Regional Medical Center. Great praise is deserved for the doctors and ICU nurses who fought tirelessly and exhausted all resources to save John.

John is survived by his mate, Juli DeCarlo. His remains were cremated, and no formal memorial service was held. If a memorial gift would like to be given, it is requested to be sent to Juli DeCarlo at 651 South 9th St, Grover Beach, CA 93433 to defer costs of handling John’s estate.

John’s beaming smile, cheerful laugh, and enduring friendship will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

1 comment:

mhoertsch said...

It is always sad to lose one of ours. Arpin is a first class company who understands family.