Re: 4Wheel Drive Fall Catalog
 

Thanks for the understanding.

Henk
RoyJ wrote:
> This group normally comes down pretty hard on commercial postings but in
> this case, I'll vote for a quiet "thanks for letting us know"
>
> vanDongenHenk@gmail.com wrote:
> > Dear Jeep Enthusiasts,
> >
> > As you know, some things in life happen unexpectedly that are out of
> > the realm of anyone's control. These events can sometimes cause a
> > ripple effect that touches a large group of people.
> >
> > As you may be aware, Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter, passed away
> > tragically on September 4, 2006. Steve's exuberant style and love for
> > what he did made him stand out as one of the most colorful and
> > world-recognized conservationists of our time.
> >
> > Because of his popularity, 4 Wheel Drive Hardware chose to parody a
> > likeness of Steve as our spokesperson for finding "Jeeps in the
> > Wild" on the cover of our recent Fall Jeep® Catalog.
> >
> > Unfortunately, the catalogs that portrayed his likeness were mailed on
> > Friday, September 1st, leaving no time to avoid distribution of our
> > "Jeep Hunter" cover.
> >
> > We sincerely hope that the family and fans of Steve Irwin will see this
> > parody as a tribute to Steve and the millions of people whose lives he
> > touched.
> >
> > We'd also like to take this opportunity to extend to Steve's wife,
> > Terri and their two children, Bindi Sue and Robert our deepest
> > sympathies during this very difficult time.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Henk van Dongen
> > VP of Marketing
> > 4 Wheel Drive Hardware
> >

Re: 4Wheel Drive Fall Catalog
 

Thanks for the understanding.

Henk
RoyJ wrote:
> This group normally comes down pretty hard on commercial postings but in
> this case, I'll vote for a quiet "thanks for letting us know"
>
> vanDongenHenk@gmail.com wrote:
> > Dear Jeep Enthusiasts,
> >
> > As you know, some things in life happen unexpectedly that are out of
> > the realm of anyone's control. These events can sometimes cause a
> > ripple effect that touches a large group of people.
> >
> > As you may be aware, Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter, passed away
> > tragically on September 4, 2006. Steve's exuberant style and love for
> > what he did made him stand out as one of the most colorful and
> > world-recognized conservationists of our time.
> >
> > Because of his popularity, 4 Wheel Drive Hardware chose to parody a
> > likeness of Steve as our spokesperson for finding "Jeeps in the
> > Wild" on the cover of our recent Fall Jeep® Catalog.
> >
> > Unfortunately, the catalogs that portrayed his likeness were mailed on
> > Friday, September 1st, leaving no time to avoid distribution of our
> > "Jeep Hunter" cover.
> >
> > We sincerely hope that the family and fans of Steve Irwin will see this
> > parody as a tribute to Steve and the millions of people whose lives he
> > touched.
> >
> > We'd also like to take this opportunity to extend to Steve's wife,
> > Terri and their two children, Bindi Sue and Robert our deepest
> > sympathies during this very difficult time.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Henk van Dongen
> > VP of Marketing
> > 4 Wheel Drive Hardware
> >

Re: 4Wheel Drive Fall Catalog
 

Thanks for the understanding.

Henk
RoyJ wrote:
> This group normally comes down pretty hard on commercial postings but in
> this case, I'll vote for a quiet "thanks for letting us know"
>
> vanDongenHenk@gmail.com wrote:
> > Dear Jeep Enthusiasts,
> >
> > As you know, some things in life happen unexpectedly that are out of
> > the realm of anyone's control. These events can sometimes cause a
> > ripple effect that touches a large group of people.
> >
> > As you may be aware, Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter, passed away
> > tragically on September 4, 2006. Steve's exuberant style and love for
> > what he did made him stand out as one of the most colorful and
> > world-recognized conservationists of our time.
> >
> > Because of his popularity, 4 Wheel Drive Hardware chose to parody a
> > likeness of Steve as our spokesperson for finding "Jeeps in the
> > Wild" on the cover of our recent Fall Jeep® Catalog.
> >
> > Unfortunately, the catalogs that portrayed his likeness were mailed on
> > Friday, September 1st, leaving no time to avoid distribution of our
> > "Jeep Hunter" cover.
> >
> > We sincerely hope that the family and fans of Steve Irwin will see this
> > parody as a tribute to Steve and the millions of people whose lives he
> > touched.
> >
> > We'd also like to take this opportunity to extend to Steve's wife,
> > Terri and their two children, Bindi Sue and Robert our deepest
> > sympathies during this very difficult time.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Henk van Dongen
> > VP of Marketing
> > 4 Wheel Drive Hardware
> >