Goodbye, Subaru

You were wonderful. 

We spent many years together and had numerous incredible experiences. One such experience was when we road tripped through California for nearly two months, and you provided me with many good nights of sleep. You’ve been my transportation, my bed, and my home. I appreciate your willingness to help me out.

My Desk and Workspace setup while living out of my car in California

You climbed mountains with me. 
You carried out big game animals.
You kept me safe on ridiculously sketchy roads.
You nimbly avoided deer and elk with ease.
You were my mobile office.
You provided a comfortable spot to take many naps.
You brought me so much joy.

But yeah, we had our issues. You broke down once. Okay…maybe more than once. But shit happens. Don’t worry about it. We made it through the hard times and came out stronger.

People told me I should get rid of you. They told me you weren’t good for me. I decided they were wrong, and I’m glad I did.

But sometimes things happen that you can’t control.

In the early morning hours of December 10th, 2017, a vehicle was stolen. That stolen vehicle led Missoula police on a pursuit through the town. I am not quite sure how long the chase lasted, but it ended with the stolen vehicle T-boning you as you sat there, parked so peacefully on 6th street. The vehicle went off-road and sped through Sacajawea City Park. It managed to maneuver its way around multiple trees before directly impacting your right rear door panel. You stopped it dead in its tracks, and the police officers were able to apprehend the man shortly thereafter. 

The house to your left was directly in the path of the rogue vehicle and would have likely been hit. But you stopped it. You protected it.

One of the officers said: “This car was kind of a Hero.”

I agree.


It’s only appropriate that you were taken from me in such a heroic manner. You sacrificed yourself for others even in your final moments. You protected the house… and the people in it. You were a selfless Sube. Thank you for everything.



Rest in Peace My Friend.

Comments 198,019

  12. I wanted to draft you the little observation to finally give many thanks again for these lovely things you’ve contributed above. It’s really pretty open-handed of people like you to supply unhampered just what a number of us would’ve distributed for an ebook in order to make some cash for their own end, specifically given that you could possibly have done it if you ever considered necessary. The thoughts as well worked like a fantastic way to fully grasp someone else have the identical keenness just as my own to know the truth way more when considering this issue. Certainly there are millions of more enjoyable sessions up front for those who scan through your blog.

    Reply

  14. Thank you so much for providing individuals with an exceptionally terrific chance to read critical reviews from this site. It is always so good and jam-packed with a great time for me and my office colleagues to visit your blog nearly 3 times in 7 days to read through the fresh issues you have got. Not to mention, I’m just actually satisfied considering the very good techniques served by you. Selected two tips in this posting are rather the most efficient we have all ever had.

    Reply

  16. I would like to express thanks to you for rescuing me from this type of difficulty. Because of surfing through the world-wide-web and meeting views which are not helpful, I believed my entire life was well over. Being alive devoid of the answers to the difficulties you’ve resolved through your main short post is a critical case, as well as ones that could have in a negative way affected my career if I hadn’t encountered your web page. Your own personal understanding and kindness in handling the whole lot was helpful. I’m not sure what I would have done if I had not encountered such a stuff like this. I can also at this time look forward to my future. Thanks a lot so much for the expert and effective guide. I won’t think twice to refer your blog to anyone who should receive care on this situation.

    Reply

  17. I simply wanted to write a simple message to say thanks to you for all the remarkable tricks you are sharing here. My considerable internet research has now been honored with high-quality ideas to go over with my pals. I ‘d say that most of us site visitors are definitely lucky to live in a notable community with so many outstanding individuals with very helpful ideas. I feel very privileged to have come across your entire webpage and look forward to really more awesome times reading here. Thanks a lot again for everything.

    Reply

  18. I truly wanted to type a small word to be able to appreciate you for the stunning solutions you are sharing on this site. My time intensive internet lookup has finally been paid with really good concept to talk about with my companions. I would repeat that most of us website visitors are unequivocally blessed to dwell in a fantastic network with many outstanding individuals with helpful techniques. I feel quite happy to have encountered your website and look forward to so many more fabulous times reading here. Thanks again for a lot of things.

    Reply

Join the Conversation

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *