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Pay it forward - Thank You Vets! - the sequel

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Integrity, Dumont, NJ 201-385-8100

The beginning of this story...

Every September I send out to my past clients, etc., a free mum & sugar pumpkin to be picked up at a local farm. This year I decided to extend it to all the Veterans in our area. (see original blog & postcard)

The sequel....

I received countless calls to thank me & many letters of appreciation such as I've posted below. I don't think we can do enough for our Veterans, young & old...read some of these letters & let me know if you agree....






Dave Miller, CRS, GRI

'The Real Estate Guy'

75 East Madison Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628

201-385-8100 x 14 Cell: 201-264-3980

Dave@DaveMillerRealEstate.com

www.DaveMillerRealEstate.com

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Comments (16)

Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Oh, my goodness...this left me with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat.  Beautiful gesture on your part and as the wife of an special forces combat vet, I thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Oct 29, 2010 04:40 PM
Lisa Orme
The Master's Key Realty LLC -Windsor, CT - HARTFORD COUNTY - Windsor, CT
Broker/Realtor, ABR, CRS,GRI, PSCS, SFR, Notary Pu

Very nice gesture.  We owe our servicemen so much...we have much freedom at their expense....

Oct 29, 2010 04:42 PM
Wendy Betts
RE/MAX PROGROUP - SOUTH DELTA /SOUTH SURREY & WHITE ROCK - Tsawwassen, BC
South Delta & S. Surrey Realtor

Wow...what more can be said.  Remembering in such a thoughtful way - you surely must be an amazing guy!  Cheers, Wendy Betts - Vancouver BC

Oct 29, 2010 04:42 PM
Noreen Fennell
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Tuxedo, NY
Professional Service, Serious Results

Dave:

I had read your initial post--and thought it was such a great idea.  It is easy to remember to say "thank you" to those who helped us meet our sales goals (although many of us can forget to do that on a regular basis--it was so thoughtful of you to include those who so deserve our thanks for helping us meet such an important goal, our freedom, and the ability to enjoy living in this great country.  Thanks for sharing your notes--it made my day reading them.  Those who have given so much--are so thankful. It puts things in perspective.

Oct 29, 2010 04:45 PM
Nancy Murray
Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty, Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs, CO
Your NICE Real Estate Agent in Colorado Springs

Dave, What a great idea!  You really made their day!

Nancy

Oct 29, 2010 04:47 PM
Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Dave, as a wife of a Vietnam Vet and mother in law to 2 active military men, I can only think to say, Thank You.

Oct 29, 2010 04:47 PM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

Dave, you never know how much small acts of kindess are appreciated.  This is a great idea for fall gifts to past clients and the fact that you included this to Veterans is over the top---I like that!

Oct 29, 2010 05:14 PM
David Alan Cox
REMAX Dallas Suburbs - Dallas, TX
Get Up, Suit Up, Show Up!

AMAZING and very touching! thank you

Oct 29, 2010 05:17 PM
Gerard Gilbers
Higher Authority Markeing - Asheboro, NC
Your Marketing Master

It's awesome what effect the words Thank You can have, especially with a token of your appreciation. Keep up the great work. 

Oct 29, 2010 05:19 PM
Dave Miller
RE/MAX Integrity, Dumont, NJ 201-385-8100 - Dumont, NJ
RE/MAX Real Estate Dumont,NJ - Bergen County, New Jersey Homes for Sale

Susan, Yes I had a lump too...same one I get when I hear the National Anthem or God Bless America...

Lisa, Yes we do!

Wendy, not amazing, just regular.

Oct 29, 2010 05:44 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Great idea, Dave. Keep the good work and keep on paying forward in your Karma Bank!

Oct 29, 2010 05:50 PM
Dave Miller
RE/MAX Integrity, Dumont, NJ 201-385-8100 - Dumont, NJ
RE/MAX Real Estate Dumont,NJ - Bergen County, New Jersey Homes for Sale

Noreen, Well said.  Yes, it's that perspective we need to keep but then we forget, then need to be reminded...forget, reminded,...again and again...

Virginia, THANK YOU!!. and your family.  I was swimming in the ocean yesterday (in NJ)...how great is that, then drove home, worked/got a listing, watched my daughters volleyball game - l can do these things because of your family members & countless military men & women like them past & present...

Oct 29, 2010 06:03 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Dave, I do not believe we can do enough for our veterans. This is so heart-warming and a big pay-it-forward.

Oct 30, 2010 03:54 AM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Dave - what a lovely idea. Congrats. Gay

Oct 31, 2010 05:19 AM
Brian Morgenweck
Power Realty Group, LLC Bergen County, NJ - Hackensack, NJ
Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS, ABR, SRS

Very cool...Good man!!!

Nov 04, 2010 10:12 AM
Dave Miller
RE/MAX Integrity, Dumont, NJ 201-385-8100 - Dumont, NJ
RE/MAX Real Estate Dumont,NJ - Bergen County, New Jersey Homes for Sale

Kathleen, I agree!  When we meet a vet we should say thanks... even if it seems awkward - (it won't be for them), they deserve & appreciate it!

Gay & Brian, Thanks!!!

Nov 08, 2010 10:29 AM