My livelihood was stolen from me
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I'm sorry, I was struck by two criminals who stole my livelihood, my service truck. My name is John Kittleson, and I own Raptor Welding.
I'm a veteran small business owner, and not only does this harm my income catastrophically, but it also hurts those who I employ. I have worked with the Colorado Division of unemployment to hire homeless people of color and homeless veterans. I am a very caring person, and I believe those who know me would testify to my good character. So, I am heartbroken, and I have been harmed immensely, all without having done anything to anyone.
I wake up early every day, and I work hard. Now I can't do that, and I'm not sure what will come of all this. As you can imagine, it's quite terrifying to be in such a position.
It brings pain to my heart to be so vulnerable, and I even feel bashful writing these words asking for help. My service truck was stolen with thousands of dollars worth of equipment attached to it and inside of the lockboxes. I will take whatever help I can get because I need it.
I know I'm probably breaking every sales rule by saying this, but I feel I must. You don't have to give me anything; until the day I die, I will live under the principle that I don't deserve anything. I am thankful for everything I receive, never entitled.
TLDR; I'm still very emotional if that was too much of a rant. I'm just trying to say thank you so, so much for any help. Life is hard.
I'm a veteran small business owner, and not only does this harm my income catastrophically, but it also hurts those who I employ. I have worked with the Colorado Division of unemployment to hire homeless people of color and homeless veterans. I am a very caring person, and I believe those who know me would testify to my good character. So, I am heartbroken, and I have been harmed immensely, all without having done anything to anyone.
I wake up early every day, and I work hard. Now I can't do that, and I'm not sure what will come of all this. As you can imagine, it's quite terrifying to be in such a position.
It brings pain to my heart to be so vulnerable, and I even feel bashful writing these words asking for help. My service truck was stolen with thousands of dollars worth of equipment attached to it and inside of the lockboxes. I will take whatever help I can get because I need it.
I know I'm probably breaking every sales rule by saying this, but I feel I must. You don't have to give me anything; until the day I die, I will live under the principle that I don't deserve anything. I am thankful for everything I receive, never entitled.
TLDR; I'm still very emotional if that was too much of a rant. I'm just trying to say thank you so, so much for any help. Life is hard.
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John Kittleson
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Aurora, CO