Posted on 12/15/2014 2:47:58 PM PST by jeannineinsd
A San Diego father of six shown in a viral 10News video yelling at Ferguson protestors who were blocking Interstate 5 during rush hour in La Jolla in late November expected to go to jail after his confrontation.
Instead, his family got $15,000 in donations and an early Christmas.
Tyree Landrum works three jobs to support his wife and six kids. On the morning of Nov. 26, Landrum was headed to work when a group of University of California, San Diego, students shut down Interstate 5 near Nobel Drive to protest the Ferguson grand jury decision. The video showed Landrum shove a protester, grab a bullhorn and go on a rant. The video garnered significant support for Landrum on social media.
“I was inspired by his dedication, his willingness to fight to support his family,” 10News viewer Ryan Fusco said. “So I decided to start a crowd-funding campaign and it took off. It blew way past what our expected goal was.”
Tyree and his wife watched as Fusco and several others decorated a Christmas tree and brought in loads of wrapped gifts -- too many to count. Then Tyree called the children in.
“Whoa!” one of his young daughters said in disbelief, eyes glued on the lit tree surrounded by mounds of colorful presents.
Tyree’s wife held a baby as the five other children shyly started exploring the tree -- as if they were unsure all the gifts were really for them.
Once the children got the green light from dad to open a few presents, they were all giggles and smiles. Reality set in.
“Very, very happy, excited, glad and blessed,” Tyree said smiling as he watched his children open gifts.
“I thought I was going to go to jail,” Tyree said. “I never expected my kids would get the best Christmas of their lives.”
http://www.10news.com/news/angry-driver-pushes-student-protester-on-blocked-i-5-112614
Tyree should run for Congress.
Thought that was in Portland OR?
Pray America wakes up
Nice story but come on, 6 kids? At least he’s working I guess.
He has six kids apparently all with the same woman AND they all live together. AMAZING!
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Great story. Thank you for posting this. Good on Tyree!
God bless this man. What is wrong with having 6 kids? He is not asking you to support them.
And if you don't make your minimum quota, how snarkily should you expect to be mocked by society?
Sheesh.
Every uplifting story needs its pooper....
Someone Has Seen the Future!
And it looks like this:
Any Street, Anywhere USA
Victim: Officer, officer! That man just stole my purse!
Officer: Good morning ma’m, or does that pronoun offend you. If so, please advise me of the correct pronoun I may use in order to not....
victim: Officer, you’re not listening to me! That man stole my purse.
officer: That gentleman across the street?
Victim: Yeah, that’s him.
officer: Okay, let me go talk to him.
victim: He’s a big guy, don’t you want some help?
Officer: Oh no, anything that might give the appearance of a show of force isn’t allowed.
Officer leaves to talk to the alleged suspect and then returns:
Officer: Is it a red purse with black trim and brass colored clasp with the initials MS on the side?
Victim: That’s it, my name is Mary Smith and those are my initials. That’s my purse.
Officer: I figured it was yours, he doesn’t look like the purse type. The problem is he doesn’t want to give it back.
Victim: Well, arrest him, he robbed me of that purse. He punched me, knocked me down and then took my purse. Look at this bruise on my arm, and I’m bleeding from my forehead.
Officer: I’m afraid I can’t do that. He said he wouldn’t allow me to arrest him. I can call the EMS folks though to treat you for your injuries. There will be a fee of course.
Victim: What??!! You have to arrest him. He committed a robbery and I’m the victim. I demand you arrest him.
Officer: I’m afraid I can’t do that. He said he would fight if I tried to arrest him and our new Rules Of Engagement don’t allow us to confront a hostile suspect.
Victim: Rules Of Engagement? What the hell is that?
Officer: Basically it means if the alleged suspect offers any resistance, or even says he will resist, our Rules Of Engagement say we shall not “engage”. It’s really quite simple and it makes our job much simpler. No more fights, no violence involved and everyone is much safer that way aren’t they?
Victim: But he robbed me and he’s standing right there, you mean you can’t do anything?
Officer: Oh, whether or not I could do something doesn’t matter. I’m not allowed to confront a possibly hostile suspect. Perhaps you could talk to him and see if he will come down to the precinct house and turn himself in.
Victim: That’s it? That’s all you can do?
Officer: Well, I can give you our website and you can make a report of this alleged crime. It’s a really neat website, designed by the same folks that did that Affordable Care Act site. And I’d be glad to give you the office phone numbers for Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and Eric Holder.
Victim: Will they do anything?
Officer: Not really, they’re only interested if I do something.
Victim: Well did you at least get his name so I know who the bad guy is when I make this report?
Officer: No, he didn’t want to give me his name, and gosh all I can do is ask.
Victim: This is incredible. He’s just standing over there like he knows nothing will be done about this.
Officer: I know. Happens all the time now. Well, have a nice day and call any time, we’re here to help.
Victim: But officer....
Officer: You’ll have to excuse me, I have to go apologize to that gentlemen for disrupting his day.
Sounds very prophetic.
http://secondcitycop.blogspot.com/
“Nice story but come on, 6 kids? “
What is the proper number of kids for him to have?
When you struggling ie living paycheck to paycheck it’s not a good idea to have 6 kids.
Six kids dear is one too many when you’re one paycheck away from welfare.
A lot of us would never have been born if our parents waited for the right financial time.
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So, one’s financial status should determine whether or not a couple has children?
There’s a huge difference between this fella and the welfare baby momma’s spitting out 6-8 kids with different last names who are gaming the system.
I don’t see anything that gives us any insight as to his background. Did he lose a good paying job as a result of the recession(depression) and is working his tail off to support his family vs. going on welfare?
I don’t know, nor do I care.
I salute this man and wish him well in his efforts to demonstrate to his children that no matter how hard times may be, keep pushing forward. Don’t rely on the gov’t to provide.
Sometimes the struggling brings a couple closer together, and their children learn a lot from seeing their parents work together.
I am partial to big families, as I came from a family of 11.
Have a nice life anyway dear, bless your heart.
Meow. Meow. Meow meow meow.
It’s the hearty acceptance of the grace of God that makes the difference. Small or large.
Really, this story puts skin (no pun intended) on the adage “May his tribe increase.”
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