Truck Drivers in the Vancouver, British Columbia area have the chance of helping in the 2010 Winter Olympics.  Because Cypress Mountain had had such a warm winter this year, snow needs to be brought in by trucks and helicopters for the snow events.  What a great opportunity to tell your grand children what you did for the Olympics!

These drivers haul the snow in dump trucks from about 100 miles north of the Olympic events.  In fact, it looks like when it is said and done, there will be about 300 truckloads of snow that will be moved.  Cool, don’t you think?

It reminds me of stories of my grandfather who, as a truck driver, hauled dirt to help build the Golden Gate Bridge during the depression.  He felt fortunate to have the job to help feed his family and plus, he was involved with something greater than himself.  I’m sure that’s how these dump truck drivers in Vancouver feel, having this great opportunity.

And think about the military truck drivers.  They risk their lives for us through hauling food and ammunition to our troops.  That is something to be proud of.

Truck driving has been a huge part of key moments in history for the past 100 years.  I mentioned the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the Building of the Golden Gate Bridge in.  Vital transportation of the food we eat and the products we need to live are just as important.

So hats off to those drivers making our lives better.  And hats off to those truck drivers risking their lives to protect ours.  And hats off to truck drivers helping in momentous moments in our history.  Your grandchildren will be proud.

http://www.inhabitat.com/2010/02/12/are-the-vancouver-olympics-still-green-after-trucking-in-snow/

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5ipuYUcmTH91-5KghTwjilb-MhofA