Today, we have a somewhat different kind of “feel good story”. And FWIW: you might want to have a tissue handy while you read this.
Ms. Bridget Stevens is a military spouse. Her husband is a member of the National Guard; he’s currently deployed OCONUS.
Recently, her furnace broke down. This left Ms. Stevens and her two children without heat.
She called a local shop, Betlyn Heating and Cooling. The owner, Mr. Paul Betlyn, attempted to talk her through getting the furnace restarted. When that failed, he came out and fixed the furnace.
So far, nothing out of the ordinary. But what happened next is a bit unusual.
Mr. Betlyn gave Ms. Stevens a “deployment discount” since her husband was deployed. Instead of the normal roughly $150 that the repairs would have cost, Mr Betlyn charged her . . . one dollar.
He then told her that the $1 charge was a joke – and to thank her husband for his service.
I’m serious. The linked story has more details, and is IMO certainly worth reading.
Well done, Mr. Betlyn. Your head – and heart – are certainly in the right place.
Thank you, sir. If I’m ever within your service area and need HVAC repairs, I think I know who’s getting my business.
ahh Good state of the week story…
awesome !!!!!!
Paul Betlyn of Moon Township’s Betlyn Heating and Cooling
Mr. Betlyn you might not be famous, but you sure as hell deserve the chance to become famous for doing something well beyond just doing the “right” thing.
Mr. Paul Betlyn made a statement that men like Mr. Stevens and his family deserve our consideration for the hardships they endure as military families, Mr. Paul Betlyn deserves our appreciation as a military community for this act of decency.
Mr. Paul Betlyn, Bravo Zulu on a job well done sir. Here’s hoping you have so much business you have some new tax issues to deal with!!
Amen.
Mr Betlyn…..MAY GOD BLESS YOU SIR!
More proof that there are Real Peoe out there who really give a damn. KUDOS Mr. Betlyn!
One of those ‘random acts of kindness’ that everybody likes to hear about. Thank you, Hondo, for posting this.
Heard about this earlier, but didn’t realize until now that they’re right in my neck of the woods! Definitely gonna make sure to give Mr. Betlyn a call whenever my furnace needs work again.
Nice guy, and a good businessman, too. That makes the whole week better.
(THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE)
(while wiping away tears – – -it’s a dust allergy thing)
Outstanding, Mr.Betlyn, just outstanding!
A super Hooah shout out to Mr. Paul Betlyn of Betlyn Heating and Cooling!
If you’re in his neck of the woods and need HVAC service please look him up!
Nice start to the week! Thanks for posting it, Hondo and thanks for being such an outstanding American, Mr Betlyn!
Mr. Betlyn did quality work, Charged a buck, and gained thousands of admirers and customers for a total outlay of $149 in labor, a smile and a thank you. He’s the guy I’d be calling for furnace work!
For those interested:
http://betlynheating.com/
Well done Sir!