To preface this post, Doyle would not recognize my name if he saw it. He might recognize my face, but he would probably place me if I mentioned my daughter and her in-laws.
Over the years I have run into Doyle in Sportsman?s Warehouse and Cabela?s. The first time, at Sportsman?s in Provo (several years ago), he had a table set-up in front of the store, selling videos. We talked for sometime about hunting in general and the videos he had. The entire conversation was about questions I had. He was a good listener and was very personable, not at all arrogant. He never once took over the conversation to talk about himself. I walked away after purchasing my first Doyle Moss produced video.
The most recent experience was in Cabela?s (Lehi, UT) last fall. He appeared to be in a hurry, picking up some last second stuff for a hunt. Because I am a talker, I started a conversation with him. He was cordial and did not try to brush me off so he could get on the road. He stopped everything and just talked until I was done.
The most telling experience for me, regarding Doyle?s character and who he really is inside, happened 3 years ago this coming January. My 4 month old granddaughter had unexpectedly passed away on New Year?s Eve while at my daughter?s in-laws home. It was a tough time for the entire extended family. My wife and I drove down to Utah the morning of the funeral. We arrived early and were a little worried as we drove up the hill leading to the in-laws home. There was a fresh blanket (more like a quilt
) of snow about 8-10 inches deep on the roads. When we pulled into the driveway it was completely clear of any snow. This driveway is large and it was evident that a lot of time and effort went into clearing it.
When I set down with my son-in-law?s family I commented that they must have been up pretty early to get the driveway cleared. My son-in-law?s father said that he got out of bed after hearing a noise outside. When he looked out the window to the front of his house he saw his ?across the street? neighbor, Doyle Moss, in the driveway clearing the snow. No one had asked Doyle to do this. He was aware of the family?s loss because the neighborhood had seen the ambulance come and go. He did it because he saw a need and took care of it.
I hope Doyle is not bothered by me sharing these experiences with the MosterMuleys group. I know he did not clear a snow covered driveway the morning of a babies funeral so people would talk about it. I appreciate the deed he did that early January morning and I appreciate the personable way he has talked with me when I have run into him in the stores. I am sure Doyle is not perfect, just as none of us are. The only things I can truly gage Doyle on are the personal experiences I have had with him. For those of you who have never met Doyle or have formed an opinion based on your cousin?s neighbor?s friend?s experience, hopefully this will give some ?food for thought.?
--Robert ?JadgBob? Scott
Over the years I have run into Doyle in Sportsman?s Warehouse and Cabela?s. The first time, at Sportsman?s in Provo (several years ago), he had a table set-up in front of the store, selling videos. We talked for sometime about hunting in general and the videos he had. The entire conversation was about questions I had. He was a good listener and was very personable, not at all arrogant. He never once took over the conversation to talk about himself. I walked away after purchasing my first Doyle Moss produced video.
The most recent experience was in Cabela?s (Lehi, UT) last fall. He appeared to be in a hurry, picking up some last second stuff for a hunt. Because I am a talker, I started a conversation with him. He was cordial and did not try to brush me off so he could get on the road. He stopped everything and just talked until I was done.
The most telling experience for me, regarding Doyle?s character and who he really is inside, happened 3 years ago this coming January. My 4 month old granddaughter had unexpectedly passed away on New Year?s Eve while at my daughter?s in-laws home. It was a tough time for the entire extended family. My wife and I drove down to Utah the morning of the funeral. We arrived early and were a little worried as we drove up the hill leading to the in-laws home. There was a fresh blanket (more like a quilt
) of snow about 8-10 inches deep on the roads. When we pulled into the driveway it was completely clear of any snow. This driveway is large and it was evident that a lot of time and effort went into clearing it. When I set down with my son-in-law?s family I commented that they must have been up pretty early to get the driveway cleared. My son-in-law?s father said that he got out of bed after hearing a noise outside. When he looked out the window to the front of his house he saw his ?across the street? neighbor, Doyle Moss, in the driveway clearing the snow. No one had asked Doyle to do this. He was aware of the family?s loss because the neighborhood had seen the ambulance come and go. He did it because he saw a need and took care of it.
I hope Doyle is not bothered by me sharing these experiences with the MosterMuleys group. I know he did not clear a snow covered driveway the morning of a babies funeral so people would talk about it. I appreciate the deed he did that early January morning and I appreciate the personable way he has talked with me when I have run into him in the stores. I am sure Doyle is not perfect, just as none of us are. The only things I can truly gage Doyle on are the personal experiences I have had with him. For those of you who have never met Doyle or have formed an opinion based on your cousin?s neighbor?s friend?s experience, hopefully this will give some ?food for thought.?
--Robert ?JadgBob? Scott
