Heemeyer's Mountain View Muffler Rocks glass
$25.00
Keep it classy with this elegant rocks glass. Ideal for whiskey and cocktail lovers, it features a classic style and is made in the USA from sturdy, quality glass.
Marvin Heemeyer, a name etched in the annals of history for his unforgettable rampage through the heart of Granby, Colorado, aboard a modified Komatsu D355A bulldozer. This fateful event unfolded on June 4, 2004, and it's commonly known as the "Granby bulldozer rampage" or the "Killdozer incident."
Marvin Heemeyer, a proud owner of Mountain View Muffler, a humble muffler and welding shop nestled in the heart of Granby, found himself embroiled in a relentless battle with local authorities and individuals over zoning disputes and business-related conflicts. Heemeyer firmly believed he'd been dealt an unfair hand by the town's government and local officials, convinced that his grievances remained unheard.
In response to what he saw as ongoing injustices, Heemeyer embarked on a clandestine mission, dedicating months to fortify a bulldozer. He transformed it into a steel-clad behemoth, arming it with an array of formidable weapons, including firearms. On that fateful day, June 4, 2004, he piloted this formidable machine through Granby's streets, leaving in its wake a trail of devastation that included town hall, the local newspaper office, and several other structures.
This harrowing episode ultimately concluded when the fortified bulldozer found itself lodged in the basement of a building, and Marvin Heemeyer took matters into his own hands.
The impact of this incident rippled through Granby, capturing the attention of the nation and the world. It ignited discussions about the boundaries of local government authority, property rights, and the means by which a community addresses its grievances. The bulldozer rampage stands as a stark, tragic reminder of how a dispute between an individual and local authorities can escalate to a violent and destructive crescendo.
• Glass material
• Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
• Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
• Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
• Blank product sourced from the United States
Disclaimer: Not dishwasher or microwave safe. Hand-wash only.
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Type: Rocks Glass
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