Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Hero of the Day

 Meet one of the unsung heroes of the Jackson water crisis.  Joe Campbell posted on Facebook: 

My 86 yo dad who owns Delta Constructors in Flowood has crews attempting today to install a pump at the stricken Jackson water treatment plant. Time Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, CNN and the NYT are all reporting on the crisis…for him it’s just another day at the office.
 
The original failed pumps are waiting to be fixed but parts aren’t available yet because of supply chain issues of course. Hope this Hail Mary works!
 
Update! The pump was delivered by a big outfit out of Florida this morning and my dad’s men are attempting to install it, but they made my dad’s guys put their company sticker on their helmets to get credit, my dad just laughed about it, he just wants to get it done.
 
Latest-it’s up and pumping! Hope things improve quickly!
 
 May be an image of 1 person, cat and indoor

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

Incredible how fast things can get done when you hire folks that actually work. The mayor has been blabbing about this for years, just talking, right, talking about what’s wrong. You look dumb as hell, Chockwe. You a dumb boy and gonna be exposed on the National stage. For you and your cronies, any kind of attention is cool. Damn you are dumb.

Anonymous said...

This man is a true American, thank you!

anonymous said...

Aweome!!! Thank God !

Anonymous said...

Please, please give him our thanks!!

Morley Sofa said...

BREAKING - AP - Mayor Chokwe Lumumba calls in resources from state and federal agencies to assist the city in dealing with the current crisis caused by rain and flooding. The mayor has directed the state's governor to assist where needed and has ordered state agencies to be on standby pending assignments.

The governor has been allowed to set up a 'command post' at the Curtis water treatment plant to facilitate photo opportunities. Windbreakers with City of Jackson logo have been provided to all state and federal officials assisting the mayor in ongoing efforts to deal with the crisis.

Anonymous said...

Kudos to him and still working at 86! He needs to get a dog to help with the organization needs as the cats are simply paperweights.

Anonymous said...

We need more of these type adults in charge.

Anonymous said...

that's the best thread i've seen in 19 years !

Anonymous said...

I’ve known him for 40+ years! Bet he doesn’t know they posted his age!!!

Bubba said...

We you need it done right and now, call them good ol'boys in Rankin county.

Anonymous said...

Mercy. He sure doesn't look the part of a Jackson consultant or probably live in the city limits. How in the world did he get selected to do the job?

It's amazing when you put race and politics aside what can happen.

Anonymous said...

And who gives a rat's ass what they cost will be. These guys know how to work for a living as opposed to Chokwe who only knows how to call attention to himself.

Anonymous said...

Just guaranteed himself another term as the Supreme Leader of Jackson.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad they made them put stickers on helmets to take credit. Because someone needs to take credit for installing the temp pump incorrectly, putting the intake in the wrong spot so it was basically pumping the same water in a circle.

At least they QUICKLY got that corrected

Anonymous said...

Mr. Joe Campbell...I just simply want to say that I salute you Sir!!

Anonymous said...

“dog to help with the organization”, yeah, if you want the problem yapped about get the dog, if you want it fixed keep the cat. This my friend, is real world experience, talking.

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU Delta Constructors! Good job.

With regard to the Mayor, I am reminded of this exchange between Sheppard and O'Niel from the movie Outland, directed by Peter Hyams, 1981.

“- Sheppard: You know, I misjudged you. You're not stupid. You're crazy. You think you've caused more than an inconvenience here? Is that what you think? Why don't you go home and polish your badge. You're dealing with grown-ups here!
- O'Niel: Whoever sent you that shipment is going to be mad that you lost it. Grown-ups don't have a sense of humor.”

PETER BOYLE - Sheppard
SIR SEAN CONNERY - O'Niel

Anonymous said...

That guy doesn't seem interested in a computer. He does it Saturn V style. Thanks for the hard work..!

Anonymous said...

His desk is still more organized than anything in the city of Jackson.

Anonymous said...

I wish Mississippi had more Joe Campbell and Dr. Joe Campbell, Jr. Solid Citizens!

Anonymous said...

Great American!
Perfect example of what Made America Great!


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