dancer67 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 He is only 21. The bank lobby was closed. Drive thru is open until 7 pm. It was just him and one other female employee. A man came up to the drive thru wearing a mardi gras looking mask and demanded money, then pointed a semi automatic gun at the window at my son. My son complied, fillled the bag up, and the guy took off. OMG I was hysterical. He is ok, praise God. The bank president came down immediately and spoke with him. Shook his hand and told him he was proud of him and did the right thing. The female employee completely had a meltdown during the robbery. My son kept his cool as much as he could. Physically he is okay. He has the day off today with pay. His boss called us this morning to make sure we were okay as well. They did catch the guy. My son never works Mondays, he was covering for a brand new teller. There was obviosuly a reason why he worked last night. If it had been the new teller, there is no telling what might have happened. I have never been so scared for my son in all of my life. Here is a good kid, out working full time for a living, and some idiot has to come up and pull a gun on him. This world has gone mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 :grouphug: How scary. I'm glad he's okay. Sounds like you have a level-headed son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 So thankful that he is alright!! How terrifying. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Wow...I'm thankful he's okay. :grouphug: I can't imagine how frightening that must have been for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 So glad he is okay!! This happened to my SIL a little over a year ago. She was traumatized for quite a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Oh my, I'm glad your son is ok! Something similar happened to my sister when we were teenagers, probably 15 years ago. She was locked in the storage area of her work at knife point by a previous employee. Very scary stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OLG Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 :grouphug: That is terrifying. What a smart young:grouphug: man you raised though. Quick on his feet! Thank the good Lord that all was okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I am very happy for you that your son is all right. We never know what our day will bring but it sounds like your son handled his very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 :grouphug: You son did a great job keeping his head and complying. Because of his actions no one was hurt. Your son is a hero in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 :grouphug: I'm glad he's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:Wow, that is just too frightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'm glad he is okay. :grouphug: Unfortunately with the economy in the toilet robberies and such will start happening more and more the closer we get to Christmas. People are getting desperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I don't think I slept at all last night. I still have a sick feeling in my stomach. And then reading it on the news made it even more real. And showing the gun..............OMG. I am so thankful to God he is okay. I am so worried about his mental status though. I guess we will see how he is over the next week or so when he returns to work. I think I lost about 20 years off my life yesterday. :grouphug: and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I am so sorry to hear that. :( Just as a heads up, I'd keep an eye on him for a bit, even if he seems totally okay. That's a really traumatic thing. My husband was robbed at gunpoint walking home from work about five years ago, and, since he was fine, I just brushed it off as a really crappy thing to have happened that he'd probably not think about much again. He actually was pretty traumatized by it. He wouldn't walk home from work for a long time after that, and it took me a while to realize that it was because he was anxious. He also got really anxious about me and the kids going out for walks. It wasn't anything that interfered with him going about his life, but it definitely was a stressor for him for a good while after, and in hindsight I think I could have been more patient and understanding about it, rather than assuming that because he was 1) okay and 2) a guy who can handle himself, he'd just immediately get over it. I'd just make sure you son knows that you're there to listen to him anytime he wants or needs to talk through his feelings about what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Dancer67 I have come to realize us momma's have a harder time coming to terms with these things than our kids do even though it happened to them. I am still the one more traumatized over the thought that I could have lost my son this summer. He has been improving as far as his anxiety etc over the accident, whereas mine is still high and talking about it still chokes me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmvaughan4 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 How terrifying. I cannot imagine what you or he went through. Honestly, I will not go in a bank because of this! It scares me to death! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Wow. Glad your ds is okay and that the guy was caught. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 He absolutely did the right thing. Banks train their employees in how to respond with safety the main concern over money. Robbers generally want to get in and get out. They are usually nervous, so if you are freaking out, they are likely to as well. Complying calmly can save your life. Glad they caught the jerk, too. That can, at least, be some kind of closure for you son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetBean Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 So glad he is okay, and I just prayed that he would be able to cope with the anxiety that must come from a situation like this. So glad they caught the guy who did this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowSprinkles Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 :grouphug: That is scary. Glad he handled it well and everyone is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'm glad that your son stayed cool and is ok. I'm also glad that they caught the guy. I was robbed at gunpoint (sawed-off .12 gauge) about 15 years ago while working alone at a video store. They caught the guy the next day. I ended up with a copy of the surveillance video. While showing it to friends repeatedly, I was able to start making jokes about it...deciding what songs should be playing, etc. This was the best therapy for me. :lol: I also spotted the guy when he was out on parole, but I knew that he was on the run (the internet is very useful sometimes) so I called the police and they picked him up the next day and he got to finish his prison sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 My oldest niece worked at a convenience store during high school and college. She got robbed at gunpoint during a night shift, and she actually finished her shift afterward. I would have been a mess - I'm sure I wouldn't finished my shift if that happened to me! Her dad stayed with her the rest of the night though; he's an expert shot and I'm sure he was armed. I'm glad your son is okay! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Oh my WORD that is SO SCARY!!! I'm so sorry for your son. I hope he is ok, and I hope he recovers 100% I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to be you right now!!!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:It's probably harder on you than it was on him!!!:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDweller Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 That's terrible. How scarey that must have been for your ds. I'm glad he's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 :grouphug: So glad to hear that he is ok and that they caught the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'm glad he is okay, how scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 What? That is nuts!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 So glad he is ok. I do agree with a pp about anxiety though. It must be hard to be a guy. I can just come out and say, "I'm afraid." I wonder if they find that harder b/c guys are supposed to be tough. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Since he has been home today, the bank has been calling him all day. The bank Psychologist has called and spoke to him. I am so nervous for him to go back to work tomorrow. I know he has to do it. The bank has been very good to him. But I am very worried about his state of mind. Yes, they say they are fine but sometimes PTSD shows up at a later time. I even freaked out myself going to my own bank today through the drive thru. :grouphug: and thank you so much for the well wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 :grouphug: I am so sorry, that is terribly frightening. I am glad they caught him. I am glad the bank is looking after him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Oh, that is so scary!! I'm glad your son is okay...he handled himself very well!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I am so glad he is ok. My ds works at a bank also and this is always on my mind. By the way, I have always hated walking into a bank. My dh thinks I'm crazy. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeTea Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 :grouphug: So sorry this happened to your son, Dancer. I admire his keeping his wits about him in a horrible situation. Hope you all get some decent rest tonight. Peace to you all as you process this in the days ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'd have been hysterical too! I'm glad he is okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Holy moly! I would have been a wreck too!:grouphug: I am glad that your son is ok and could think clearly in that situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 :grouphug: how awful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Thank God for the ending. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 :grouphug: You son did a great job keeping his head and complying. Because of his actions no one was hurt. Your son is a hero in my eyes. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 So sorry! Thanking God that he is all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Oy! I was sick, just sick reading this. Please hug your son for me. Something similar happened to my dad when I was a little girl. Even after serving in WWII, he was shaken up...he just didn't expect it. Your son was smart and brave. I am so thankful he wasn't hurt and that they caught the guy who robbed him. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 OMG I was hysterical. He is ok, praise God. The bank president came down immediately and spoke with him. Shook his hand and told him he was proud of him and did the right thing. The female employee completely had a meltdown during the robbery. My son kept his cool as much as he could. Yeeks. I don't think I could have done that. I saw a few guns in NYC, and was in an ER when a NYC cop lost it over his brother's shooting and opened fire in the ER (into the ceiling, but we didn't know that at the time). When I am threatened by a gun I GO TO GROUND and roll out of the way. I don't think I could have put money in a bag and a slot. Yowser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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