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Tour of Duty

On September the 11th 2001, the world watched as one, in shock, as a series of coordinated suicide attacks were launched upon the United States. A total of 411 emergency service workers lives were taken as they responded to the scene. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) lost 343 Fire-fighters. The New York City Police Department lost 23 officers. The Port Authority Police Department lost 37 officers, and 8 additional Emergency Medical Paramedics from Private Emergency Medical Support units were killed. The Tour of Duty Run is a journey that will end in New York City, early on the morning of September 11 2010.

In 2010, Australian and American Firefighters, with their colleagues, will run from Los Angeles to New York, finishing at the World Trade Center site to commemorate 9/11. The route will pass through Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Arizona, Albuquerque, Oklahoma, Houston, New Orleans, Mississippi, Memphis, St. Louis, Chicago, Washington, Baltimore, Pennsylvania and New York. Each dawn of the 31-day journey will be dedicated to the individuals whose lives were tragically taken in their tour of duty. Funds raised will be donated to charities nominated by the Firefighters and Emergency Services of America.

The fire-fighters and emergency service workers of America and Australia will come together as allies to remember our fallen colleagues, our brothers and sisters, our family.

Jerry Lewis has gracefully agreed to be the US Ambassador of The Tour Of Duty. Jerry, has had a long and successful career as a comedian, actor, film producer, writer, film director and singer. Jerry is also the US national chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and was recently in Australia promoting his charity and spent time in Melbourne and Sydney with Vic and NSW firefighters.
Despite all this hectic activity, Jerry gives the appearance of being ageless. Six feet in height (184cm), around 170 lb. (77kg), hazel eyes and black hair. He has five sons: Gary, Ron, Scott, Chris and Anthony, seven grandchildren, and one great granddaughter, thanks to his granddaughter Sara Jane Spence.
Jerry has a proud relationship with US firefighters. Jerry has been an active fund raiser for many charities and is thrilled to be associated with The Tour of Duty and the 'firefighter fellowship'. Jerry will be waiting in Las Vegas and we are looking forward to shaking his hand.
1977 marked the year that the highest honor ever bestowed upon an entertainer, would recognize the tireless efforts Jerry Lewis has displayed since 1949, in his fight against Muscular Dystrophy. "Jerry Lewis is a man for all seasons, all people, all times. His name has, in the hearts of millions, become synonymous with peace, love and brotherhood." With those words, Congressman Les Aspin of Wisconsin concluded his nomination of Jerry Lewis for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Jerry Lewis has a motto that reflects more than anything else his ongoing love affair with humanity: "I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again!"

Tour of Duty Event Patron - Rt. Hon. John Howard

August 2010

A FIRE FIGHTER’S DREAM

His voice boomed like a beacon and it echoed in my soul

From the land of opportunity, reverberations roll

All across the mighty sea to where the Southern Cross stars gleam

I was listening…and I heard it…when he said…I have a dream…

And the dream I had was beautiful – what more could someone pray

Than to wake up in the magic of a perfect summer’s day?

An aqua blue-like canopy pays tribute to the skies

And there I see this young kid with a hero in his eyes

The hero is a humble man and not the type to shirk

A proudly spoken fire-fighter on his way to work

His profession is his passion, his adrenalin, his spark

The hat he wears to battle is his way to make a mark

And waving from a window, now the boy begins to cry

You see the hero is his father…and he hates to say goodbye

And the dream I had was terrible, from nowhere they appear

Monsters in the New York sky that choke the day with fear

It can’t be real – the questions burn with why and who and how?

Go and turn your TV on…please…just do it now…

An evil cloak in plumes of smoke replaces freedom’s gown

The flames reveal their tragic truth – the world is falling down

Falling, sprawling, screaming, calling, crying as they go

A fire fighter grabs his hat and flies to meet his foe

Forward into battle now – he hears a church’s bell

Forward into no man’s land - Forward into hell

And the dream I had was powerful – the best of humankind

Courage is a heartfelt word not easily defined

It doesn’t equal ‘fearless’ as some sideline experts claim

No…courage is ‘to be scared…but to go on just the same’

To rally in the moment then to rise up through the stairs

To save as many people as an act of courage dares

To dig and dig then dig some more – to be there for your mates

To look your leader in the eye and know the end awaits

Underneath the carnage, when the count is done and said

The only thing recovered is his hat of ‘firey’ red

And the dream I had was personal – I’ve put my kids to sleep

But the images still haunt me and reality cuts deep

I see the faces of the fallen – the tape forever runs

I see the mothers and the brothers and the sisters and the sons

And the comrades and the colleagues, they are never to return

But for every face, a candle…and tonight, that flame will burn

It burns for something precious – something every hero gave

It illuminates ‘ground zero’ and commemorates the brave

Of religion, race and rivalry, it burns across that scope  

It is pure in its simplicity – tonight, it burns for hope

Yes the dream we share IS hopeful in our darkest hour of hours

Beams of light now kiss the sky where, once, we saw two towers

Of this, be strong and steadfast - Of this, stand tall and say -

There are some things that an enemy can never take away

I can feel it through the flag that flies, defiant in the gloom

I can see it through the window where a boy waits in his room

He is waiting for his hero, still, to walk back through that door

The hat he holds is scuffed and scratched but this, he knows for sure 

One day he will wear that hat and pride will reign supreme

Because his father’s gift was freedom and for that…he has a dream…

Rupert McCall 2010  

Beau Ryan, Ian Boettcher and Tim Moltzen

West's Tigers visit

Corey Easley, Ian Boettcher & Zarryon Fereti

Malcolm Longmore and his new Nissan 370Z

Ian Boettcher & Phil Murray (VW General Manager Service)

2009 Golf Day players

Rupert McCall & Chris Simpson

This is Rupert's Poem to celebrate Queensland's 150th Birthday

Queensland born Queensland bred, many thoughts flow through my head

The time has come to beat the drum, this colony deserves some cred!

 A story told on fields of gold , where Glasshouse Mountain views unfold

With sun and surf and Gabba turf, and Allan Border blazing bold!

Across the field – our maiden Shield, Matt the Bat – his windmills wield

With wide verandah – Cairns Kuranda, Jacaranda then revealed

A tribe of thongs in Billabongs, with Billy Thorpe and Bee Gees songs

Now Malouf’s book says James can Cook , with Dickie Johnson’s true blue tongs!

The backyard crew in barbeque!, there’s Judith Wright and Oodgeroo

Gold Coast Indy – Dad of Bindie, Crikey it’s Australia Zoo!

Great White Sharks, National Parks , Savage Gardens, Birdsville larks

Perkins’ pool, Wayne Bennett’s rule, with Cathy Freeman – on ya marks!

Ah here we go and hail Sir Joh, And ride the Isa Rodeo!

Where cane toads croak for Woodford folk, declare an end to polio

Yes vaccination, Frazer’s station , Railway tracks free education

City Halls and Burdekin Falls , and QIMR inspiration!

Islands, ridges, Hornibrook bridges, Straddie, Fraser, back deck fridges

XXXX brewin – Mickey Doohan, Parliament could hear the didges!

Currumbin’s wild and Southbank’s nice, lives are saved in Paradise

The Daintree lush with Geoffrey Rush, Whitsundays adds Magnetic spice

Allan Langer, Rocky banger!, Tree of Knowledge, airplane hangar

Powderfinger, Mal Meninga, feastin’ on a mud crab sanger!

Rocket Rod, he gets the nod, Wally Lewis – demigod!

Knew every blade of Lang Park Stade, and Blue Care fought against the odds

Johnny Flynn – the great Gunsynd!, was sailing on a Gladstone wind

Old Clem Jones – he bled maroon, Matilda winked and Mabo grinned

Regatta chains for female claims, 82 - The Commonwealth Games

Our Qantas Roo got up and flew!, the Longreach Stockman’s Hall Of Fame

The Belle Hotel and Cloudland fell, Will McInnes, Charles Chauvel

With flower clusters, Gympie Musters, Hugh Lunn - Q1 - Paw Paw Gel

And Yatala Pies and Noosa Tris, and gold was Madam Butterfly’s

And Mango Weis and Leslie Thiess, and Kingsford Smith – he ruled the skies!

Now kids alive to do the five, a place where big pineapples thrive

The outback honours Graeme Connors, Lava tubes and lammie drives!

Hey spend a day on Moreton Bay! , SES – ICPA

Tilted trains through fields of cane, Wotif.com.au ay!

Ekka Mecca St John’s spire, Tone Fitzgerald – let’s enquire

Doctors flying, Dingoes trying, Old museum and Riverfire

The Bundy Bear – we’re almost there!, B&S - School of the Air

On Rafter’s racquet – Big Grant Hackett!, Gateway to the Great Court square

Skyrail leaf – the Barrier Reef, Brekky Creek does beer and beef

Expo crowns the Darling Downs, I’m Glad there’s room for Miss Moncrieff!

With floods and spuds and stormy scuds, Dad and Dave was Mister Rudd’s

Stanthorpe grapes, Panyiri crepes, and Urban tunes – there ain’t no duds!

Carnarvon Gorges Bunya grange, Macadamic nuts exchange

Royal Ag signs, Koala Pines, where none divides except the Range!

No every feather stands together, thick and thin – through any weather

Cross the Story bridged by glory, fastened by a friendly tether

Strengthened by a spirit crown, a pride that never lets you down

With that, I say hip hip hooray, Happy birthday Queensland town!

Rupert McCall

Northern Region Dealer of the Year

It is with great pride that we announce we have won the Volkswagen Northern Region Dealer of the Year Award. Said Ian Boettcher, "We've only been a Dealer of the Volkswagen range for 18 months and to win this award, ahead of every other Queensland Dealer is a terrific win for Ipswich. I am grateful to our staff and our customers for their support. This win is a team effort and a great accolade for a local Ipswich  business to beat much bigger Dealers in Brisbane and throughout Queensland".

Company Owner Ian Boettcher & Australian Cricketer Andy Bickel

Congratulations to Mark Clayton, winner of the 2008 Ian Boettcher Mazda Golf Day. Mark's father Neville was the runner-up, well done Neville.

Fine weather and excellent playing conditions greeted nearly 100 customers at the Ipswich Golf Course. Rupert McCall was our MC and his special guest was Australian Cricket great Andy Bickel.

Pam Hume took the honours for the Ladies, Audrey Smyly was the ladies runner up.

Rupert McCall & Gary Belcher

Rupert brought a special guest with him for the Golf Day dinner, with Former Rugby League Origin Great, Gary Belcher. Rupert took the audience through Gary's stellar career and Gary told many funny stories about his Rugby League days with Canberra, Queensland and Australia. Gary runs his own company, "Australian Merchandise Corporation".

If you wish to know more information about Gary's company go to www.amcorp.net.au.

Rupert, Bernie & Annette at the 2007 awards ceremony

And the winner of the Ian Boettcher Mazda Golf Day was Bernie Ziebell.

Bernie led an impressive field of players with Prue Cox winning the Ladies 1st Prize and Brett Carlyon winner the runner up prize. Annette Knight (nee Boettcher) (Boettcher Motors Director) congratulated Bernie on his great win. Rupert McCall was on hand to MC the day and his special guest was former Queensland and Kangaroo great, Gary Belcher.

The Ipswich Golf Club and Ian Boettcher furthered their ties today with the sponsorship of a brand new Mazda BT-50 ute.  Said Ian Boettcher, "we continue to have close ties with the Golf Club and will continue to support them"

Picture: Ian Boettcher General Sales Manager, Roy McKinty and Ipswich Golf Club Manager Paul Fitzpatrick.

Waynee "The Poo" Roberts chooses a Nissan Maxima

Ever popular media veteran, Wayne Roberts has met with continued success through out his career. Wayne looks for the best and enjoys the benefits of his success. It comes as no surprise that when looking for a value for money motor car, Wayne has chosen a Nissan Maxima. With comfortable seating for 5 adults, Wayne is able to enjoy luxury motoring at an affordable price. Wayne's popular breakfast show can be heard from 6am to 10am each week day on River 94.9.

Picture: Media veteran, Wayne Roberts and Company Owner, Ian Boettcher

Mag Wheel and Tyre Expo.

Motor Racing legend Allan Moffat visited Ian Boettcher Discount Tyres on Saturday the 10th of March. Allan was welcomed by hundreds of fans & signed autographs and memorabilia for over three hours. Said Discount Tyres Manager, Trevor Franz "this would be the largest crowd to an event of this type in Ipswich and I am grateful that Allan was able to donate his time to visit us". Bonnets, boot lids, model cars and photos were just some of the items presented to Allan on the day.

September 2006, - vale Steve Irwin

THE CROCODILES ARE CRYING

 Endless visions fill my head – this man – as large as life, And instantly my heart mourns for his angels and his wife

Because the way I see Steve Irwin – just put everything aside, It comes back to his family – it comes back to his pride

His animals inclusive – Crikey – light the place with love!, Shine his star with everything he fought to rise above

The crazy-man of Khaki from the day he left the pouch, Living out his dream and in that classic ‘Stevo’ crouch

Exploding forth with character and redefining cheek, It’s one thing to be honored as a champion unique

It’s one thing to have microphones and spotlight cameras shoved, It’s another to be taken in and genuinely loved

But that was where he had it right – I guess he always knew, From his fathers’ modest reptile park and then Australia Zoo

We cringed at times and shook our heads – but true to natures call, There was something very Irwin in the make up of us all

Yes the more I care to think of it – the more he had it right, If you’re going to make a difference – make it big and make it bright!

Yes - he was a lunatic! Yes - he went head first!, But he made the world feel happy with his energetic burst

A world so large and loyal that it’s hard to comprehend, I doubt we truly count the warmth until life meets an end

To count it now I say a prayer with words of inspiration, May the spotlight shine forever on his dream for conservation

…My daughter broke the news to me – my six year old in tears, It was like she’d just turned old enough to show her honest fears

I tried to make some sense of it but whilst her Dad was trying, His little girl explained it best…she said “The crocodiles are crying”

Their best mate’s up in heaven now – the crocs up there are smiling!, And as sure as flowers, poems and cards and memories are piling

As sure as we’ll continue with the trademarks of his spiel, Of all the tributes worthy – he was rough…but he was real

As sure as ‘Crikey!’ fills the sky, I think we’ll miss ya Steve…goodbye

RUPERT McCall 2006

And the winner of the Ian Boettcher Mazda Golf Day was Derek Smyly. Derek and his wife, Audrey are proud customers of Ian Boettcher Motors.

Derek led an impressive field of players with Judy Grant winning the Ladies 1st Prize. Simon Young (Qld Mazda) and Annette Knight (nee Boettcher) (Boettcher Motors Director) congratulated Derek on his great win. Rupert McCall was on hand to MC the day and his special guest was former Bronco and Kangaroo great, Michael Hancock.

Rupert McCall & Ian Boettcher have been busy filming another range of Television Commercials, focusing on Mazda Tribute Runout, The Wheels Car of the Year the "Mazda RX-8" and also filming of our brand new Used Car Yard. These TVC's will be seen on Briz 31 over the Christmas Holiday period in a major new sponsorship agreement signed earlier in November. Said Ian Boettcher, "I've been sponsoring programs on Briz 31 for the last 2 years and with their increase in transmission power, it will be much easier for our Ipswich viewers to tune in.

Ian Boettcher &  New Used Car Yard

Ian Boettcher Motors Expands (again)

 Its full steam ahead for Ian Boettcher. Celebrating his 37^th year in business, he has decided to grow his business and purchase, the Currie Motors site, next door to his successful Bundamba Dealership.

The purchase, announced today, makes a significant contribution to the property holdings of Ian Boettcher. He now owns 1-15 Brisbane Rd, in what could be seen as a future driven purchase. Said Ian Boettcher, “We need to grow our business, and we need more real estate to achieve this goal. It was a logical choice to purchase Currie Motors as this aide’s our expansion needs and effectively realises our potential growth for the next decade. Together with my Son, Gregory, and my family members, we need to keep building for the future. We are in an industry where you need to keep growing. Ipswich has become a really desirable place to live, and our cities economic climate is good for business growth.”

And the winner of the Ian Boettcher Mazda Golf Day was Joe Rylands. Joe and his wife, Monica are proud Mazda 3 owners. Joe's Father-In-Law is well know Ipswich Accountant, Liam Tansey. Joe led an impressive field of players with Pam Hume winning the Ladies 1st Prize. Paul McNeil (Qld Manager of Mazda) and Greg Boettcher (Boettcher Motors Director) congratulated Joe on his great win. Rupert McCall was on hand to MC the day and the dry conditions in Ipswich ended with over an inch of rain falling on the golf course during the evening dinner.

Seniors Week at Iron Bark Park at Borellon. I'm representing the company for morning tea.

October 2005

The Ian Boettcher Mazda Golf day

January 2005

Seniors Card Welcome

Ian Boettcher was pleased to announce that we are now offering a complimentary wash and vacuum during a vehicle service to anyone who produces a Seniors Card.  A Seniors Card is available to any permanent resident in Queensland 60 years of age or older, with over 7,000 businesses offering varying services to over 500,000 card holders.

Australian Champion Swimmer, Grant Hackett

December 2004

Rupert hosted the AUSTRALIAN EXPORT AWARDS at the Gold Coast Convention Centre last night where Olympic great Grant Hackett received a Special Achievement Award.  Click HERE for Rupert's tribute to Grant.

Take me to the River 94.9

October 2004

Former Colour Radio 4IP Good Guy and River 94.9 FM General Manager, David Greenwood, picked up his brand new Nissan Navara Street Machine from Nissan Sales Team Leader, Stephen Forrest.  Keep your eyes on the road in South-East Queensland and you'll spot this eye catching Nissan.

Ian Boettcher & Keith Voltz

October 2004

Nearly 100 starters teed off in hot conditions at the 2004 Ian Boettcher Mazda Customer Golf Day.  Rupert McCall was MC for the day.  Brisbane Bullets coach Joey Wright and Assistant Coach Ron Radliff also came along.  Paul McNeil, Mazda State Manager, lead the field early on, but after the first hole, a number of players challenged the leader.  Congratulations to Keith Voltz, winner of the 2004 Ian Boettcher Mazda Golf Day. Keith won by a count back from previous winner Terry Smith.  Third place was Terry's wife Jill Smith.  Congratulations again to all the winners on our golf day.

August 2004

Ian Boettcher Nissan - GOLD DEALER

Ian Boettcher Nissan has been awarded the ultimate honour winning the Nissan Australia 'Gold Dealer' Award at motoring giant's Australian Excellence Awards.  Ian Boettcher Nissan becomes only the second Nissan dealership in Australia to be elevated to gold dealer status for achieving ongoing levels of excellence in sales, service and spare parts.

Dealer Principal Ian Boettcher said he was absolutely delighted to receive such a distinguished award.  "To be one of only two Gold Dealers in the whole of Australia is a fabulous honour," Mr Boettcher said.  "For an Ipswich company we have proved that we can take on the best from around the country and win."

Mr Boettcher paid tribute to the dealerships loyal staff and customers for their support since starting in 1969.  "Local support for our company is the main reason we continue to be successful.  This award is a team effort and another win for Ipswich."

June 2004

Ipswich Boys Grammar, West Moreton Anglican College, St Edmunds College and The Rangers Ruby Clubs have been the recipients of nearly 100 Mazda Rugby Balls donated by Ian Boettcher.  The handover was co-coordinated by Mike McLean, Juniors Coordinator for the Ipswich Rugby Union Club inc. "A.K.A The Rangers".  Local rugby supporter, Poet, Author and Media Personality, Rupert McCall along with Greg Boettcher (Director of Ian Boettcher Motors), presented the student from the schools and clubs with the balls.  This is the second year local schools have received rugby balls from Ian Boettcher Motors.

Stephen Forrest & David Greenwood

June 2004

River 94.9 and Ian Boettcher sign advertising agreement.

Well known radio broadcaster and River 94.9 FM General Manager, David Greenwood, picked up his brand new Maxima Ti from Nissan Sales Team Leader, Stephen Forrest.  The Ian Boettcher Group is back on the air with River 94.9 from July 1, 2004.

March 2004

Ian Boettcher is pleased to welcome well known and loved Poet, Wordsmith, Presenter and Author, Rupert McCall to the company.  Rupert is local to South-East Queensland and will be involved in the promotions and publicity of the Ian Boettcher Group.  Said Ian Boettcher, "Rupert has had a long association with the Mazda company and is a good fit for the Boettcher Family ethos."

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