According to the Charlotte Observer: "The incident happened after Garrett Carnes, his wife Courtney, their parents, and friends Brett and Nicole Coburn stopped at the restaurant for dinner after attending the Carolina Panthers’ game against Dallas. Several members of the party, including Garrett Carnes, were wearing Dallas Cowboys jerseys.
Coburn said that when the group reached the front door, the fan, who other patrons called Tank, was waiting for them."
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| Josh "Tank" Watts and friend at a Panthers game. |
He said Tank told Garrett Carnes, “Don’t use your wheelchair as a crutch.”
According to multiple accounts of the incident, Carnes told the patron – and others who were ridiculing the group for being Cowboys’ fans – that he was a veteran and had lost his legs in Afghanistan.
Members of the Carnes-Coburn party tried to “defend ourselves verbally,” Brett Coburn said.
He said Tank walked toward Carnes in a threatening way, and some other patrons stepped in to break it up.
Neilsen said his employees are trained to separate possible combatants, in an effort to defuse such situations. On Sunday, staff members asked Garrett Carnes and his party to leave, while they took Tank to another area of the restaurant."
More about Garrett Carnes here and Deadspin picks up the story and takes in national here. The Daily Mail in the UK piled on this morning here.
Meanwhile the Moosehead Bar and Grill is getting slammed with neg comments on Yelp which is here. Moosehead's Yelp rating has "Tanked" to two stars out of five as Marines from across the nation hammer away at the four star rating the bar had this morning.
Cedar Posts suggests that Josh errr "Tank" may want to leave the state, or at least lay low for a few months. But as the following photos attest he just ain't that smart.
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| Hey Marine Corps you guys suck! |
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1 – 200 of 238 Newer› Newest»Cedar if this guy ends up dead somewhere you'll have blood on your hands.
I hear he works for the Bobcats as a part time security guy.
Opps did I just say that?
I think he better leave town ASAP.
If he does work for the Bobcats maybe MJ will have a Josh Tank Watts night, call him out to center court and let the fans show him just how much they respect him.
The Observer broke the story late last night has just removed Tank from their story and shut down the comments.
They now say only a "fan"
CP, how did you confirm Josh Watts is the "Tank" referenced in the Observer story?
He actually wears shoulder pads to watch Panthers games?!!!
Considering his facebook page says Tank and he is all dressed in panthers crap and muggin for the camera all drunk it is him.
Not sure how Cedar finds this stuff out but he does.
Tank was outed in the comments section of the Observer story.
Dude's got moobs. Looks like the kind of bully who gets in your face until you pop him in the jaw.
Why did the observer remove the guys name?
This is the guy. I know it for a fact.
Ok anybody know where he lives? What a POS.
When I read this I want to find the guy and kick his ass. My son is a Marine and he was injured in Afganistan too.
What a fkin dirtbag
Looks like he's removed his face book page.
He can run but it is not just the Marines he has to worry about.
Other people who would like to give him a little woopass:
Cops
Seals
Firefighters
Rangers
Bikers
Nurses
He is a walking deadman.
I took the liberty of posting the Charlotte Observer Article and a link to this website on a car forum I frenquent. Maybe someone with Anonymous or 4chan will pick this up.
Come on Cedar give us the guys home address, place of employement.
We don't want to Lynch Him, just cause him a little stress.
You know shame him like the pussy he knows he is.
Personally I'd like to see him cry for his mommy.
http://deadspin.com/5954868/man-known-as-tank-taunts-a-double+amputee-war-veteran-for-being-a-cowboys-fan
You knew it was only time....
Cedar dude whoever who are this is wrong. You need to take those photos down now.
If you don't you're a total douche bag.
https://www.facebook.com/joshtank.watts?ref=ts&fref=ts
Tank's facebook page has tanked.
The owner's excuse that Watts wasn't a regular customer is lame. I hope the place closes.
No doubt that some drunk ass said something stupid as they often do however we can't go around fighting everyones battles. I'm sure the fine Marine is embarrassed as well at this point.
Turn the other cheek and let God sort em' out.
The fact that the guy is a vet and an amputee shouldn't really have any bearing on the story. Tank harassed them because of the Cowboys jerseys. I'm not sure what they said back to him, but I guess he didn't like it and decided to approach them to "keep it real." It sounds like Tank was being a bully and should've been the one to get the boot. Why it didn't pan out that way, who knows?
Let's be real here....there are virtually no circumstances that you physically intimidate a man in a wheel chair and surely NOT after you are informed the man lost his legs defending this clown's rights to be an asshole!
Anonymous said...
Cedar dude whoever who are this is wrong. You need to take those photos down now.
If you don't you're a total douche bag.
October 25, 2012 12:32 PM
bullshit. This is him. He was also banned for life from moosehead.
According to Mecklenburg County GIS database, a Joshua Watts is county poperty tax payer.
Further proof that Charlotte is a city full of pussies!
Had this happened anywhere else, Fayetteville, Beaufort, Columbia, Jacksonville Tank would have been beat to a pulp.
Then the cops would have shown up and arrested him, thanked the Marine for his sacrifice, and told his buds not to beat up anyone else for a while.
@ Anonymous 2:08 PM-
That's a different Josh Watts. Did some simple research on Facebook and that JW owns a condo w/ someone else. I'd assume that our Tank is a renter, not homeowner.
But that's beside the point. I feel sorry for Tank. He's got nothing, and now the world wants him dead. He looks like a meat head w/ no future.
Corp Garrett Carnes, on the other hand, has everything going for him. Yes, he lost his legs, but he has his dignity and respect of the community.
As for Moosehead- I frequent there for takeout a few times a month. Good people. I'm really surprised it was handled so bad. I gotta think there's more to the story. I wonder how they feel about ol Tank pulling them into this crapstorm.
I'd shade SLIGHTLY to letting this go -- except for the owner's sob story.
Been in many, many bars over the years and if an owner ever sets foot in one they own during business hours (and some do not) he or she knows EXACTLY what kinda vibe and customers it is rolling.
No way this guy didn't know it was hostile and on edge.
Wish there were enough Marines in CLT to roll into that joint in shifts, pack the bar, order water, drink it in silence, roll out. Repeat. For a month or two.
I agree with you Jeff I don't buy the owners sob story at all. 3 days after the fact nope just a little too easy.
As for your idea of water drinking Marines, filling up the place yep yep that would be perfect.
As for Tank if he was a smart guy he would have sucked it up and appoligized for his drunk ass self. Since he isn't very smart he tried to roll it back on the Marine and his family.
FYI Chris the owner served in the military himself. I go there and personally think he is a stand up guy. GOOOOOOOOOOD bye tank.
Here's the problem, the majority of people here in Charlotte are a bunch of pussies. Being from Buffalo, we taunt the shit out of other fans, usually in good sport but with alcohol, things usually always go over board. With that being said, if someone crosses the line, they got their ass beat, immediately and not shit talked on a blog where no one is going to do anything they say. No one called the cops, but everyone stuck together for what was right. So you either stand up flet or whats right, apologize if you are wrong, or someone took an ass whooping.
And yes, I know, the Bills suck so im one step ahead of ya.
This is too stupid, first off "Tank" is a tackless oaf who is one brain cell short of a pair. But it take two to create this sort of "face off" between the parties. Just because the other was a disabled vet doesn't make him in the right either, he admitted playing the smart ass game with "Tank"; and "Tank" being tanked and not too bright took it a step too far with the threat of physical violence. The only thing I can think of as to why the owner kicked out the vet is that others may have indicated that the vet may have started it (possible lying about it to defend their friend). If you go to a game in another team's city and you wear the opposing teams jersey you can expect to get a hard time, but it should not be serious but in jest (good sportsmanship and being a good winner/loser).
Guy from buffalo. Everyone I've ever met from there is a dumbass, and you sir, are no exception. The vets family called the cops. Tank was banned forever and the owner apologized on the spot and asked the family to stay. He then apologized on Facebook the very next morning. You don't know what you're talking about, and I'm not suprised. instead of talking shit you don't know, why don't you get some hot a spicy Buffalo wings, and cram one up your ass. Thanks!
-Charlotte
Tank told the Marine he was going to rip his jaw off. He also called the wife every name in the book as he was threatening to beat the s**t out of his wife. BTW the Marine, his wife and their friends were not drunk being the fact that they were attacked and kicked out before they even got to a table.
post from 4:21
It sounds as if you were there. Do you know the names of the staff that were there and let this happen?
Ease up on the owner guys. I was there and personally witnessed him throwing Tank out of his bar. He was visibly upset and really let this Tank guy have it while tossing him out of the bar.
Rob you said you were there, what were you doing during all this?
I think I'll go to Moosehead Grill and show them some love. They have Jar Head wings on special all week.
If you dont take my picture and my friends that had nothing to do with this off your site then I will take care of you also.
Tank is that you, sounds like you are still threatening people.
I was sitting on the patio watching football and having a beer with friends. I didn't see the fight, but saw this Tank guy being tossed out of the bar afterwards. The owner was really giving Tank hell.
dont be a tough guy on a blog-it's unbecoming!
I'll assume this wood head Tank has a PSL, I'd love to know where his seat is.
I have a couple of Marine buddies who would like to make him the Half Time Entertainment during the next home game.
the owners are great people and the staff are as well. they got thrown into a terrible situation that stemmed from a drunk d-bag. hopefully the marine and his family can see passed this and know that Tank is irrelevant and will always be looking over his shoulder!
I did not know, that according to "Tank" that Moosehead Bar and Grill is a "Panther Bar".
Hey Tank, those tattoos are real classy there dude.
someone whack this nigga ASAP. fucking pussy. I ever see this fatass he getting two slugs to tha dome
Tank dude answer your phone! I've been calling you for the last 3 days I've got a video of you and it clears the whole think up!
How about you meet me at Moosehead tonight around 9?
See ya then pal!
He better be looking somewhere besides over his shoulder, like under the car, in the shitter, under the table, up in the trees, in the trash can.
Tank you know it is coming, you can feel it Marines across the country and around the world know your face, the have memorized it and they are coming for you.
Maybe not tonight, or tomorrow, but soon, on a day when you least expect it.
It will be the a day you'll not forget should you live to tell about it.
You have been warned.
Tank looks to just be a fat ass with a small penis. His little wanger is probably 3 inches inside his fat gut. The Corps is coming for you tubby.
Guess you Jar Heads haven't heard of communicating threats and technology. The FBI can trace every blog posted on this site.
5:15
Of course that would be if the FBI gives a shit about some dickless wonder living brain donor named "Tank" and they don't.
May God have mercy on you tank because our brothers most certainly will not, taking down your pics from this site wont save you, too many have passed them on and stored them, your image is probably on it's way to every veterans site as we speak, what kind of cowardly douchebag picks on a guy in a wheelchair anyway?
LOL there are 200,000 active duty Marines, 40,0000 reserves over a million Marine Corps veterans, I would say the FBI would have a task on their hands if He ended "incapacitated". That being said, good luck getting a jury to convict anybody who hands this piece of shit his head
Well, all of you are stupid jerks! There are always two sides to the story and until ALL the story is told, you are just as bad as Tank!!! GROW UP.. there are more things to worry about going on in this world. If you think some BA marine was going to just sit there and take crap from Tank...Two wrongs don't make a right and I AM SURE BOTH PARTIES WERE DRUNK AND OBNOXIOUS!
Maybe the cripple said something out of line.
To 5:36. ....you ' re an idiot.
Marine in a wheelchair shows up with his family to get some food and they are confronted by a drunk jackass named Josh Watts aka "Tank" ,
End of story.
I'm glad we live in a part of the country where "he needed killing" is a good enough excuse.
Tank, your face is now known by every jarhead at Lejeune and Parris. Don't go outside by yourself. In fact, don't go out at all.
Every single one of those pictures screams "I'm a pathetic douche who pretends to be a tough guy because I am such a loser." Shoulder pads? Really? A disgrace to all Panther/NFL/football fans.
Oh my Tank, what an idiot you must be in life. You support laundry to the point of violence. You know not one member of that team gives two sh*@s about you.
Hey Tank my names Dan, my service buddies and I are bringing these pics to the local. We've already bought tickets to the Broncos game. Hopefully some of the other boys will want to come to the game as well. I will make sure you hear my name before you take a long nap. Tqhink the FBI or the cops give a shit about a numb nuts talking shit to a hero? BREAKING NEWS: the vast majority of them served. Hide yah kids and hide yah wife!
It's not just the Marines he has to worry about, as an Army Vet. I'm steaming. We're all Brothers in Arms. I'm sure all service members past and present, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard are all pissed about this KNUCKLEHEADS behavior.
I was a 2/4 Marine
I sent an email to the CO reporter asking why the story is sanitized, references to "Tank" removed and no attempt to print Tank's actual name. He replied saying he was afraid of getting sued.
His email to me was a little edgy, like somebody pissed in his Wheaties this morning.
Hey shithead, me and some of my Army buddies are thinking about coming don range to have some fun with you. Please be available tough guy. No need to run.
I live on Charlotte and am a active duty Marine SSgt. I am going to that bar with a few buddies this Sunday anybody wanna join me?
Give him hell brothers, Semper Fi.
What kind of douche wears shoulder pads under his jersey to Panthers game? I'm guessing one that would harass a veteran amputee in a wheel chair. How pathetic.
Hey Mr. Blogger,
You're getting alot of press out of this. I got one problem with you, the girls with this so called Tank we're not there. Why post pictures of them. That's just wrong! At least black them out. You're certainly not even close to what Tank is being called and not even in the same ballpark as his pitiful actions but it does show some of your character to some extent. Did you pick up more ads???? Just saying!!! Thank you for your service and sacrifice Garrett. It's guys like you that enable us to enjoy the freedom we have!! God bless you and your family!
Must have a lot of P.C. folks in Charlotte who think nothing of blasting away at the good folks and lining up behind the wussies. I just hope someday their roof doesn't fall in. Like on Novemeber 6th.
I considered blacking out the photos but elected to post them as "Tank" had them posted on his FaceBook page.
But they can always email cedarposts@gmail.com and ask me to crop them out.
I saw a remedy of this situation on an http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Marine-who-lost-legs-is-forced-out-of-Charlotte-eatery that might quell the situation for everyone.
“Moosehead is a Panthers’ bar,” he said. “When they came, wearing the Cowboys’ jerseys, I started up on them. I asked them if they were Cowboys fans who lived in North Carolina.”
“I’m not going to fight someone in a wheelchair,” the fan said. “I said to him, ‘I’m not fighting you. Get four of your boys, and I’ll fight them.’ “
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So this guy wants to try his luck fighting FOUR MARINES?
Sounds like he shouldn't have too much trouble finding guys to oblige him his request...
the truth is this . i was walking in the bar and said across the lot "hey bet u cowboy fans are from N.C. jokingly . walked in was at the bar talking to a friend . when they walked in and they were all inside . i asked Garrett where you guys from ? and i said n.c. before i finished his wife said f.u fat mfer . i yelled back at her . it got to screaming Garrett ssaid some things to me some threats but i didnt want to fight him . PERIOD ... we yelled as everyone yelled . i was just going to ask what the cowboys do for our community and kids . thats all his wife started hard . this was simple bar banterring . my grandfather was a LT.C. in the Air force at the time U.S. Air Corp . have a cousin in the gaurd and another cousin that is a Vet . uncle that did 14 tours in Nam . i didnt see a man in a wheel chair just a cowboys shirt . thats all this is way blown out of proportion . i love the military !!!! . i have no prob with him . it prob would have ended up over beers . his wife blew up in turn i did as well . i apologize to Garrett . the whole thing was stupid . was just fan banterring . char ob told me that Garrett didnt comment . Garrett sorry it got to where it was and is . this is horrible . was never about the military or was it about a vet just a cowboy fan .
Cedar hear's something for you, this was posted on Yelp by Michelle C. q little while ago, "the only good rview after 100 that gave thoblI believe the t Moosehead lace only one star.
"Moosehead bar and grill is one of the best places to grab lunch in the South Charlotte area! The wings are the best around. The Bee Stings and Buffalo have amazing flavor.
Every day there are different specials at lunch that are displayed on a white board. The seafood always is super fresh! The oyster and shrimp po'boys are done exactly how you would get them in New Orleans! Some of the specials that come back often that I love are the Lamb Gyro and Shrimp & Cheddar Grits! So yummy!
The interior of the restaurant may not be as styling as some of the other favorite local lunch spots in Charlotte but I think it just adds charm!
Definitely would not bring my young children here because it is a BAR not a family restaurant. If you want to celebrate a team win with your family, go to Applebees, not a small local BAR filled with the home team fans."
hey mr. the truth is this...... are you claiming to be Tank?????
who said anything about children being in the bar
They need to change the name to the "Mooseshit Bar and Grill". This story is wrong in so many ways. The owner missed a great opportunity to draw hundreds of patriots in... the headlines should have read "Restaurant owner tosses asshole out for harassing honorable disabled veteran."
Your uncle did 14 tours in Nam? You truly are an idiot.
wow could someone really be that stupid, 14 years in nam? Really?????
So if you are tank, are you really trying to blame the whole thing on the Marines wife now? Could you be any less of a man? I sure hope this is just a joke from someone cause if it is really you what a coward you are!!!
I nailed it!! Tanks penis is tucked away 3 inches inside his fat gut. I am sure you felt pretty tough at the time threatening a woman and a warrior in a wheel chair. World is closing in fast now isn't it tubs. You reap what you sew fat ass.
Jake c
14 tours? Sounds like the real guy.
Those of you defending fat fuck Tank: A combat wounded veteran is on a higher plane than any of us. If you have never served, just take my word. They have paid the price of status and automatic respect with flesh and blood. Seriously, take my word as fact. To add: consequences are unavoidable, even if you apologise. Tank's gonna get a beat down. I hope one of my Marine brothets beats him with a wheelchair. We can all say Marines use wheelchairs as clubs, not crutches...
Hey Tank, you got nice titties, boy. And I see you shave your arm pits. Keep looking over your shoulder, boy. Me thinks you gots one or two coming. WEEEEEEEE!
Anonymous 9:34 - bad incident but don't hold it against Moosehead. BTW, I DO BRING my kids there. Since indoor smoking was outlawed safe to take them places I otherwise wouldn't. Moosehead has a bar but also great food so a restaurant where I see a number of families every time I go. Now I wouldn't take kids late on weekend night, after game, etc but to state you don't think kids should go is off base. Your choice but I feel very comfortable taking my entire family there.
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/josh-watts/18/44b/139 this is his linked in account.... may want to give him a reference for a job... lol
Cedar, this is getting out of control. As easy as it is to hate this guy, I know you will feel terrible if something actually happens to him. Do you really want to be part of fanning the fire?
Fuck ya fan the fires, fuck this fat tub of shit. I hope he ended up face down in the Atlantic.
You know, I have a lot of friends who are Marines (active and former, no such thing as an ex-Marine)and although we give each other hell for being in different services (I was US Army, 6 years, now disabled veteran), these are MY Marines! I have more respect for the lowest Marine private then some dumb POS that has never served and is stupid enough to threaten the Lady with the Marine, because he thought that the Marine in the wheelchair wasn't up to his challenge. I would bet my Sec. Def. coin that Marine in the wheelchair would have mopped the floor with your fat a$$ without too much fuss, and I know for a fact that there are tens of thousands currently looking for the opportunity to take you up on that offer of "get 4 of your buddies". You make me wish I was still in Ft. Bragg; I would have enjoyed a trip to Charlotte to help enlighten you as to the error of your ways! You do NOT mess with one of our disabled Brothers or Sisters in Arms and get away with it; enjoy the ability to have a normal life for a little longer, I would bet money you are looking for a wheelchair yourself by the end of the month!
Obviously Tank felt the need to defend his sorry ass. He is lying through his damn teeth. I was the fried there with Courtney and Garrett, my husband and I. He was starting in on Courtney from the parking lot as she was getting Garrett's wheel chair out, and then was waiting for us as we walked into the door. He started talking trash before we could even get all the way in the door. He called Courtney every obscenity you could imagine, then when she finally fired back and called him a fat ass she couldn't handle it and threatened to rip her husbands jaw off. Now he can't even man up to it. I normally don't wish harm on people, but I truly hope this catches up with him.
Nicole Coburn
Sent from my iPhone
Hey tank, just want to let you know I have spoken to a dozen Marines that I served with and you have given us a reason to have a reunion!
He sits in section 553... first row. Glad I could help :) You can search for him here http://gigapixel.panoramas.com/panthers/
Oh! Look who I found! :) Again, your welcome!
http://gigapixel.panoramas.com/panthers?view.fov=2.17&view.vlookat=-11.58&view.hlookat=625.40
Hey Josh "Tubby" Watts, how about you come on over to the Camp Lejeune area so we can watch a game together....You name the place and I'll personally give you a grand tour of the Camp Lejeune and we'll see if your nickname is "Tubby" or "Tank".....I'll bet you'd never show anyway. You made a BIG mistake and your time will come very soon...YAIM!!
I would rather not a single hand was planced on ol' Tank in anger. No physical harm should come to him in any way.. I would much rather he live the rest of his life, shamed and tormented, rejected by society at large and ostricized by the community. Banned from every bar, called out and insulted by the announcers at the next Panthers game
I don't want him harmed... I would much rather his suffering last a long, long time...
This e-mail below went out to virtually every Marine in the Charlotte area as well as all of Mecklenburg County, NC, if not all of NC.
To "Tank" or any of his buddies, remember this Marine Corps motto: "No better friend, no worse enemy"
You messed with one of ours. And we are not a Band of Brothers for no reason, tough guy. I suggest you crawl a mile over cut class to Cpl Carnes and beg for forgiveness. Then ask to work weekends at the VA in Charlotte.
But if you wish to remain a big mouth, Tank, and think you're too tough to have to do so, there's always someone tougher than you. And when you meet him he's going to hand you your ass if you even look at him the wrong way. Yes, I am banking on the fact that someone wants to meet you real bad.
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Subject: Fwd: Cpl Garrett John Carnes 3/3
Importance: High
Marines
Just learned today that Cpl Carnes of 3/3 was severely wounded in Afghanistan. All we know at this time, is he has lost both legs and has other serious wounds and will be sent to hospital in Germany.
I know this is very little information and will have more over the next couple of days. However he is married and from Mooresville, N.C This information comes directly from 3/3 as he is one of the Marines that we support. This is 3/3 second tour.
This is truly a tragedy for the entire Carnes family. I believe this is a case where we need to unite in a joint effort to help this Marine Family.
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I'd watch who you open your mouth too. Or you can make this a life-changing opportunity. But it would need to be sincere and lasting. We know bullshit when we hear it.
Now, back-up 2 feet and screw yourself. Because I suspect you have really fucked yourself for a very long time.
Semper Fi to my brothers.
This kind of situation is when you want to wear the old uniform again, even if it is just to get even.
This guy "Tank is the poster boy for douche nozzles everywhere... it was only a matter of time before his self inflated ego made him America's most despised ass hat. I mean... just look at those photos and try to rationalize that he's anything but a douche.
This guy's nothing but a hillbilly moron. Just looking at him would tell you that. Fan or not, no one but a wannabe NFL player wears a fully geared players uniform to a game.
By the way, according to his Facebook page, and everything else I could find on this goober, he's never served in the military and can't hold down a job.
Cedar, thanks for posting pics of this idiot "Tank". It shows the rest of us what a real drunk slob looks like that goes to the Moosehead Bar and Grill. So people are trying to plkay up the scenario it was the Marine and his group that started the crap and the marine adimitted exchanging some comments with "Tank" but once it became apparent that Tank was drunk, the marine backed off. But not Tank. Tank sports a German helmet to show his support for Hitler and all it stood for. This anti-American needs to leave my country. Moosehead Bar and Grill, you need to leave with him.
Semper Fi Garrett, coming from a former female marine which still means MARINE now.....you have all the respect in the world and Tank u better hide because its only bad for you, trust me fuckin faggot ....hoping someone rips your throat out and shits down your neck!
Great site. He needs to be exposed for what he is a fat, blathering loudmouth. I would bet $500 bucks if you found folks he went to high school with they would say he was one bully of a punk.
How about this "Tank" three rounds of two minutes per. If you are still standing I will personally hand you $500 cash. All nice and neat in a ring. Reply here and I will send you my contact.
Oh and yes I was a Marine infantryman now 51 years old. I will chew you up and spit you out like the scumbag you are. Your call all above board. Be a man tough guy.
Tom
USMC
1978-1987
Good work with this story Cedar Post. We have all known people like Tank. Not good enough to be a real athlete, too stupid to go to college, too much of a coward combined with being stupid to go into the military. Bullies those weaker than him to make up for his small penis and deficiencies. His only friends are those like him who run from him when the shit hits the fan. Let this be a lesson for all wanna be tough guys. Think twice about why & who you are confronting. I am proud of you Cpl.Garrett Carnes just like the majority of this nation. Maybe some good will come of this incident.
Tank, you are and will forever be a loser. The USA is not going to put up with people like you anymore. Good luck being a tough guy. Hahaha, justice is being served.
Jake C
Damn Tank, I accidentally sent this to my friends at MCRD San Diego...Now a whole bunch of Marines know about you. Left coast is a no go for "Tank"
Tank or I should say Tubby. I have a feeling your Going to be living in fear for a long time. My suggestion is go on a diet, move, and change your name. Karma is a mother f#$/&er. The karma train is going to come around really quick for you. I hope you got some decent medical insurance because I have a feeling some Marines are going to pay you a special visit.
Swift, Silent, Deadly.... RECON!!!!
I'm a football and I know that people can be jerks I think the best thing is for The Tank to quickly reach out the Marine and say sorry make sure some camera's are there. He may have a different side to story but He should go on camera for the world to see Him saying sorry and working something out, dont let pride get in the way. (I just hope that this works out without someone getting Hurt. I have a brother who has been in the service from 98 and if some knocklehead did this to him I would lose my cool but in the end seek a peaceful resolution) The owner is going to need to change the name of his bussiness or sell it, unless He likes the negitive comments though he may need to buy. www.reputationchanger.com might be in order.
Second thought the Tank should go by his middle name for a while to be safe.
YES JW should go on TV say he is sorry to a present Garrett Carnes, and make a donation to Wounded Warrior or Semper Fi Fund right there also.
Maybe everyone who is mad should make a donation to Wounded Warrior or Semper Fi Fund on Garrett Carnes behalf.
Take a close look at the first pic with this douche and that girl... She is wearing a ravens shirt and has a ravens bag...
Wonder if he threatened to rip her jaw off as well????
http://www.semperfifund.org/
I back ANY & EVERY team playing the Cowboys, but I'd NEVER go after a fan like this moron did! And as the restaurant owner, I'd have asked ALL parties to leave as ALL were capable of not replying & it would have died off or the moron starting it would have been the one asked to leave. Yeah, I say "tank" their restaurant rating - they obviously don't have enough sense to clear ALL the trouble out, so why bother eating there if you are traveling through? You might wearing the wrong color or something...
Here is what matters: This "Tank" made the first comment, and he made it to a family, with a young man in a wheel chair. This alone speaks volumes of the man's pathetic character and complete lack of moral fiber. And what was the reason for the comment? Fucking football, a goddamn game... Garrett is recovering from terrible wounds fighting in a place where what team wins a damn game is the very last of his concerns, and is he tries to reintegrate to society, with incredible challenges ahead of him, this is what he is greeted with. This is truly disgusting, how has our country come to this? Are we that pathetic that we make comments to who ever we please over something as stupid as a game? To know there are Americans as narrow minded and short sighted as this makes me ashamed to call them my countrymen. The truth is, "Tank" is a perfect microcosm for what is wrong with our country. We are so selfish and arrogant, with no moral maturity or sense of decency that we will make off color comments to a man in a wheel chair over something as trivial as a football game. The fact that no one stood up for Garrett is further proof of this. Tank "loves the military" so much that he jumped at the chance to join up... except he didn't. No, there were much more important things to do, like watch football. But he will mock a wounded Marine who damn near gave his life for that same right. Pathetic.
As a Vet and someone who takes pride in America and all it stands for, I find it appalling that something like this could ever happen. That your business and work staff can benefit from the cloak of freedom our flag offers, and then treat one of the brave men helping to provide that freedom in such a way is utterly reprehensible.
As a business you have FAILED!
As an AMERICAN you have FAILED!
That you could not show even the slightest bit of judgment to do the right thing in a situation as obvious as this, shows a lack of respect and understanding in what it means to serve, protect, and defend. Garrett Carnes lost both legs protecting your rights so that you can serve shitty food and warm beer. I can only hope the next loss is this business, as I will NEVER set foot in this place, and I will make sure that everyone I know is aware of your actions and does the same!
Go to hell... and take Josh "TANK" Watts with you!!!
Hey all.
I do know Josh Watts but not well, I am not a friend of his. He is a bully and does like to throw his weight around. I can totally imagine Josh trash talking a man in a wheelchair. Frankly, it was a matter of time before he said something that got him into a lot of trouble. I believe he is effectively in hiding.
"There is no better friend, and no worse enemy then a US Marine"... We are there for our boys, and when you mess with one of us, you mess with us all.
This prick is officialy on the radar of a couple operators.
Nice TITS Tank!
I tell you what's nuts, a buddy of mine posted a gigapixel image of the whole stadium at that game with the prompt to find the funniest looking person in the stands...I actually searched through the crowd and settled on that asshole: http://gigapixel.panoramas.com/panthers/?view.fov=1.54&view.vlookat=-11.71&view.hlookat=265.76
Bullets and bombs don't discriminate that's all I have to say... USMC RET. PHR
Ok, y'all (from post [11:49 AM]) - I think more can be got with a public apology (in front of people and reporters, no unshaven webcam action) and a period of public service - time carrying stretchers at Walter Reed.
A righteous beat down is not needed- this never out of the talk stage. Horrible talk but we don't kill for talk.
It is a real shame his mother didn't wear a condom when she was turning tricks at the truck stop. Oh Wank, I would love to meet you face to face. I have diabetes and asthma, want to pick on me? I am also a hand to hand combat instructor. Let's meet, shall we? You tiny peckered little coward. Gotta look you up next time I come to Charlotte. I might start attending Panthers games just in hope of running into you.
tank lives in Rock Hill, SC.
We are Legion
We do not forgive
We do not forget
Expect us, Tank
Semper Fidelis
My brother-in-law is also a Marine veteran and double amputee. He experienced treatment just like this while he was at an LA Dodgers game a few months ago...I guess he too was wearing the wrong team gear. Sports fans need to remember that it is JUST A GAME and there is never an excuse to harass someone because of their team gear, especially if that person is disabled. People like this should feel ashamed.
This whole blog makes me warm and fuzzy. It means this is going to get sorted out without me having to drive half way accross the country to whip this jerkoffs ass. Semper Fi brothers.....RAH!
Tank is a bitch. Bet he won't pop off to a uninjured vet. Btw finding your address is easy girl. Keep the pics up cedar this guy deserves what he's going to get. Tank if I ever see you, I'll rip your jaw off you big tittied bitch. Btw anyone can look big with 30° body fat
Deleting post now cedar?
Dear Garret Carnes,
Come to Pittsburgh next time dallas plays here, will have plenty of beer and food for you and your family!
To: October 25, 2012 6:39 PM poster!
Amen Bro; I'm a Navy Veteran served with my jarhead buddies at Cherry Point, NC!
Tank is a POS and karma will be his own fate.
I wont make any threats but I'll drive the boats for you all .
1:45
I call em' as I see em'
F bombs earn a quick delete unless the comment is something remarkable.
Just deleted Tank's home address as well.
Toss him off the upper deck for all I care but I'm not listing his home address.
I have to say the chick in the bikini above has a rockin' body! Tank...not so much...LOL. Moosehead is a good/decent place and the owner, Chris Neilson, is a good guy and was in the military. Chris got put in a very bad situation here so try not to hate on him too much. Thanks!
This message board cracks me up.
Everyone threatening a guy but only a few with the balls to put their names with their threats. He's obviously a dumb bully that made an ass of himself, ruined some poor small business, upset a family and disabled vet.
How about you jarheads do less talking, find this guy and finish the job. Obviously the only way to handle a verbal confrontation that happened a week ago is to beat a guy or worse. Violence is the best solution for this guys problem. Isn't that the USMC and American way?
Ooorah,
Message Board Tough Guy
"I do know Josh Watts but not well, I am not a friend of his. He is a bully and does like to throw his weight around. I can totally imagine Josh trash talking a man in a wheelchair. Frankly, it was a matter of time before he said something that got him into a lot of trouble. I believe he is effectively in hiding."
If you run into Mr. Watts I can tell you that there are Marines who are actively looking to stand toe to toe with him. Fair fight and everything! He is very popular right now, even with a 62 year old guy who is a brick and worked a .50 caliber on a Medivac helicopter for three tours in Vietnam, as well as a 5'8" 160 pound guy who did three tours in Vietnam who won a Bronze Star. These are guys who fear no man. And for what he has done to a young man they have met and supported all they want is a fair fight to show Mr. Watts that they have looked into his eyes and already know how the fight will end.
He didn't, to quote Jack Nicholson, "Screw with the wrong Marine", he screwed with EVERY Marine.
So step-up to the plate Mr. Watts. No Marine wants to sly-rap you as they are honorable men. They want to touch their nose to yours and hear the word "GO", tough guy.
His address is on twitter but I will in no way post the hashtag to find so. You must find it yourself. Second, section 501, seat 1 row 5 is correct for his every outing to the Panthers games. Cedar is right here. He is liable for such if "tanks" address is posted here. Let's be honest. I was able to show him the panorama of Watts along with seating. That is all I will do. Carry along...
Josh "Tank" Watts is not Joshua Watts, that is another guy. Josh "Tank" Watts is only a Josh. He is a deadbeat and in no way ever thinks of others. His self-centered and assumes he is God's gift to the world.
Thanks Cedar for your work helping to publicize this. I am a former Marine and have a son in the Navy. I take every opportunity to thank a vet, buy them coffee or pick up a tab when I can. I weep for the young Marine and cannot imagine how anyone could try to pick a fight with this young man's family. We all take our sports seriously but this is too much.
Lets not be too hard on Tank, he does have to watch the Pityful Panthers each week. (Bad joke)
I trust that everyone that sees this joke of a human being never let's him forget what he did, how disgusting his actions were.
Finally, for all the patrons in that bar where were you, if you didn't step up for that here you are not much better than Tank.
curtis not only did the other patrons of the bar not help Garrett and his family, after Garrett and his family were kicked out of the bar the patrons followed them into the parking lot and continued to taunt them and yell things at them until the cops arrived!
Combat vet from Cincinnati. I would love to take a road trip to pay this clown a visit. So whoever is putting this bus together you let me know.
Also, as far as anyone who is attacking Cedar for posting this, he has done nothing wrong. He is doing us all a favor. And as far as people saying it's not fair to put these girls and other people's faces in these pictures, don't worry, we have no problem with these people. We're after this so called "Tank" and no one else.
Welp, no more patronizing that establishment. Restaurant staff did the wrong thing, they should have tossed Tank out. That place should start procedures for bankruptcy because they're not getting any more of my business or people I know. Spread the word.
It seems to me that the best way to deal with this is to try to heal what happened to this young Marine. I would love to see the Moosehead Bar and Grill have a fundraiser to get enough money to send this Marine and his wife to Dallas for a Game. Flight, Hotel, Food Tickets, the works. I can't get through to the bar, so if anyone knows how to talk to the owner, suggest this. The worst we could do for this "Fan" is to leave him alone to continue to be himself. I learned a long time ago "no matter how hard you hit them, it will not change their mind".
I just spoke to another Marine who did a walk to raise funds for Garrett and this is all over Charlotte and spreading all over NC and further.
IMO, this guy has ruined his life. He would do well to change his name and move because I don't think an apology to Garrett is going to be enough to have a life of any meaning in Charlotte. He grabbed the pooch and screwed it himself. And by the looks of the scumbag, that's all he ever screwed. He might as well have "Child Molester" on the front and back of his shirt as he is going to be remembered forever for this in Charlotte.
Oh boy! Another fatass, redneck asshole has been "spotted" in NC. What a shocker. I hope he becomes homeless and pisses himself.
The best form of justice is to put his ignorant ass in a chair, let him live that life. One well placed baseball bat to the spine, and he'll be educated.
Tank...Goodnight Sweet Prince!
I love these comments.
I guess its already been mentioned that "wank" is a total brainless d-bag.
Might want to move, Wank
This guy needs to keep his cock-holster shut. Not only are there Marines everywhere wanting to meet this punk, there are also thousands of Army soldiers from Ft. Bragg who can't wait to show him what his asshole looks like. This bastard needs to run and hide.
No breather from work.
No relief from combat.
No request for respite.
No Slack!! 2/327 INF
Joshua,
The blood of this brotherhood runs deep, and we always deal back everything tenfold... Sleep well.
Josh, you fat bloated fuck.... I truly hope you choke on a fried chicken bone, you punk assed piece of fucking shit. You fuck with any Marine, you have fucked with ME.
ill fight that pussy and all of his scum bag friends. What an utter piece of shit, just another big guy that thinks hes tough cause hes big. what a joke
I'm a veteran, retired LEO and now a Firefighter. Let me say one thing here, god I love it when people come together to defend someone against assholes and there plenty of them. Keep up the good work. Sometimes these wounded warriors need someone to stick up for them.
My Wife, My brother and Myself are all veterans and active duty. I have done 4 tours myself including 2 tours to Balad and 2 tours to Baghdad.... My wife has also served in Balad and my Brother happens to be a Drill instructor in the Army who has served several tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.. My brother was also part of the Motorcycle caravan which brought this wounded warrior back to charlotte... Needless to say we are all very angry about this and i will be keeping an eye out for this "Tank" myself as i frequent Charlotte often due to family... I happen to be a HUGE Cowboys Fan and will proudly wear my Jersey every time i am in Charlotte... i hope he's at a bar i walk in to.... COME AT ME BRO!
"Tank" is a card-carrying douche rocket, who isn't fit to breathe the same air as a Marine!
This 'Tank' character has no honor. It's unfortunate that the bravest and most admirable Americans are the ones out risking it all while small minded drunks remain safe and sound, insulting and embarrassing our country with their mere existence. Tank, go watch some more football you fat fucking loser, don't forget to grab a 'teener'! By the way, You're Welcome! -Marine Infantryman/Combat Vet.
Tank should spend more time getting in Scam's Newton's face.
First video I see of someone smashing his teeth in, I'll donate a grand to the Semper Fi fund.
Well tank, it looks like your a Fuckin' Deadman. I hope you enjoy getting tossed around like a rag doll in a Pit Bulls mouth when the Army,Navy,Marines,Air Force ,National Guard and Coast Guard make you their assmonkey for the rest of your life. I hope when they find your corpse you have a crutch crammed up your colon,put up dry and broken off.
Awww Tanky Poo,
I may be a Soldier, but only branches are allowed to insult other branches and You don't rate to f with any of us, let alone with our Marine Family.
I assure you Snookums,your face has been made famous in the Army community as well.. A big group email with your pics, etc is floating around and being forwarded as well. It's amazing how long internet crap floats around. Whoopsie. We are really good at remembering details, things like faces, places, etc. Trust me you won't be forgotten soon. You messed with the wrong bull, our Marine Brother, a fellow vet and Wounded Warrior, not to mention insulted a female as well. I pity you, you're about to get the horns of several hundred thousand. Sucks to be you, now you can add your words to the long list of things you've apparently been eating too much of. Deuces
too bad the vet or wife did not
concealed carry..fat boy would look real good with a couple of 45 cal holes in him .and humanity would befit too
Betty Kilbride
Friends... please read, follow their lead on this, and keep them in your prayers as Garrett goes through yet another surgery.
We appreciate all the post and messages supporting me and Garrett through this ridiculous ordeal. We have decided as a family that for now we are not going to make any statements to any newspapers or news stations about the incident that happened this past Sunday. The fact of the matter is that there are bullies in all walks of life and we just so happened to stumble upon a group of them at Mooseheads. Garrett and I would just like to say that we have no ill wishes or feelings towards Mooseheads, nor do we want their business to suffer. The owner, Chris, is not at fault and is doing everything he can to make amends with us. The issue was with a rowdy and vile Panther fan, not with Moosehead Bar and Grill; and Chris personally invited us back in to eat dinner after the altercation was over. Thanks again to everyone who supports us through good times and bad. Please remember Garrett in your prayers next week during his surgery.
October 26, 2012 6:21 PM
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a child hood friend's son lost his legs last week in Afghanistan...i am trying so hard wrap my head around that and then this disrespectful thing happens...i am going to share a link for Rob...if anyone would like to show their support, please do. and THANK YOU, Garrett, so very much for your service..and for all that serve our country. You are appreciated...more than you know.. our country would not be great were it not for you. God Bless you and yours.
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Josh Watts 634 Chipley Ave, Unit 5, Charlotte NC, 28205-7031
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Tank they are coming for you dude! Do you hear them?
Of couse you don't, you never hear them coming.
Sleep well Tank.
I don't know about that number since it comes back to a Terry Watts.
Well God bless you Mr. Garrett, your honorable wife and loving family. If I was with you, he would've been wearing HIS jaw on the other side of his fat head. But you and your family certainly didn't deserve with that douchebag did to you and he's sure lucky that none of us were there with you or someone would've CERTAINLY been carted off to jail! Being a fan of a different team doesn't give a low-class redneck trying to relive his "glory days" in high school a step-up from someone who's heads and tails above his sorry ass. And that includes the other douchebag Panther fans that egged it on as well. Wish we knew who THEY were too! Tank shouldn't be the ONLY one included in this. I hope those scum sucking idiots get what's coming to them too. If anyone knows who THEY are, let's add em to the list.
Anyways, I'm a disabled Marine Vet myself and waiting on surgery as well. God speed to you sir and we DO take care of our own. Every last one of us, including our sister services have your back brother. This fatass, moobs, no bra wearing, ugly, probably has a deer mounted on his wall coward, will get what's coming to him, one way or another. You've done your fighting, now let us do the rest for you. P.S. Besides being a Marine, I was also a model and wouldn't even let his chunky ass touch me with another girl's p***y. lol He must've paid those girls to pose with him.
As a Navy Veteran, I commend you on your service to our country, and this low class idiot should be sent over on the front lines, That would definatly shut him up. He would probably run home to mommy and tell her that they wanted to kick his arse.
I will take a collection up to fly "Septic Tank" on down to Pensacola and let him run his mouth off. We will hand him his balls in a to go bag and send him fat wanna be bad ass hobbling back home.
Just read about this scum bag. Hey tank you might be thinking of fleeing the country - pleeeaase come to Australia. Would love to put my fist through your fat face. (Yeah douche, its global and our armed forces are allies on and off the field of battle)
Tank, we're coming for you. No sense in running kid. If you want to talk the talk you'd better be prepared to walk the walk.
Start wearing your boxers backward, You are about to become a lot of people's bitch.
Fat fuck doesnt even realize he is a Dead Man Walking.
Sad to say but this A$$hole needs an a$$ whooping...maybe then he will think twice before talking shit to a vet and his family.
way to disrespect a guy who nearly paid the full price for you to have the right live and breath our air. I hope these guys catch you steppin and give you a lesson in respect.
I doubt the Panthers will yank Tank's psl but I can't imagine him going to a game without some serious LE protection.
Once missed step in section 501 and he'll be doing a header into the club seats.
All i can say is curbs can be dangerous for fat shit bird like this.
To those that are thinking of donating to any kind of fund, please check it out first and not go by what someone posts on here. A friend of mine was killed a month ago in the line of duty and false fundraisers were popping up.
It's not hard to see that "Tank" is most likely an idiot and a douche bag, and picking a fight with a woman or a guy in a wheelchair is low. But the fact that he is a vet shouldn't really even have anything to do with it. In fact, it's kind of sad that there probably wouldn't be any real outcry about this situation if he wasn't a vet and had just lost his legs in a work site accident or something.
If he'd been threatening a disabled man and someone beat his ass, fine. He got what he had coming, and the person who beat his ass is a champion in my book. But that shouldn't have ANYTHING to do with whether or not he's a vet, nor should it be done days later after the situation has been defused. And honestly, none of you even know for sure if he was genuinely threatening the man or his wife. This story is pretty one sided. For all you know, it's been blown way out of proportion and he wasn't even threatening actual violence to begin with.
At any rate, you guys screaming for "Tank's" head and wanting to kill him and hunt him down after the fact when no one even got hurt make me fucking sick. You're just as bad as him. A bunch of group-think wannabe tough-guys... And on the internet, no less! You're really just showing your intelligence to be as lacking as "Tank's."
Hell, at least at least "Tank" did go around claiming to be defending freedom while threatening to kill anyone who disagreed with or disrespected him. Is the irony of wanting to murder someone for disrespecting a guy who ostensibly fought for freedom really lost on you clowns?
I heard from eyewitnesses that Courtney, the Marines wife, was screaming at the top of her lungs, threatning to kill everyone in the bar.
why is everyone worried about the females in the above pics? what about the dudes? don't they all deserve protection from being associated with "tunk"?
Email sent to Cedar Post:
Your blog is out of control. Posting his pictures and name and allowing your message board to post his address and phone number. While you do nothing? You probably not a real journalist but you need to follow the lead of other publications when it comes to this story. You need to remove this Tank guys information from your story and from the message board. If you are not capable or willing to do so then you are accessory to any violence that occures to this guy.
You should also post a follow up about the restaurant. Include the email from the victims wife. It can be found online and a copy is available on your message board when you posted this same story for the 2nd time. They are handling the situation much better than you are. But I guess its because they have nothing to gain from hate and violence.
To 9:38: seems to me the only one out of control was tank. Don't u think it's time to put the drunken slobs of the world on their place?
I think Mr. Anonymous that posted at 4:53 and 5:39 must be tank or one of his buddies from the bar. Cause we all really believe that the wife has yelling kill everybody in the bar and the other idiot to say we don't know what really happened...give me a break we do know what happened so go crawl back under your rocks with your buddy Tank!!!!!!
According to most peoples post on this site the only way to deal with a verbal confrontation is to put someone "in their place?"
My point is that threats and violence is not the answer and this site is doing nothing but promoting it and making a profit while pretending to be reporting on the abuse and intimidation of a amputee vet. Count the number of stories about Tank then compare that to the number of stories about the victim. Is Cedar promoting his future story about Garret? No, but you find this on Cedar:
Cedar Posts Bonus: Coming up the complete Josh "Tank" Watts photo expose' you won't believe what we've uncovered, and later the poll. Drunks vs Marines.
This is not a news site. This is someone’s opinion that is driven by site traffic and profit. Apparently Cedar panders to people with the same mentality as Tank that get worked up and worry about consequences later.
The letter the Marines wife wrote just proves what kind of sweet people this couple is. But I think the owner is responsable for how his staff reacts to any situation and for the bartender to throw this couple out and let the other patrons continue to taunt them outside while tank stayed in the bar drinking his beer, it just shows you what kind of place this is and the bar is responsable!
11:03
What has not been reported is that not only was "Tank" thrown out of the bar he has all been told to never come back. Also this was the act of one person. Not patron"s" as is being reported. Just go to the bar or call. The owner was in the Navy and is as upset about this as anyone. Don't take your anger out on a small business because of the acts of one stupid customer. That would be like punishing Garrett for the acts of the Marines in Okinawa.
Your anger comes from the lack of information. Reach out to this local small business and your opinion on how this was handled that day and going forward may be changed.
The other patrons in the bar followed the Marine and his family out and continued to say mean and nasty stuff to them outside the bar until the cops showed up !
11:25... lack of information? so are you saying you were there? Whats your name?
This "tank guy" is a pussy! To pick on a Veteran in a wheel chair shows that. Why wasn't "tank" asked to leave the Moosehead Bar and Grill?! That would have been the thing to do. It seems to me that the owner of the Moosehead Bar and Grill should be ashamed of his employees for letting the bully stay and asking a Veteran and his family to leave. I know there are rivalries but this takes it way too far.
11:48 and 11:50
Reach out to the bar. Any info you get from a news source or message board is suspect. Better yet reach out to Garrett.
I was not there but I did speak with the bar but I haven't gotten a response from Garrett. I hope he can find time to respond to my email.
The broad strokes of the story are accurate but details were omitted or falsely reported probably for shock value but don't trust me. Talk to the people involved yourself.
12:02 so you talked to the bar owner who claims he wasn't there, have you talked to any of the patrons from the bar?
Hey Josh Watts, do the world a favor and EAT A BULLET!!!
What a douchebag. This ass clown Josh "Tank" Watts is a wannabe tough guy. Probably juiced up on some roids for awhile, thus why he now has b*tch tits in his photos. I hope he plans on staying single for a long time as any girl he tries to date will remember this and any online search of his name will forever be there. Was it worth it Tank? lmao I'm sure you were a douchebag before, but now you are an infamous douchebag known internationally. To bad this didn't happen in Texas as I can assure you, someone would have intervened and taught you some southern manners boy....
On Garrett's support page on FB, someone from their party (I'm thinking his wife) said the owner personally invited them back to have dinner. It was handled.
Yes, Tank was a fucking douchecanoe, but no need to get vigilante on him. in ANY manner.
On Garrett's support page on FB, someone from their party (I'm thinking his wife) said the owner personally invited them back to have dinner. It was handled.
Yes, Tank was a fucking douchecanoe, but no need to get vigilante on him. in ANY manner.
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