fighting against post-traumatic stress disorder-related suicide:
Welcome to the Old Grumpy Project, LLC: A bunch of Veterans, a bunch of Filmmakers, and a bunch of old Army trucks!
About Us
What is the Old Grumpy Project?
The Old Grumpy Project is a Spokane, WA-based production company: a collaboration between Veterans and local Filmmakers to educate the public about the impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on our Veterans, First Responders, and everybody else living with PTSD. Through documentaries and other multimedia productions, as well as live events, the Old Grumpy Project’s mission is to create awareness that PTSD is survivable and that those who are struggling with it are not alone.
Our mascots are restored historic Military Vehicles, "Old Grumpy" and "Old Lumpy".
Who is "Old Grumpy"?
"Old Grumpy" is a 1953 Dodge M37 3/4 ton Weapons Carrier.
Old Grumpy has been joined by "Old Lumpy", a 1952 M43 Dodge Field Ambulance, and "Homer", a 1942 WC-54 Dodge Ambulance, both owned by Rob Gemmell.
What does "Old Grumpy" actually do?
As Historic Miltary Vehicles (HMVs), Old Grumpy, Old Lumpy, and Homer attract a lot of attention. The Old Grumpy Project uses this to our advantage to break the ice and start conversations, especially to folks who may not be comfortable forthcomingwith struggles with their PTSD. These rigs really are big metal teddy bears.
For information regarding the standards we follow for public displays, we have more information on "The Motor Pool" (here).
The Old Grumpy Crew
On the Veteran side:
Bill Benson (United States Marine Corps and United States Army), Ken Plager (United States Army), Rob Gemmell (United States Army), Jhon Goodwin (United States Navy), Jennifer Raudebaugh (Firefighter),
and on the Filmmakers side:
Daniel Schaefer ("Black Summer" 2019, "Z Nation" 2014) and Shaun Springer ("Double Jeopardy" 1999, "The Garageland Chronicles" 2018, "My Friend Josh" 2010)