Since Fall 2021, I’ve noticed a Ford pickup truck that has been in the same spot in the Shima parking lot.
It sits close to the main lot entrance location, mostly collecting dust.
Campus police say the truck is being surplussed, meaning it is no longer of use on campus and is being phased out as equipment.
“I am assuming you are referring to the white Ford pickup that is parked at the rear of the Shima 1 parking lot,” said Sgt. Jim Bock. “I do not know how long the truck has been parked there, but know it has been there for at least six months. The truck is owned by Delta College and is inoperable. It is my understanding that the truck is slated to be sold through a surplus auction in the future.”
As time rolls on I see an old truck that probably drove thousands of miles from over the years.
Grass is growing through the tires, spider webs and rust have taken over the truck.
The Shima parking lot is its final resting spot.
Should we say ash to ash and dust to dust as it goes to automobile heaven where it can finally rest in peace.