LS&Co. Unzipped
Dec 29 2010
A Straight Shooter for Levi's®
Meet Phil Waldman. The folks at the Kinkora Pythian Home in Duncannon, Penn., where Phil hangs his hat, say he’s 90-years young and…”a proud, long-time customer of Levi Strauss & Co.
We like Phil!
He recently called our Consumer Relations team to talk about his love for Levi’s®. After a great conversation, we sent Phil a t-shirt. Soon, we received a picture of him modeling the shirt, along with a stylish red bandana, and holding a United States flag.
The flag is appropriate for our man in Duncannon. He was a private and a gunner in the National Guard 73 years ago. After Phil's military service, he found his calling in public safety, including as a fire marshal in Harrisburg, Penn. The photo of him in uniform is from when he retired, in 1981.
After we saw Phil wearing the t-shirt, we sent him some Levi’s® 501® jeans. I mean, we couldn’t ask for a better model!
The administrator of the home where Philip lives says he’s a perfect match for Levi Strauss & Co.’s core values: empathy, originality, integrity and courage. And she says he continues to rave about our products “still doing their job to this day.”
Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1920, Phil will turn 91 in March. He says he discovered Levi's® jeans in 1937. He was married to wife Elizabeth for 49 years, and he has two daughters.
Asked what he's most proud of in his 90 years, he says, without hesitation, his daughters.
We’re honored that Phil is a long-time customer and fan. And we wish him many more years of good health, happiness and, of course, straight shooting.
Thanks for your loyalty, Phil. And given that gun you’re brandishing in the photo, we’ll do our best to stay on your good side!
Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped |
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Kelly Fazzolari (not verified) - Jan 05 2011
I knew Mr. Waldman and his family when I was still in elementary and high school. They were such a nice family. He always had a great sense of humor and apparently, still does. My parents still live in the old neighborhood. They'd fill me in on the Turkey Trot (a Thanksgiving Day traditional race in Newport, where he lived) which he always ran in. Who knows, he may still be doing it. Hats off to you Mr. Waldman:)
Heidi K. (not verified) - Jan 05 2011
Congrats! A nice recognition for an exceptional man...and a satisfied Levi's customer for many decades. Best wishes for many more happy, healthy, and blessed years!
lori (not verified) - Dec 31 2010
This is great! I know Mr. Waldman and he is a great person! Congrats Phil.
kathy mccready (not verified) - Dec 30 2010
so glad i had the pleasure of meeting your aquaintance ur very special continue ur life to the fullest an i love all your costumes for the holidays it makes alot of residents happy.
Colton R. (not verified) - Dec 30 2010
Cngratulations grandpa! You look exceptional in the Levi's!
Dotty Guenther (not verified) - Dec 30 2010
What a Great Guy !!
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