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Good Samaritan came to the aid of us two

Date published: 10/3/2008

Good Samaritan came to the aid of us two

On Aug. 12, my brother and I were driving north on Interstate 95 when we had a front tire blow-out.

A nice man drove up behind us and changed our tire for us. He then directed us to follow him to the off ramp at exit 126, and then to White Tire on Mine Road.

My brother and I are seniors, and I am disabled, so imagine how grateful we were to this man. He wouldn't take any money that I offered--only a handshake.

I can't think of any other way to thank that nice man for his help, so I thought I would acknowledge his kindness in your newspaper.

Virginia D. Davis

Altoona, Fla.



Date published: 10/3/2008



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Nice letter! (posted by lifeisbeautiful , Oct. 4, 2008 8:14 am)    0 likes
It's good to read letters about caring people and thankful people.

Considering how uncaring (posted by Mandrake , Oct. 3, 2008 4:41 pm)    0 likes
most people seem to be, it is refreshing to read a story like this. The other good news is that an act of kindness does create a ripple effect.

I try to believe in KARMA and the philosophy of Christ. (posted by kenderr , Oct. 3, 2008 11:27 am)    0 likes
The philosophical explanation of karma can differ slightly between traditions, but the general concept is basically the same. Through the law of karma, the effects of all deeds actively create past, present, and future experiences, thus making one responsible for one's own life, and the pain and joy it brings to him/her and others. The results or 'fruits' of actions are called karma-phala.

Virginia - Thanks for Writing! (posted by rrwwsmith , Oct. 3, 2008 8:13 am)    0 likes
This is a story that we need to hear. Both you and the Good Samaritan are to be commended for "making history." In the Bible story and in yours, the follow-up by this man was just as important as the initial act to help. Your story points us in the right direction.

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