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Old 07-18-2018, 05:53 PM
 
Location: Renton, WA
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I live in Washington, and if you mentioned something like this happening in Alabama, most people the greater Seattle area could not believe such an example of care and concern for people could take place in Alabama. What do people think about this?

HOMEWOOD, AL -- The story of a dedicated man who was willing to walk all night to be on time for his first day of work has gone viral, prompting an outpouring of community support and a generous move by his employer's CEO.

Walter Carr works for Bellhops, a moving company that was hired to help a Pelham family move over the weekend.

Pelham Police spotted Carr after he was four hours into his trek from Homewood to Pelham, a distance of at least 14 miles. Police picked him up and took him to breakfast. After learning that his car had broken down the night before and that he had been walking since midnight, the officers gave him a ride to work.

Police took Carr to a Pelham home where Bellhops was scheduled to help move a family. Upon arrival, officers and Carr met Jenny Lamey. Officers were impressed with Carr's story and shared it with Lamey, who then shared it with the world.

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Dedicated worker receives car from CEO after walking all night to work

After hearing about Carr's inspiring journey to work, the CEO of Bellhops decided to surprise him with a gift. On Monday, CEO Luke Marklin gifted Carr his 2014 Ford Escape.

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Old 07-18-2018, 06:41 PM
 
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Just a normal day here. Surprised it even made the news.
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Old 07-20-2018, 09:29 AM
 
Location: Buckhead Atlanta
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That's is an awesome story. Show's how much compassion people can truly have.

It also underscores the value of public transportation.

14 miles to get from his home to his job. That was the same distance from my home to my last job. I was able to make it to that job in about 45 minutes on public transportation(bus).
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Old 07-20-2018, 10:50 AM
 
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Just a normal day here. Surprised it even made the news.


LOL LOL....I lived in suburban Birmingham...not "normal" at all !! Especially having a black student walk down southbound GreenSprings Highway, if that's the route where was walking...





Good story though.
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Old 07-21-2018, 05:39 PM
 
Location: The South
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I live in Washington, and if you mentioned something like this happening in Alabama, most people the greater Seattle area could not believe such an example of care and concern for people could take place in Alabama. What do people think about this?

HOMEWOOD, AL -- The story of a dedicated man who was willing to walk all night to be on time for his first day of work has gone viral, prompting an outpouring of community support and a generous move by his employer's CEO.

Walter Carr works for Bellhops, a moving company that was hired to help a Pelham family move over the weekend.

Pelham Police spotted Carr after he was four hours into his trek from Homewood to Pelham, a distance of at least 14 miles. Police picked him up and took him to breakfast. After learning that his car had broken down the night before and that he had been walking since midnight, the officers gave him a ride to work.

Police took Carr to a Pelham home where Bellhops was scheduled to help move a family. Upon arrival, officers and Carr met Jenny Lamey. Officers were impressed with Carr's story and shared it with Lamey, who then shared it with the world.

Click here to read the rest of the article:

Dedicated worker receives car from CEO after walking all night to work

After hearing about Carr's inspiring journey to work, the CEO of Bellhops decided to surprise him with a gift. On Monday, CEO Luke Marklin gifted Carr his 2014 Ford Escape.
Why?
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Old 07-22-2018, 05:22 PM
 
Location: Renton, WA
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I live in Washington, and if you mentioned something like this happening in Alabama, most people the greater Seattle area could not believe such an example of care and concern for people could take place in Alabama. What do people think about this?
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Why?
The reason is because most people I encounter in the greater Seattle area express negative opinions about the the South of the USA, like states like Alabama.
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Old 07-22-2018, 06:15 PM
 
Location: Madison, Alabama
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The reason is because most people I encounter in the greater Seattle area express negative opinions about the the South of the USA, like states like Alabama.
That's because most have likely never been here and are willing to believe the stereotypes. Of course, if they see some of our recent political ads, they might be right ....
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Old 07-22-2018, 08:32 PM
 
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RocketDawg - obviously, that poster has a limited capacity for understanding - IMO you might confuse them by adding your comment about political ads. You nailed the rest...
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Old 07-22-2018, 09:50 PM
 
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Yes I read this the other day here on CD . Its a beauitful story........ Im glad someone working @ that guys company saw how dedicated he is and chimed in to help him
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Old 07-24-2018, 08:43 AM
 
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The reason is because most people I encounter in the greater Seattle area express negative opinions about the the South of the USA, like states like Alabama.
Maybe you should watch better movies. Don't repeats of Mississippi Burning get boring?
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