Boston homeless man glad to turn in lost money

[RAG7890]

There's a story from the seventies which I really hope is true.

The uniformed doorman at the BBC building in Portman Street was an ex-Army guy - honourably discharged in '43, having lost and arm in North Africa, couple of medals - and he was on familiar cap-peak-touching terms with everyone who worked at the studios there - the producers and directors, the talent, the engineers and cameramen, the posh secretaries, even the lowly writers. Everyone knew and loved old Wilf.

He came up for retirement after thirty-some years' service, never missed a day, out there by the main entrance come rain and shine. And all the people who knew him wanted to give him a parting gift. Traditionally it'd have been a timepiece - a mantle-clock or a good fob-watch - but it was decided to go for something a bit special. So they took a collection and bought Wilf the brand-new, highly-expensive, cutting-edge digital watch. The one with the alarm beeper and the date as well as the hours, minutes and seconds. The one with the space-age liquid crystal numbers. The big chunky one with the buttons on the side that you had to press to see the time.... Using your other hand, obviously.

..............people are often quite stupid or just don't think.

The above reminds me of my Father in Law (RIP James ). He worked as a Plumber / Gas Fitter for ~ 30 years with the same family company. Never missed a day, always did a great job etc. etc. etc. Just another working man like my Father.

Guess what they gave him when he retired from Plumbing due to illness (Heart)?

Yep, he got a freaking nice bowl of Fruit with a single Can of Beer in it.

I kid you not.

At the time I was ~ 25 & did not know until much later in life (even though I had been going out with his Daughter for quite a few years).

It still makes my blood boil.................had I know then, I would have jammed that Can so far up the owner's Ass his eyes would have popped!

The world is full of good people but it is also full of people who cannot think, don't want to think or just don't give a flying 7uck about anyone other than themselves.

Rant over.....................................

 

[Jeremiah]

The skeptic in me thinks he COULD have just called the people who it belonged to and given them back their shit, without all the publicity that might get him a donation or two...


I want to believe in people, I just can't this morning, lol

 

[markbastable]

The skeptic in me thinks he COULD have just called the people who it belonged to and given them back their shit, without all the publicity that might get him a donation or two...

Seems fair to me, even if it's true. What would you prefer he did more ethically with his day?

 

[Shawn Lutz]

wow...someone doing the right thing...wow imagine that, HUGE news story.

I like good news but but people doing what is right should not be a news story.

What is next?

"A remarkable story coming up on Eyewitness news 10pm. A 49 yr old Texas man, father of 2 goes to work everyday, hasn't missed a day being sick, honestly pays all taxes and doesn't take entitlements from the government, doesn't hide guitars or lie to wife about $ spent on them...don't miss this story at `10pm"

 

[THDNUT]

Collecting unemployment? You are one of the 47% and a taker!

(Good luck and I hope you find work soon)

I've not taken a penny of unemployment. I've been living off savings. I've sold a CS Strat and 2 rifles recently and have 2 more guitars on CL locally. Truth is, I don't want to work any more. Employment prospects for a sixty year old are pretty dismal in this economy.

 

[geochem1st]

I've not taken a penny of unemployment. I've been living off savings. I've sold a CS Strat and 2 rifles recently and have 2 more guitars on CL locally. Truth is, I don't want to work any more. Employment prospects for a sixty year old are pretty dismal in this economy.

employment prospects for the aging workforce is non-existent.....i'm 58 and have been looking for months.... i'm not on unemployment, nor ssi, or stamps, and have been getting by with music lessons, busking, and odd and end jobs that have been coming up, plus the good will of some very good friends....i've downsized as well, but continuing to sell your stuff or living off of savings is a losing proposition - ya need cash flow.

14 million aged workers were forced into 'retirement' when the crash happened, most of them getting doctors to put them on disability.... they aren't even counted in any unemployment numbers.

 

[12watt]

A Chinese student with 42 Grand in his bag?!

Steelin' yur jerbs is lucrative.

 

[bertzie]

I've not taken a penny of unemployment. I've been living off savings. I've sold a CS Strat and 2 rifles recently and have 2 more guitars on CL locally. Truth is, I don't want to work any more. Employment prospects for a sixty year old are pretty dismal in this economy.

Become a man-whore. I'm sure there's plenty of grannies looking for some lovin. Maybe even some young meat looking for an old dog.

 

[Jeremiah]

Aaaaand now 64k in donations have been gathered for this man, so far...

 

[Eric Duane]

Saw this on the news last night. What a deed. They set up a donation line for him that's already generated $70k as reported by Memphis channel 3 news. I really enjoyed seeing something like this happen today. It brought a little hope into my views.

 

[12watt]

He can buy some drywall to hang that citation on.

 

[7gtop]

A great story , that deserves an even greater ending ...

 

[Blues4U]

I've not taken a penny of unemployment. I've been living off savings. I've sold a CS Strat and 2 rifles recently and have 2 more guitars on CL locally. Truth is, I don't want to work any more. Employment prospects for a sixty year old are pretty dismal in this economy.

Accepting unemployment compensation is completely acceptable IMO, as it is something that is paid into by employers and employees, its basically an insurance policy. If you are eligible, don't be foolish. I worked the same place for 22 years and left on my own, but If I had been let go, I would have filed --

 

[Shawn Lutz]

it pays to be honest people!. Guy is getting way more than $42,000

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