In this most touching act of human kindness, a couple has been hailed for their most outstanding goodness.
surprised Robert Ford
A wonderful couple did a most touching act recently as they handed over the keys of a car to a stranger they gave a lift home, a few weeks earlier.
Sean Merrill and his wife Darilyn were driving home when they spotted school caretaker Robert Ford walking and decided to give him a lift.
Mr Merrill admits: "I was stopped at a red light I saw a middle aged man walking through the crosswalk directly in front of my car.
"It was 9:45pm and this man seemed tired from a long days work, walking with lunch box in hand and a slight droop of the head.
"I felt a strong impression to stop and ask him if he needed a ride. My wife agreed, so I pulled over.
"In that brief trip Robert told us that he missed his bus that day.
"It takes him two and a half hours on public transportation to get to work and that same commute home after his day is over."
Robert shed tears of joy
After the experience, the couple along with Robert's sister-in-law Kathy, decided to surprise the man by raising money to buy him a car.
Mr Merrill, a mechanic and owner of Nobori Auto, found a car and fixed it up for Robert after they raised enough money to pay for the car and insurance.
Robert was so emotional at discovering the surprise. He said: "If it wasn't for them, I'd be still riding the bus. I owe them a lot, and I'm going to do my best … to help somebody else."
While Mr Merrill added: "I think it's important to take a step back and think about others and think about that they are a person just like you. They go through the same struggles, maybe different experiences, but everyone needs help now and again."