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engine in order to transfer more power to my car. However, my car battery simply could not be revived. Mr. Wynn made sure that I had called a tow truck to come before he left to resume his day. I am so touched that Mr. Wynn reached out to help me. May God bless Mr. Wynn and good Samaritans like him, who seem to jump at the chance to help others in need. I am so grateful for a column to thank people whose kind deeds warm our hearts and mean so much, especially in these difficult COVID times. Thank you for helping me share my story and praise.
Linda Chu Pearlridge
We salute you, Mr. Wynn, for your dedication to per- petuating the aloha spirit through your service for our country, and for continuing to serve the community with your innate kindness, con- sideration and pono.
Stranger Jumps At The Chance To Help
Dear Darah,
On Dec. 7, Hawai‘i justly commemorated the 80th anni- versary of Pearl Harbor 1941, as it well acknowledges the es- sence of the spirit by which the veterans had served. That spirit exemplifies the sort by which we can all dedicate ourselves for the sake of others in our dai- ly lives, seeking to contribute to the well-being of our own
Dear Sam,
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Dear Darah,
Please share my story of meeting good Samaritan William Wynn, who today happened to be parked across my disabled car at Pearlridge. He noticed me standing by my propped-up car hood, probably looking as lost as I was feeling because I could not get my car to start. Without hesitation, he asked if I needed a jump-start and set to work getting out jumper cables and moving his car closer to mine to help me start my car. He was patient and generous with his time because my car would only make a trilling noise, even after repeated at- tempts by Mr. Wynn to rev his
Dear Linda,
Mr. Wynn says, “I re- member coming out of Pearlridge from Pieology and saw this woman who looked like she needed help. I just retired from the Navy this past April and served my country for 22 years, and by nature I’m a Southern gentlemen raised in North Carolina. My parents taught me if someone needs help, you help them. You never know when you’re going to be that person who needs help. I believe you get back in what you put out, and I try to put positive vibes into the universe because I be- lieve you’ ll get it back ten- fold. I’ ve lived in Hawai‘i for the past 15 years and any
chance I get to spread a little aloha, I take.”
families and communities. It is also that very spirit our nation of its varied peoples embraced, which provided the direction to succeeding generations in their collective endeavors — well-earning the distinction of “the greatest generation.” Hopefully we still possess that great resolve to meet the many challenges before us now and be worthy of their dedication and sacrifices. I, along with the wishes of so many others, wish to thank them and their families for their distinguished and selfless services.
Sam Hashimoto Mililani
Your letter is beautifully written and I thank you for
acknowledging the history and sacrifice our veterans have given to our nation. It is because of their love for our country, our neighborhoods, and future generations that we are all able to live in this land of the free and home of the brave.
Is there someone you’d like to thank? Mail letters to MidWeek c/o Mahalo Nui at 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 7-500, Honolulu HI 96813, or email mahalonuiwithdar- ah@gmail.com. Include your name, where on the island you reside, phone number and, if possible, the phone number of the person you’ re thanking so she can contact him or her.