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6 MIDWEEK JUNE 1, 2022
Sky-high After Father’s Generous Gift
Dear Darah,
“I’m a flight atten- dant and was working an early morning flight from L A to Honolulu. My crew andIneededacupofjoe!I waited in line and realized I had forgotten my wallet but had my phone so I asked the cashier if they accepted Apple Pay, which they did. In front of me was a cool local guy, whose name I later learned was Steve, who was with his daughter and they were going to be on our flight. We chatted and when it was my turn, I ordered three lattes and a cof- fee. My Apple Pay wouldn’t go through, and the Wi-Fi for the system was down so
it couldn’t process payment. I started scrambling and was slightly panicked because my bill needed to be paid. With- out hesitation, Steve paid for our coffees. “No worries,” he said. “We need you folks more than anything. We want happy flight attendants. I’m happy I was here.” We laughed and I thanked him again as I ran to the plane. This made my day. It was aloha in its purest form, and I loved that this was also demonstrated in front of his young daughter — a true influ- ence to show that good deeds come from the right places and not for a return. You do good because it feels good. I just really needed to tell this
story publicly because it real- ly is the little things that can make someone’s day. Steve, I hope you read this and smile — you made a difference in our day more than you know!”
Tara Carver Waikīkī
Dear Tara,
We all know too well how difficult it is to func- tion without coffee! Thank goodness for your caffeine provider Steve and his kind- ness and generosity. Mahalo nui, Steve, for being a posi- tive example and living life with aloha.
“On Monday, April 18, around 1 p.m., my wife and
I were stuck in the parking area in front of the Kāhala L&L. She had parked our car too close to the sidewalk and was unable to reverse our car out of the parking stall af- ter numerous attempts. Two employees from L&L tried to give her assistance to no avail. Fortunately, a person who said he was an auto me- chanic spent some time giving her instructions on how to ex- tricate the car and after about
20 minutes of going back and forth, she finally freed the car. I thanked the man but failed to get his name. My wife and I are thankful that he took the time to help us.”
Geri and Walter Murakami Hawai‘i Kai
to come to their rescue. So grateful to that auto me- chanic and all mechanics who keep our cars in good shape and get us safely to our destinations.
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. Darah Dung hosts “The Pet Hui” and “Island Driver,” both on Spectrum OC16.
It’s so nice to hear that when people are in a bind, there are always individuals out there who are willing to come to their rescue.
Dear Darah,
It’s so nice to hear that when people are in a bind, there are always individuals out there who are willing
Dear Geri and Walter,
In a year of challenge and change,
who was your Hawaii Healthcare Hero?
Nominate a healthcare worker who went above and beyond for you. Deadline: June 10, 2022
Online at hah.org/heroes
By mail (Entry form available online) By phone at (808) 533-HERO (4376)
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