Thursday, July 12, 2012

Aaron Collins' story

Aaron is someone I do not know personally, but is an inspiration to me.

He had passed away a short time ago and left a will for his family. (he lived somewhere in Kentucky)

He had a bachelors degree and worked as a computer technician. He lived life a carefree as he good. Money was never the biggest deal to him. He had much sympathy to the people who make the country run (service industry). He always tipped well, helped whomever he could. He wanted to make a difference in those lives no matter how shitty the service was.

In his will he left a very short list of things. Any money in his account is owed back to his parents for any debt. Secondly, he had 500 dollars sitting for just one reason. He wanted to have his family go to a pizzeria to have supper. Pay the bill but leave the 500 dollars as a tip. In a band with his name, Website and saying thanks.

This man who gave so much in his life, and died early. Never held any ill-feelings and was well mannered. Never beat himself up over it or blamed anyone. Took it in stride and let it be.

Never looked at money like the only thing. That is something so hard to do in any situation. They also have a paypal up so more people can donate to this cause. When it reaches 500 dollars they will go leave it as a gratuity for someone else.

the website is www.aaroncollins.org , it also contains the first youtube video of the tip they had left. Great story, puts it all in perspective.

Regards,

Devon

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