Posted on 12/11/2022 8:15:59 AM PST by lowbridge
A Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, liquor store employee named Ta Leia Thomas, also known as Ace, is being praised for her touching act of kindness.
The moment was captured on camera: A man was digging through the trash before putting boxes on his feet because he had no shoes, WCCO reported Saturday.
When Thomas saw what was happening, she knew exactly what to do and removed her own shoes, right there in the doorway of Brooklyn Center Liquor.
“This was not just a regular old pair of shoes. Ace, being a Minnesota Vikings fan, had on her favorite pair of purple Nike Air Jordans which she gave to the man with zero hesitation. This is a true example of empathy, compassion, and holiday cheer. We can all appreciate a story like this during the holiday season,” the store told followers in an online post Wednesday.
“We applaud Ace for her selflessness and her willingness to help those in need!” the post continued.
Thomas’ kind heart guided her decision, and she said the man told her no one would ever have given him such a gift.
“And I said, ‘Well I’m not everybody.’ And he was like. ‘Thank you so much,’ and I see him walking away and he’s walking away with pride,” she continued.
Even though it was her favorite pair of shoes, Thomas said she did not mind.
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But that would not result in the action going viral on the Internet.
If you don't see it on the Internet, it didn't happen.
Sorry to be cynical during the Christmas season but I'm thinking that pair of shoes has already been converted to a jughandle or two of cheap booze by now.
Virtuization
The new mental illness afflicting billions of white people
Hattip Alexander Mercurious
“Now, do it without the camera and keep it to yourself.”
SHE didn’t video the event; the store’s CCTV did.
SHE didn’t release the video; her manager did.
It was a security camera.
Check out his socks. They look new.
Does a pair of woman’s shoes fit a man digging in the dumpster? Or will he sell them and get himself a fix.
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