Posted on 02/28/2006 8:39:22 PM PST by beyond the sea
That's a good question.
But other than various insurance policies and even more taxes, a "great person" can live on next to nothing. Trust me.
He is a simple man with simple needs, and apparently is doing OK for himself. See the website I found linked above in Post #2. I get the feeling that there are "locals" who probably keep an eye on this man.
I did check out your link. Thanks, I never would have known it existed if it wasn't for you.
Helps to prove that everyone from Monessen, PA is not bad. We need that!
I pinged you to #22 because you're one of the locals! :-) Please post/link on this website for any more local news about this man's efforts if you hear it. I love the positive stories once in a while - they give us all hope!
Here is a story from the hometown newspaper, "The Valley Independent", that is a little different. The original thread from "Beyond the sea" is from a press release by Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_428823.html
Are you from the Pittsburgh area too?
I've heard his story about this previously. Very impressive.
Albert Lexie has earned his way into Heaven, no doubt about it. May the Lord bless him always.
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