Remembering an Anonymous Friend, 15 Years Later

--by hrjamest, posted Oct 20, 2011

I had just graduated college and couldnt find a job in Los Angeles. I ended up moving to Las Vegas but left my wife and two kids behind. I missed them all week, and I went home on most weekends to see them. Most of the time I rented a car because it was hard to get my beat up car over the pass to get to and from Vegas.

Well, one time I decided to save money, and I took my car. It made it to California, but Sunday on the way back to Vegas it conked out in the broiling Nevada nigh. Not having any idea what I would do, this middle-aged angel drove up. He gave me some water, put in some coolant, and fiddled with the engine a bit. He got it started.

I gave him the $12 I had in my wallet and he said he would use it for the next car. It turns out my anonymous friend is a mechanic who drives up and down that stretch of the highway each weekend rescuing stranded motorists and only takes donations if they are offered. Fifteen years later I still think about what a beautiful man he was.

James Scott Toland, 45 in Sunland, Ca.

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Posted by hrjamest
Oct 20, 2011
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Readers Comments

Bluebell wrote: No doubt a highway Angel. He must be a very special person to be remembered 15 years later. Thank you for sharing such a lovely story. Love and Light and Endless Blessings, Bluebell

moral12 wrote: That man was INDEED an angel. How lucky for you that he came along. Thanks for sharing your story so many years later; it obviously meant a lot to you.

trueblue wrote: OH my god what an angel ... doing that each weekend for strangers ... what a kind person ... heaven on earth ... i wonder how many years he did this for... your story has made my day beautiful..

naeemah wrote: I will say everyone don't look at it like that you are a powerful thinker and you deserve people of his kind to be in your life. You do believe a great quality to have! Smile for you God loves you and there is nothing that you can't over come.

Aurelia wrote: This is a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing it. I believe in Angels! :) AURELIA :0)

trueblue wrote: me to Aurelia (:-)

lauraestel wrote: This man is a blessing to all who travel that stretch of the road. We need more like him on all roads.

hasifa wrote: He is an angel indeed. What a blessing it was for him to come to your aid in your time of need.

Jan wrote: What a wonderful thing to do.

Nancy wrote: Today, i had an angel enter my life in a different but wonderful way. His name is pat, and he is an angel bus volunteer. I needed to get to an appointment that was far away, and i don't drive. This kind man volunteers his time to take people to their appts. It was a wonderful day spent with a wonderful man.

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