In late August, I saw a local news story about an elderly man, a Korean War veteran, whose former attorney had stolen most of his trust fund ($286,000) before he found out. She was subsequently disbarred and is currently serving jail time. I was so taken aback by the story - at the injustice to the victim and the horror that someone in my profession had done this.
I set up a web page on a crowd funding site to raise money for him. At the same time, I contacted his current attorney to let her know, so there would be no appearance of impropriety on my part. People from all over the country donated and left him beautiful messages, including my dad, who is also a senior citizen.
Today I finally closed down the account. I mailed a check and a letter to him along with the printed pages of the messages left to him by the donors. I have never met him, and likely never will, but I feel so moved by his story and honored to have helped him. Here is his picture from the news source. His attorney said he is going to be so touched. I hope so. I want him to know that complete strangers care about him.
I set up a web page on a crowd funding site to raise money for him. At the same time, I contacted his current attorney to let her know, so there would be no appearance of impropriety on my part. People from all over the country donated and left him beautiful messages, including my dad, who is also a senior citizen.
Today I finally closed down the account. I mailed a check and a letter to him along with the printed pages of the messages left to him by the donors. I have never met him, and likely never will, but I feel so moved by his story and honored to have helped him. Here is his picture from the news source. His attorney said he is going to be so touched. I hope so. I want him to know that complete strangers care about him.
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- Posted by unknown
- Mar 15, 2015
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Readers Comments
lindy wrote: Kind soul!
jomartin87112 wrote: I am so proud of you@ What an abslutely marvelous thing to do - you are a credit to your profession!
unknown wrote: Thank you Jo and Lindy!
debbe530 wrote: Lisa, you are a perfect example of what the legal profession should be about. Very proud of you. Love and hugs.
heartofflesh wrote: There are as many good people as evil ones in this world.Hopefully in the coming days and weeks his faith in humanity is restored.Thanks for the good deed.
mindyjourney wrote: Thanks you for helping to amend an injustice. Continued blessings in your noble profession.
Mish wrote: You never cease to amaze. I have come to expect no less from you Lisa than incredible acts of kindness . Sincerely.
truthunltd wrote: I am proud of your honest act, deep from my heart.
peacehunter wrote: i thank you from the bottom of humanities heart ... such love ,,pure light xo bless you !!
unknown wrote: Thank you everyone. Your words mean a lot.
