Honesty Still Alive
When reading the headlines of the day it’s easy to become frustrated. Reports of terrorist attacks, war, assaults, muggings etc dominate the news on a daily basis. Just when it seems all hope is lost along comes a story that makes you step back and re-assess your outlook on things. Such is the case with the following story.
Winnipeg resident Peter Vandenberg parked his car at the Wal-Mart on Regent Ave at about 5:00 p.m Saturday when he noticed something sticking out from the snow. He got out of his vehicle and retrieved the mysterious item only to discover it was a wallet containing … get this … $700 CAN, some US cash and a photograph of four children.
Mr. Vandenberg went into the store to ask if anyone had reported a lost wallet. After making a few more unsuccessful inquiries he turned the wallet over to Winnipeg Police.
There is no doubt Peter Vandenberg did the right thing. But how many other people would have done the right thing? I’d like to think most but I’m not so sure. The temptation to keep the cash and throw away the wallet would be so strong. Mr. Vandenberg resisted that temptation and in doing so reminded the rest of us that ideals like honesty and integrity are to be treasured.
I’m proud to be able to share this city with people like Peter Vandenberg. Well done sir.
By the way, in case you’re wondering Winnipeg Police located the owner of the wallet.
Hat tip:
CJOB 68: Manitoba’s Information Superstation
Len has been blogging for over 10 years. He is active in numerous places on the web including being a Moderator at BloggerForum and Administrator at Weblog Tools Collection Forum. You can also find him at his other site - WordPress Canada.
