This is a typical letter-to-the-editor that shows up in the Martha’s Vineyard newspaper every week. Usually there are several of these, and it’s always lovely to read them and be reminded that people can really be kind, empathic and anonymous:
Editors, Vineyard Gazette:
I am writing this letter to commend and thank a wonderful Samaritan on your beautiful Island.
My
family and I visited Martha’s Vineyard to attend a wedding on Sept. 27.
After the wedding, we had a difficult time finding the reception site,
which was the Sailing Camp off Barnes Road.
It was dark and
pouring rain, and our GPS was not very helpful. After driving up and
down Barnes Road for almost an hour, we pulled into the driveway of a
town’s resident. When the family saw us approaching, they opened their
doors, cheerfully welcomed me in from the rain, and inquired as to how
they could help.
One of the family members, a very kind
gentleman, offered to drive to the Sailing Camp while we followed him.
He held his umbrella over my head as he escorted me back to our car.
We hope that this wonderful family will see this letter.
By
the way, we are an African American family who was rather reluctant to
knock on the door of complete strangers in the dark. This incident
truly touched our hearts, and we are extremely grateful for this
experience.
Violet W., West Orange, N.J.
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