Sometimes people will surprise you and restore your faith in human behaviour.
Recently, Bill Gambrell and a friend went to the village of Baysville to get a cup of coffee at Miss Nelle’s. It was a nice day to be outdoors, so they sat on a park bench by the dam and talked.
Gambrell had recently lost his wife to cancer after a tough battle, so visiting with a friend was good. When they got back to his house, he realized he didn’t have his wallet.
He frantically tried to retrace all his steps. They returned to the village and searched everywhere they’d been but could not find his wallet, which containted his identification, credit cards, and about $540 in cash. He figured someone had found it and he’d never see it again.
About 10 days later, the rink rat, Caleb MacKay’s email handle, found the wallet stuck inconspicuously between two slats on a park bench by the walking path adjacent to the river in Baysville. He opened it and was able to identify its owner.
“He drove directly to my house, and I was stunned, absolutely stunned,” said Gambrell who thanked him, got his email address, and e-transferred a token of his appreciation.
“As I said, there was $540 in my wallet, and I was never expecting to see it again. So, it really felt good and he’s a wonderful young guy and I think he deserves to be recognized somehow,” said Gambrell who had this to say in a quick email to MacKay.
“I can only say again thank you for returning my lost wallet. It shows a lot about your character and personality. Your mother raised you well my friend.”
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Not at all surprised that Caleb returned your wallet. I have watched him grow from a young energetic good hearted young boy to a big hearted community minded respectful man. We always have been and always will be proud to call you our friend!
We sure do gravitate to a good news story when it comes up. This young chap kinda bolsters our hope that we are good people and that there are other good people among us.
Do you suppose young man, that a career in politics might be in your future?
Lord knows we could use a little honesty in that field these days.
I’m sure your family is proud. Those who know you certainly seem to be.
2 years ago my daughter got married at Hillsides farm but that day I lost my wallet and $700 in cash at Independent. Thought it was gone but got a call from the proprietor of Baysville Variety who had found it . People are good, thanks again, Brett.
Phil Lam, well said. Wouldn’t it be great if we heard or read something positive every day? We know it happen, just a shame our media focuses on negative.
Well done Caleb, you’re a credit to your family.
Great to hear this. Would Caleb be Lori and Sandy’s son? ????????
As a resident of Baysville, and Lake of Bays, and an employee of the Township where Caleb also holds a position I am compelled to offer my thanks to Caleb and with pride I will say again….This is a great place to call home.
Hearing of Caleb’s action of returning the wallet does not surprise me at all! Good on you Caleb!
How nice! We all have dark periods in our lives and especially so in this COVID craziness. Let’s all be kind to one another and ALWAYS do the right thing! Pay it forward and put a smile on someone’s face, just because.
You continue to be the great person I knew at public school.
Wasn’t surprised to hear it was Caleb -he is a model of what our community is all about -great young man !
???????????????? Caleb. Its VERY COOL to be KIND!!!