Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, November 30, 1995 TAG: 9511300096
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S-24 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Short
While driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway, my friends and I stopped to enjoy the autumn leaves.
After posing for photographs, I realized I had locked my keys in the car. It was not a good situation for three college females. Fortunately, after a few minutes of panic, a minivan pulled over.
The driver offered to let us use his car phone, but we didn't even know whom to call. His wife then offered to drive us back to school to get my spare keys and pick up a friend's car.
With their three kids sitting together in the back and the three of us in the middle, we drove 30 minutes back to Roanoke. The family was very nice to us the whole way, doing its best to make conversation to keep us relaxed.
When we left their van, we repeatedly thanked them, but we did not get their name and address to send them a proper thank you.
We're hoping they will read this and realize how much what they did was appreciated. Everyone seems to believe that people these days are uncaring and self-serving. Well, we personally know of a family in Roanoke who will still take the time to help when you are in need.
Thank you for restoring our faith in mankind.
Emily Schorpp
Karla Olson
Anna Stanfield
Hollins College
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