Walter Carr, a 20-year-old from Alabama, walked 20 miles through the night
in the summer of 2018 to go to his first day of work with the moving firm
Bellhops when his car broke down en route. After learning about him, the CEO
of Bellhops gave him a new automobile as a surprise.
Walter Carr would not welcome an excuse to avoid working, unlike other
individuals. The college student who was hired as a mover made care to get
at work promptly on his first day, even if he had to travel a long
distance.
When Walter was hired by Bellhops, a furniture moving firm, he saw the
chance to demonstrate his level of commitment to his profession. When his
car broke down, Walter didn't call in ill or claim he wouldn't be able to
work; instead, he got ready and started walking eight hours before his shift
was scheduled to begin. He traveled nearly 20 kilometers on foot to be at
work on time on his first day.
Before a police officer stopped him on the side of the road and questioned
him about what he was doing on the side of the road at such a late hour,
Walter had already arrived in Pelham, the town where he was scheduled to
meet at a house to begin his first day on the job.
According to Fox News, he reportedly said to the Pelham officer, "It's
going to sound really crazy but I'm actually going to work." The officer
drove him to breakfast and then to the residence where he was due to start
his first day of work because he was shocked and humbled by what had
happened.
When they heard a knock at the door, Jenny Lamey and her husband were
already up and getting ready to leave their home that day. It was a
policeman, I believe. He continued by telling us that he had picked up "this
nice kid" early this morning in Pelham. Walter mentioned that "the nice kid"
was meant to assist us with our relocation today. He had just started
working for Bellhops Moving, Jenny stated in a Facebook post.
Jenny was amazed to learn that Walter had walked all night to be at her
house for his first day of work. She remarked as she turned to face her
spouse,
"What he did to get here is unbelievable. Tell Walter to him.
Walter remarked,
"I moved. There it was. Humble. The team was also in awe of him as he
continued to speak after I requested him to do so. If I hadn't asked Walter
to share, I doubt he would have done so.
Jenny was moved by Walter's commitment and narrative, and she turned to
Facebook to share the whole thing in a post that immediately gained
popularity.
Luke Marklin, the CEO of Bellhops, heard Jenny's article after it went
viral and was deeply moved. "This is an amazing story," he remarked in a
tweet. Walter perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the Bellhops with his
grit and heart. We set a high standard for service, and Walter just raised
it. This makes me really pleased to be on the same team as him. This week,
look forward to giving him a personal thank-you. And Luke did express his
gratitude by gifting Walter a car so he would never again have to go to
work.
Walter sobbed uncontrollably while uttering, "Oh my god, thank you so
much." Walter told those gathered around after entering the car and
appreciating Luke's gift:
"Thank you all so much; I didn't think my story would go this far at all. I
just wanted to get to work and demonstrate to people that I'm committed to
my work. I didn't think everyone would go out of their way to really share
my story." In particular, he praised Jenny for her essay and for sharing
Walter's story.
On Fox News, Walter and CEO Luke Marklin discussed the entire
situation.
Marklin stated that hearing Walter's story again "blows me away, I couldn't
really believe the dedication that Walter showed." The same manner, Walter
thought it was amazing that Marklin offered him his automobile, adding, "I'm
truly grateful and honored."
Since becoming well-known, Carr has collaborated with the Birmingham
Education Foundation and, in August 2018, gave them a gift of $25,000 made
up of funds from about $91,000 in GoFundMe contributions, according to the
Homewood Star.
Carr also stated that the foundation assisted him when he was younger and
that he wants other people to have access to the same chance, according to
The Homewood Star. Carr stated, "I would like to help my community by giving
back." "I wanted to show them that I'm still here from that end and make a
difference. I won't let my roots go from my mind.
Carr hopes to instill in young people the belief that they should never
give up and that they are only defeated if they let themselves feel that
way. Carr continued, "The world is going to be tough." You have to always be
alert and ready because it works like a piece of gum, chewing us up and
spitting us out five seconds later. Don't give up.
Carr gave senior Darion Hall the inaugural Walter Carr Award, a $2,500
scholarship offered by the Birmingham Education Foundation to Birmingham
City Schools, in May 2019.
J.W. Carpenter, the foundation's executive director, calls Carr "the gift
that keeps on giving."
According to Carpenter, who spoke to the Homewood Star, "Walter Carr is the
gift that keeps on giving, not only in the inspiration he offers to millions
of people, but now formally with the launch of the Walter Carr Award to make
sure we honor a Birmingham City School student who exhibits great character
every year in Walter's name." We are happy to continue our cooperation with
Ed for many more years and feel honored to have played a little part in his
incredible journey.
Tags:
interesting