Luke Marklin led Walter out to the parking lot.
“I heard your story,” the CEO said. “I heard you walked 20 miles because your engine blew.”
He pointed to a dark blue Ford Escape sitting in the lot. “That’s my car. I drove it here to give it to you.”
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Walter broke down in tears. He hugged the CEO, shaking with emotion.
He had started that walk at midnight hoping just to keep a minimum wage job. He ended it with a new car, $32,000 for his family, and a story that inspired millions.
“I just wanted to show people that I have the dedication,” Walter said. “I wasn’t going to let anything stop me.”
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