Down at the local bus stop Peter arrives every day at 5.30am to sell newspapers. His health isnt good and hes on the Disability pension, yet despite this, he never complains. He sits on the bus seat and often nods off until the next customer arrives. He knows the names of all his customers as he has been doing this for many, many years.
On Saturdays I buy the paper directly from him rather than have it delivered, and we have a chat for just a few minutes. Sometimes I take him a coffee. Its a little thankyou for the many times that Peter places my newspaper on the doorstep, whenever the delivery guy misses his target.
Earlier this year Peter won a 10 day cruise and enjoyed the prize, telling me of his wonderful journey. But lately, his health has deteriorated to the point where he had a mild heart attack a couple of weeks ago. He spent a week in hospital and was recuperating at home, but last Saturday, at the age of 70, Peter passed away.
Ill miss you Peter and I am sorry I didnt take the time to get to know you better. And if ever I find my newspaper on the doorstep, Ill know you had a hand in it.
On Saturdays I buy the paper directly from him rather than have it delivered, and we have a chat for just a few minutes. Sometimes I take him a coffee. Its a little thankyou for the many times that Peter places my newspaper on the doorstep, whenever the delivery guy misses his target.
Earlier this year Peter won a 10 day cruise and enjoyed the prize, telling me of his wonderful journey. But lately, his health has deteriorated to the point where he had a mild heart attack a couple of weeks ago. He spent a week in hospital and was recuperating at home, but last Saturday, at the age of 70, Peter passed away.
Ill miss you Peter and I am sorry I didnt take the time to get to know you better. And if ever I find my newspaper on the doorstep, Ill know you had a hand in it.

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