Brinks Truck Accidentally Drops $125,000 In Front Of An Honest Man
Joe Cornell, who told reporters he often has only $1 a day to spend on lunch, was volunteering at the Salvation Army when a bag filled with money flew off a Brinks security truck and landed on the street in front of him.
Rather than keep the money, Cornell says he turned it over to authorities because he wanted his grandkids to be proud of him.
“I thought ‘What type of man do I want my grandkids to think I am?’,” says Cornell, “I want them to think I’m a just man that does the right thing and I did the right thing.”
Brings gave Cornell a $5000 reward and is makinga $5000 donation to the Salvation Army in his name.
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By: Cheston Catalano
Cheston Catalano is a Kentucky-based journalist whose work has been featured in the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle. He is a long-time contributor to Liberaland.
8 responses to Brinks Truck Accidentally Drops $125,000 In Front Of An Honest Man
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Shades May 30th, 2014 at 13:39
I tip my hat to you, sir.
Shades May 30th, 2014 at 13:39
I tip my hat to you, sir.
Bunya May 30th, 2014 at 14:14
Excellent work, Joe – and the Brinks company for recognizing this fine act,
Bunya May 30th, 2014 at 14:14
Excellent work, Joe – and the Brinks company for recognizing this fine act,
Alan May 30th, 2014 at 15:19
Nice to put up some good news for a change.
Dylan Bleier May 30th, 2014 at 22:14
Why return it? Just give it all to a worthwhile charity. I’m sure Brinks is insured.
Alan May 30th, 2014 at 15:19
Nice to put up some good news for a change.
Dylan Bleier May 30th, 2014 at 22:14
Why return it? Just give it all to a worthwhile charity. I’m sure Brinks is insured.