Considerate Man Finds Purse Containing $8,000 and Does Right Thing When He Sees Woman Crying
We never want to lose our money or valuables – but when we’re traveling, it’s extra scary.
Being in an unfamiliar place with no money is a nightmare. This nightmare recently happened to one woman traveler, but a considerate shuttle driver did the right thing, and saved her vacation.
Mark Trocchio of TransAction Corporate Shuttles told CBS Boston that he stopped for breakfast in Cambridge, Massachusetts and discovered a lost purse. He looked inside the purse for identification, and noticed it was filled with $8,000, airplane tickets and credit cards.
Many people would have kept the money. That kind of money can change a life, but this man did the right thing and found the owner.
“There was a time in my life when I would have never tried to give that back,” he told CBS Boston. “But I’m just glad I’m over that hump.”
He first searched for the owner of the purse inside the Dunkin' Donuts where he was having breakfast— and noticed a woman crying in the corner with two children.
He then called out the name written on the ID inside the purse and the woman responded! The plane tickets inside the purse were for her flight home. She offered to give the shuttle driver a reward but he refused it.
The mom also told her kids that Trocchio's actions were "a good example of what being a Bostonian is all about." But Trocchio said he just knows that awful feeling of losing your wallet.
“Mine didn’t have $8,000 in it though," he joked to CBS Boston, "mine had about $8 in it."
Maybe finding the rightful owner of that purse wasn't the most convenient thing to do. But Trocchio chose integrity over convenience, inspiring us all with his good deed.
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Austin von Letkemann is the military officer strangers feel "sorry" for — and the reason is infuriating.
Whenever the devoted father leaves the house with his four children, strangers can't help but notice the officer in uniform is holding hands with 4 adorable little girls. They will tell the traditionally "masculine" and "all American" dad they feel sorry for him, because he has no sons. This dad makes one thing very clear: They are his daughters, they aren't a burden.
In a passionate video, von Letkemann took to Instagram to share with his followers that the only thing that's "difficult" about being a girl dad — is clapping back to these sexist remarks over and over again.
They Mock His Daughters To Their Face
When strangers approach Austin von Letkemann and his four daughters, they don't always realize that their comments are being overheard. They seem oblivious to the fact that his girls understand every word. Von Letkemann describes how people will approach him and, without thinking, make remarks like "I'm sorry" or even joke about his lack of sons. What they don't realize is that these comments, intended to be light-hearted or humorous, can be deeply hurtful to his daughters. These strangers are not just disrespecting von Letkemann's choices as a father; they're also sending a message to his daughters that their presence is something to be pitied. It’s a message that von Letkemann won't stand for, and he's speaking out to defend his girls from these insensitive remarksSaying "Get Your Shotgun" Isn't Funny — It's Sexist
Another common comment that Austin von Letkemann encounters is the old "better get your shotgun ready" trope, often delivered with a smirk or a wink. This line is typically intended to suggest that a father with daughters should be on high alert to protect them from potential "suitors," implying that they are objects to be guarded rather than individuals with agency.
Von Letkemann finds this line of thinking outdated and sexist. In his viral Instagram video, he points out that these jokes are not just stale — they're damaging.
By suggesting that his daughters require armed protection, the joke reinforces the idea that women are inherently vulnerable and need to be shielded from men. Von Letkemann argues that instead of promoting this narrative, society should focus on teaching respect and consent, challenging these sexist tropes at their source.
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Despite the constant remarks about his lack of sons, Austin von Letkemann is clear: He wouldn't trade his daughters for anything.
In fact, he told his Instagram followers that if he were to have a fifth child, he would hope for another girl. This declaration isn't just about doubling down on his pride in his family — it's a pointed response to those who see fathering daughters as a misfortune.
Von Letkemann's stance is a powerful one, rejecting the notion that a family is incomplete without sons. He encourages others to question the assumptions behind these comments and to appreciate the joy and fulfillment that his daughters bring. By sharing his story, von Letkemann hopes to create a more inclusive perspective on fatherhood, one that values daughters just as much as sons.