In that moment, I understood what he meant when he asked us to “pass it on.” Kindness is not about paying someone back; it is about keeping the chain of compassion alive. His legacy lived on in the people he saved, and in all of us who were touched by his generosity.
Since then, I’ve tried to honor his memory by helping others whenever I can. Whether it’s stopping to assist someone on the road or offering a hand to a stranger, I remember him. Not because I owe him, but because kindness is something we all owe each other.