I just wanted to take this opportunity to look back at the year and bring out some notable inspiring stories. Here’s one that shows just how honesty is still the best policy.

DETROIT - A homeless man who returned $21,000 worth of saving bonds he found in a trash bin is finding out how much honesty can pay off.

Charles Moore, 59, had been searching for returnable bottles last week when he came across the 31 U.S. savings bonds. He turned them in to a homeless shelter, where a staff member tracked down the family of the man who had owned them.

He was rewarded with $100 from the owners of the bonds, but despite that heartless giving, the community of Michigan rallied around the homeless man and poured in around $4500 and a job lead. Mr. Moore, used the money to find an apartment, and hopefully he is having a wonderful Christmas Season.

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