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Everyone Wants to be Like Harold Hamilton

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06 Dec 2008 51 views
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Everyone Wants to be Like Harold Hamilton
"I want to be like Harold Hamilton," was the constant refrain on blogs and in comments regarding a news report on the 86-year-old hustler. The retired Lutheran pastor buys extra cases of anything on sale in the grocery stores and delivers them to any one of 8 charities in Lincoln Nebraska.

"I want to be like Harold Hamilton," was the refrain on blogs and in dozens of comments following a news report on this 86-year-old hustler.

The retired Lutheran pastor shuffles along buys extra cases of anything on sale in the grocery stores and delivers them to any one of 8 charities in Lincoln Nebraska.

He is always on the move helping someone. And don't forget his jokes: Q: According to the Bible, how long did Cain hate his brother? A: As long as he was abel.

UPDATE: The pastor died in 2013 and was remembered for helping the hungry, especially after his retirement, during which he involved his grandchildren in his charity work.

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