Spreading Kindness Coast to Coast

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Spreading kindness coast to coast

Tommy Maher

Maher was unable to travel to Alaska but 2 victims were from that state. Adrian Murfitt, 35 of Chignik Dorene Anderson, 49 of Anchorage

Shippensburg, PA Bill Wolfe Jr., 42

St. George, UT Cameron Robinson, 28

Bullhead, AZ Brett Schwanbeck, 61

Las Vegas, NV Brennan Stewart, 30 Charleston Hartfield, 34 Neysa Tonka, 46 Laura Shipp, 50 Erick Silva, 21

Tommy Maher traversed the country spreading acts of kindness in towns where victims of the Las Vegas shooting lived or worked. He went 9,414 miles on the trip, which spanned 18 days. Riding in a "Pay it Forward" van, Maher, a retired NYC sanitation worker, 34-year fireman and commissioner of the South Hempstead Fire Dept., began the trip westward on Nov. 7 with his daughter, Kelli and her friend Aline. While Kelli and Aline had to fly back to attend school, Maher continued on to do as much good as possible.

Henderson, NV Quinton Robbins, 20

Bainbridge Island, WA Carrie Parsons, 29

Chicago, IL Maher met with two police officers in Chicago who survived the shooting in Las Vegas.

Martinsburg, WV Denise Salmon Burditus, 50

Reno, NV Austin Meyer, 24

Sutherland, IA Carly Kreibaum, 33

Wauwatosa, WI Steve Berger, 44 Basketballs were donated to the high school where Steve was a star basketball player

California Victims San Diego, CA Jennifer Irvine, 42 Menifree, CA Pati Mestas, 67 Grand Terrace, CA Dana Gardner, 52 Riverside, CA Carrie Barnette, 34 Austin Davis, 29 Angela "Angie" Gomez, 20 Eastvale, CA Rocio Guillen Rocha, 40 La Verne, CA Jordyn Rivera, 21 La Palma, CA Brian Fraser, 39 Corona, CA Thomas Day Jr., 54 Cameron Park, CA Kurt Von Tillow, 55 Torrence, CA Christina Duarte, 22 Novato, CA Stacee Etcheber, 50 Lancaster, CA Jenny Parks, 35 Mangattan Beach, CA Sandra Casey, 35 Rachael Parker, 33 Pasadena, CA Michelle Vo, 32 Taft, CA Kelsey Meadows, 28 Placentia, CA Nicole Kimura, 38 Garden Grove, CA Candice Bowers, 40 Clement, CA Victor Link, 55 Huntington Beach, CA Andrea Castilla, 28 Simi Valley, CA Susan Smith, 53 Bakersfield, CA Melissa Ramirez, 26 Bailey Schweitzer, 20 Jack Beaton, 54 Lomita, CA Lisa Patterson, 46 Thousand Oaks, CA Keri Lynn Galvan, 31 Camarillo, CA Chris Hazencomb, 44 Oxnard, CA Derrick "Bo" Taylor, 56 Carpinteria, CA Denise Cohen, 57 Santa Clarita, CA John Phippen, 56

Gallup, NM Lisa Romero-Muniz, 48

Rochester, MN In honor of Steven Berger - Food and snacks were dropped off at St. Mary's Hospital, part of the Mayo Clinic, to thank them for what they do everyday. Steve's bracelet was also given to his best friend Josh who attended the concert with him.

Beaumont, CA Hannah Ahlers, 34

Cedar City, UT Heather Alvarado, 35

Maple Ridge, BC, Canada Jordan McIldoon, 23 Three other victims also lived in Canada: Tara Roe Smith, 34, of Okotoks, Alberta Calla Medig, 28, of Edmonton, Alberta Jessica Klymchuk, 28, of Valleyview, Alberta

Tewksbury, MA Rhonda LeRocque, 42

Big Sandy, TN Sonny Melton, 29

Aurora, CO Christopher Roybal, 28 Amy, Christophers co-worker at the gym and a survivor of the shooting, gave Tommy and his travelers a goodie bag of food and drinks for the long road ahead of them.

These are the women we met at the pediatric center in West Virgina. We gave them these flowers as a random act of kindness in honor of Denise Bursitis.

“The greatest most caring gesture! [Love] this journey and what it represents. As a survivor this is so touching. Safest travels. God Bless.” -Crystol Springer

“I am honored that he wanted to share his story and his experiences with me and my co-worker, Jessica. Tomorrow, I look forward to telling my 6-year-old daughter all about you and this beautiful message you are spreading and LIVING in honor of those loss to us needlessly. THANK YOU TOMMY for your kindness and the great hug. I will pay it forward.” - Liza Ferguson Lopez

Tommy thanked the Burnaby Firehouse in British Columbia for their service to their community. They were given a South Hempstead FD patch and a Joe Hunter decal (Tommy's friend who was part of FDNY squad 288 who died on 9/11) Tommy also bought them lunch in Honor of Canadians Jessica Klymchuk, Calla Marie Medic, and Tara Roe Smith.

This morning in Colorado we gave this waitress an envelope with money in it to pay for someone's breakfast, in honor of the first responders and survivors.

Tommy traveled to Tewksbury to Honor Rhonda LeRocque. She loved to cook and bake so Tommy dropped off gift cards for Capellini's Italian Restaurant at Mirabella's Bakery for their 3 bakers. Christine, pictured above, said she would make sure the bakers received the gift cards. Tommy also gave her one of the signs made in Carly Kreibaum's honor to pass along to the LeRocque family and in return she sent them on their way with some bakery treats.

Both Brenda and Laura are Route 91 survivors and Chicago PD heroes who protected others that night, including Alison and Amy from Sutherland. They were given one of the signs made in honor of Carly Kreibaum.

“There are not enough words to describe Tommy. We had the honor of meeting him today in Southern California. He is truly a compassionate, selfless, kind and loving man. A big thank you to you and your family for everything you’ve done for us!” - Trish-Collins Arnold

Tommy handed off Quinton Robbins bracelet to J'azmin at the Sports Complex in Henderson Nevada where Quinton worked.

“What a great way to honor those that lost their lives at Route 91. Many of the survivors are also “stealing” this idea and performing 58 random acts off kindness. Thank you Tommy and family.” -Liz Cowdery

This is Brianna, a Stellar Starbucks employee. She was given a $20 tip to brighten her day and thanked for her friendly, welcoming smile. This Random act of Kindness was in Honor of Denise Cohen.

Tommy and the girls went to Henry County Medical center to honor Sonny Melton. They paid for the whole ER departments lunch. In this picture is the director Deanne Berry, and Phillip, who are one of the few people who worked with Sonny Melton.

South Hempstead, NY Start and Finish of the trip around the country

One of the 58 bracelets created to honor the victims of the Las Vegas Shooting.

Some chocolates were dropped off at Ocean Nails and spa for their customers to enjoy. This Random act of Kindness was in Honor of Jenny Parks, Chris Hazencomb, Keri Lynn Galvan, Victor Link, Candice Bowers and Lisa Paterson.

We met with Heather Alvarado's Family at Cedar Creek, Utah Fire Department. What a lovely Family