An 88-year-old man named Vietnam veteran was about to lose his home. The entire case had gone to his aunt. He was just sitting in a wheelchair and watching, crying because he didn’t have the money to fix his home or pay the fines.
His wife, who had passed away due to old age, had left him alone; he had no son or daughter. The condition of his house was poor, the paint was peeling, and water was dripping from the roof onto a broken floor.
The city had warned him earlier that if he didn't pay the fines, his house would be seized.
When the court officer read everything to the city attorney, the old man became despondent and helpless, and he broke down crying upon hearing it all. He covered his face with his hands and cried.
When the judge saw this, he immediately called for a 15-minute recess.
During the break, the judge contacted a local veterans' fund and a contractor.
When the break was over, the judge read the decision: "Mr. Harris, all the fines and fees are waived by the court." He also said that a local contractor would repair his entire home for free.
The veteran, still crying, said, "I felt like no one cared about me." The judge replied, "We care about you; you have done a lot for our country."