A 77-year-old shopkeeper who sold candy and other snacks at a store on Milwaukee's northwest side and was known to neighborhood children as "Grandpa" was shot to death during a robbery attempt Wednesday evening.
On good days, the victim might sell only about $40 worth of merchandise.
"He was just the kindest old man in the whole world," Goins said. "All he wanted to do was sell candy. "the store was a popular spot for neighborhood children, who often dumped change on the counter before pointing out the items they wanted, and receiving free popcorn, too.
"If you didn't have enough money for what you needed, he'd tell you to catch him the next time," Walker said.
He was patient with young children and respectful toward neighborhood teenagers, who got along with him, Walker said.
"He was, like, the nicest person you could ever know," Walker said. "For him to stay here as long as he did, he was really dedicated to the neighborhood."
While Walker spoke, her 5-year-old daughter hopped up and down, telling her mother she wanted candy.
"We can't get candy anymore, sweetheart," Walker told her daughter. "Grandpa's in heaven now."
Eternal Father, I offer You the body and the blood, soul and divinity of your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. In atonement for our sins and all the sins of the world.
For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
I usually don't have the time to browse through the newspapers...especially during the school year. This was just an article of many that brought to my mind the need for Divine Mercy.
I am trying to plan our summer pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadelupe Shrine in LaCrosse, WI. If any of you readers have a chance to get there, you will enjoy the experience.
Mary
Jesus, I trust in You!
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