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A Lifetime of Favors

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Woody Davis was the kind of neighbor every community wishes they had. Throughout his lifetime in the small town of Corbett, Oregon, Woody used his jack-of-all-trades skills doing favors for people -- "thousands of good deeds." He took care of their needs on his own initiative, without ever asking anything for himself. Diagnosed with ALS, Woody faced what he bravely called "dying slowly". But the townsfolk of Corbett would not let him go without showing their appreciation for the gifts he had given them and the magic his generosity brought to their community.
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Woody passed away on 5 August 2012.  Read his obituary and reflect on the beauty of a simple man's lifetime of generosity.
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Generosity breeds generosity; compassion fosters compassion.  It's a virtuous cycle.  Learn more about the ways the town of Corbett came together to honor Woody before his passing.
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Keep paying-it-forward, like Woody did.  But today, also take some time to express your gratitude to those whose selflessness has made your life better.
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Reflections (43)

Charles Puckett
My wife Shirley and me watched this in 2012 on news she was home on sick bed. we cried together , you see she also had ALS. she passed away nov. 26. 2012. gone but not forgotten.
Raymond
People gave back,
Julie
The quiet kindness of others. One kind word or gesture can make a world of difference. God Bless Woody.
Theda reed
It was so great that he saw how much the town loved him , he had to be a man of god .It was also nice that the people he did so much for got to let him know they loved him.
Dennis
That Angels are truly here among us....In all forms of the Humanly and Heavenly Spirits
Sue
Good 'ol Oregonians!
Mary Ann Ronan
Woody you showed us heaven on earth, oh that we would all follow your example of loving God and Neighbor.

MAR
Nancy
We're sending you much love!
flisman
allmächt.... i am so touched.... what a wonderful story even Woody Davis will leave us soon..... i am very touched and i have to cry now.... we should become more of a kind of a Woody Davis... us humans... all the best to you... and a smoooth slide over to the other side... wishing you from nürnberg germany... wolfgang
Linda
Woody. When you get to heaven say hello to my Daddy. The Lord will be waiting with open arms to hold you and tell you how wonderfully made you are. You so blest and have blest me just watching this video. Thanks for the encouragement to be more giving. Of myself.
iris
This is another example of unconditional love. A person who has compassion, caring, sharing, and happy to help others. Are all ingredients of unconditional love, and Woody Davis has demonstrated this unconditional love to many. God Bless him and his family.
Dennis
Inspiring. Gives me a new definition of a life well lived.
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