By Rachel Holt
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OXFORD, Mass. (WBZ) – Briar Poirier is the type of user other people look for when they buy groceries at Market Basket in Oxford.
“He asks me questions about my day, he relieves me of humor, jokes a little bit with me, makes my day one hundred percent better,” said Renee Falcioni of Killingly, Connecticut.
In addition to running around in the supermarket for more than 8 years, Briar describes himself on his Facebook page as “an autistic boy who loves music, knowledge, video games and compassion. “
This is what aspect of the compassion that emerged from Falcioni, an emergency room nurse, a recent shopping spree.
“I found myself in an alley in front of Briar and he charged an old man who turned out to be a veteran. And the veteran didn’t pay his grocery bill and, without hesitation, Briar pulled out his wallet and said, “I’ve got that,” he said. Falcioni, who was buying groceries at the store on Friday afternoon.
Poirier says he knew the guy as a veteran because of the outfit he dressed in and sought to thank him for his service.
“The gentleman had some fundamental requirements and to have a little bit of luck and the guy fought for our country, he fought for our freedoms, our rights. That’s the least I can do for him,” Poirier said.
“I turned around and saw the veteran. His eyes rose gently. And he shook his hand and said thank you and had a smile in his ears,” Falcioni said.
Renee shared the story on Facebook, and many of those who met Briar at the grocery store weren’t surprised.
“From what I’ve read on social media, this is the first time he’s done this. And it helped a lot of people,” Falcioni said.
“My parents taught me that hard work, perseverance and being a guy for others can accomplish a lot in the world,” Poirier said.
The gentleman had used a $25 market basket gift card and owed $3, an amount he fortunately paid out of his own pocket, proving that a small act of kindness can do a lot of goodness.
“I hope more people can help each other when needed, whether you’re a stranger or a friend. Just for other people’s day,” Poirier said.
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