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A community steps up.(THE GOODNESS OF AMERICA)(Fort Thomas, Kentucky)(Brief article)
Not only were the prayers of Ruby Brown and her children answered in Adolfo Valle's heroic efforts noted above, but the trio were further blessed after the fire.
WCPO also reported on how the community stepped up to help the family, who lost all that they owned when their home of 28 years was consumed by the flames. The effort to assist the three was spearheaded by a complete stranger, Debbie Reker, a resident of Fort Thomas, Kentucky. After reading of the incident in the paper, Debbie took the initiative to help get the family back on their feet.
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