Snapshot: Army Staff Sergeant Saves the Day, Changes Stranger's Flat Tire

Bolingbrook Patch Reader Carrie Jones sent this note to us last week. 

With all of the negative news lately, I thought I would send something your way that's a little positive. 

I hit a pothole on Route 53 near I-55 on my way home from work today. I had never changed a flat tire before and I was unable to get a hold of my family.

As I sat in the Denny's parking lot, a good Samaritan and Staff Sergeant in the army, Sergeant David Elfering, saved the day. I owe a big thank you to him for not only helping me in my time of need, but continuing to serve our country.

I wonder how many people drove by and said 'oh no, that poor girl.' It's people like him who make this world a better place.

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