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Restaurant Owner Finds Dedicated Teen Walking 10 Snowy Miles for Job Interview — Guess Where He’s Working Now

Feb. 25, 2013 3:31pm Liz Klimas

Art Bouvier, the owner of a New Orleans-inspired restaurant located in Indianapolis saw a young man trudging through the early morning snow and ice last week. The teen stopped to ask Bouvier — who owns Papa Roux Po Boys and Cajun Food– how much further it might be to his final destination and was told it was six to seven miles.

“He thanked me and continued on,” Bouvier, who also goes by Papa, wrote of the encounter in a now viral Facebook post. “He could have asked me for money for a bus. In fact I quite expected him to. He didn’t. He just started walking.”

Indianapolis Teen Walks 10 Miles for Job Interview and Gets Hired by Papa Roux

Art (or Papa) Bouvier (Image: Fox 59 screenshot)

To a local news station, Fox 59, Bouvier added that the teen later said he wouldn’t have money for a bus ride until he got a job.

Bouvier continued in his post that 15 minutes later he was in the car and told his wife to pull over when he spotted the teen — still walking.

That’s when he found out the 18-year-old named Jhaqueil Reagan had intended to walk a full 10 miles for a job interview. The Bouviers gave Reagan a ride the rest of the distance — but that’s not all.

“I’m thinking to myself, here’s a kid walking almost 10 miles in the ice and slush and snow for the hope of a job at minimum wage,” Bouvier told Fox 59. “That’s the kind of story your parents used to tell, my parents used to tell, up both ways in the snow.”

Bouvier took Reagan’s phone number advising him to keep his interview, but noted he would see if he could hire him at Papa Roux.

In a phone interview with TheBlaze, Bouvier went on to say he told Reagan whatever the other shop offered him, he would double it. Bouvier then told us that Reagan later learned although he did well in the interview with the other establishment, the position had already been filled.

“It’s been a while since I’ve met someone so young with a work ethic like that!” Bouvier continued writing.

When he saw Reagan walking two hours ahead of his interview to ensure he would be on time, Bouvier told TheBlaze he knew it was a sign of his work ethic.

“I tell every single applicant, I can show you the ropes, but what I can’t teach is work ethic. Show up. Be on time. Don’t disappoint your crew,” Bouvier said, giving the example of poor work ethic as those who call at 9:55 to say they won’t make their 10:00 shift. “You know before 9:55 you aren’t going to make that shift. …I don’t think I’ll ever get that 9:55 phone call from [Reagan].”

Fox 59 had Reagan’s reaction to the news that he got a job at Papa Roux Friday:

“I’m lucky I met him,” Reagan said. “I’m really lucky I met him.”

Reagan said it’s been hard finding opportunities. He was forced to quit school two years ago when his mother died. He completed his GED while staying home to care for his siblings.

Now that he has a job, and a following on Facebook?

“It’s crazy. I don’t even know. It’s really crazy,” Reagan said. “My heart’s just racing right now. I’m just too excited, just excited to start.”

“I can show you the ropes tonight if you want. We’re really busy in there,” Papa said to Reagan.

“Thank you very much,” Reagan said.

Jahqueil Reagan (Image: Fox 59 screenshot)

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Bouvier told TheBlaze he wasn’t even sure he would have enough work to justify a new employee when he brought Reagan on.

“I do now though,” he added.

A local writer for the website Positively Indy, shared an account of this story and wrote it is the “terrific” food and stories like this that have him continuing to support Papa Roux.

“The people is where the magic is in this endeavor,” Jason Bean wrote.

It’s a gift of hospitality held by Bouvier and his wife that he told TheBlaze makes people feel welcome at his restaurant.

“I don’t think the Midwest culture knows what that feels like,” he said, adding though that he has noticed more and more places focusing on the customer relationship rather than the transaction in recent years.

In addition to having a job that would be only a three mile walk from home instead of 10 miles, the local transit authority IndyGo gave Reagan a one-year pass free of charge.

The Facebook post of the story issued Friday had more than 7,000 likes within a few hours, according to Fox 59, and as of Monday has more than 14,000 likes.

This story has been update to include information from TheBlaze’s interview with Papa Roux owner Art Bouvier.

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Comments (244)

perry1980
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:03pm
Bless that young man. I guess there is still hope for some of our youth!

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- RIDEMODELS
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:21pm
  I believe there is hope for all our young….They just need to be taught that living off the Government is bad and that any job is a good job as long as you work hard at it…….They also need to be taught that Hollywood is nothing more than fantasy and always will be…….We cannot let the builders of Fantasy raise our children…….Children are not a paycheck….They are an investment.
  
  Its also the Bill of Rights…Its not the Bill of Needs……which has helped build America….Not the Hollywood elite.
  
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- chips1
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:39pm
  Posting this story is really going to make Oummer mad. Watch your back kid!!!!
  
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- OklahomaBound
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:53pm
  Don’t let any Leftist near this kid they’ll convince him that he shouldn’t be working for The Man and that he is entitled to food stamps and welfare.
  
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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:07pm
  Yes, it’s heart-warming to see that some young people STILL take on responsibility. This young man will go far if he keeps up the go-getter attitude.
  To have to quit school to take care of your siblings is almost unheard of these days with Children’s Services sticking their nose into everyone’s business.
  God bless Papa Bovier for seeing the potential in this kid and giving him a chance. I only wish more kids were like Mr. Reagan.
  
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- Rampart
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:09pm
  Well his name IS Reagan, afterall…;-)
  
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- toto
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:10pm
  No surprise that Obama wouldn’t say he is like his son if he had son.
  
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- zjak
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:15pm
  RIDE – Great comment, couldn’t have said it better.
  
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- duek
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:20pm
  I often pray to God that we may see his hand in our lives, for I know it’s there if we just look. We have just witnessed God’s hand.
  
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- Walkabout
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 6:00pm
  That young man is golden. If he has a plan & keeps it up, he’ll go far.
  
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- Mil-Dot
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 6:26pm
  Now that’s balls. 10 miles is a long way on a sidewalk. In the snow and ice it is the equivalent of at least 25 miles. The guy that offered to double his pay is a very kind soul. Hats of to him and his wife. THAT is the America that I know and love.
  
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- rangerskippy
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 6:38pm
  Booker Taliaferro Washington ~ Booker T. walked from Malden, West Virginia to Hampton, Virginia to attend Hampton Institute. I said walked because the trip was 386 miles. When he arrived he was dirty and didn’t have the appearance of the type of student they were looking for. Miss Mackie, the head teacher thought it but didn’t say so to Booker, instead she told him that one of the classrooms needed to be swept. Booker T. went to work, swept it 3 times, mopped it, washed the walls and dusted everything. When Miss Mackie walked into the room it was spotless, on the spot she hired Booker T. Washington as the schools janitor which allowed Mr. Washington to work his way through school.
  
  “I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.”~ Booker T. Washington
  
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- tonypro
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 7:22pm
  I hope this guys business quadruples, and the young man he hired has his pocket filled with tips. I believe they will be a blessing to each other.
  
  There are MANY great posts to this article, and that shows the true heart of our culture, and who we are as a nation.
  
  It’s such a shame we are lead by a few greedy, corrupt, elitist that THINK they know what’s good for us better than we know ourselves.
  
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- kettererbg
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 7:45pm
  From the kids I see today, this one is the exception, not the rule. You go kid.
  
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- Black Tiger
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 8:26pm
  There’s still hope out there. Where good people do what it takes to push ahead in life and yet, do it with a humble heart.
  
  God Bless Jahqueil Reagan for being a good kid and “Papa” Bouvier for giving the kid the job; I think he deserves it.
  
  Now, all you Blazers in Indianapolis, IN. Go visit Papa Roux and patronize this shop. Papa Bouvier is definitely one of the good guys.
  
  http://paparouxindy.com/
  
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- TH777
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 8:57pm
  Amen MIL-DOT!!
  
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- LibertyOrDeath12
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 12:23am
  wait so i have to walk in the snow for 10 miles in order to get job or even acknowledged?
  
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- redfish52
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:19am
  I thought for a moment this story was going to be a Liberal piece until I saw the kid was white….
  
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- DJR
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:42am
  Great story and great to see a young person with such a great work ethic. I won’t be surprised though if children’s services shows up at his door step to make sure his siblings are being properly cared for.
  
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- Ollie123
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 8:21am
  I wonder if MSNBC covered this story, ah propably not did you all here though that Michell O was at the Oscars! Now that’s real news, not!
  
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- Army_of_One
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 8:23am
  Took the words right out of my mouth Perry. Questions, “Why isn’t this story plastered all over the national and local news???” and, with his last name are you surprised??? Good for you Mr. Reagan!
  
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- kerijay
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 9:08am
  The person with the EBT debit card balance of $8,427.70
  
  http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/food-card-recipients-stockpile-huge-balances-taxpa/nWZNS/
  
  Everything the government does is a failure.
  
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- YOURSENSEI
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 9:54am
  This is what you must know:
  
  One problem – this kid is a known Friend of Hamas.
  
  It is so.
- old white guy
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:02am
  good for him.
  
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- turkey13
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:18am
  It’s a rotten shame this young man isn’t a African American! He would be up for grant money to be community organizer. He would also get food stamps and all kinds of help for his siblings.
  
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- muffythetuffy
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:51am
  THE JOB WAS GIVEN TO BLACKS TO FILL THE GOVERNMENT QUOTA
  
  White males are systematically be expelled from the economy.
  
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- uncleherbert
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 3:08pm
  The best part of life is the struggle!
  
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- Deeli
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 4:00pm
  Rangerskippy, what a perfect example and quote!!! Began re-reading (about three decades ago was the first time) one of his five books, “Up From Slavery” … He was an absolutely amazing man!!! Too bad so many youth of every background today do not have his ethics and the ethics of Reagan in this article …
  
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:02pm
Wow, what a helluva kid! While I admire and salute him for his drive and determination. I also hope that he can put up with those who call him names and generally screw with him for not wanting the government to take care of his family needs.

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- OldSurfRat
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:13pm
  RJJ
  
  The name you are looking for is Mr. Successful also known as Sir (:
  
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- Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:23pm
  Hey RJJ:
  Where has Monk been lately?
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:43pm
  OLDSURFRAT, Right you are sir.
  DARMOK, He was here for a while this morning. I think that his late night shifts with some changes in hours are taking their toll on his appearances here. I often wish that we could see more of his stories. BTW, missed your whimsical musings this weekend too. Then again, I don’t think that I made more than one or two posts if any on Saturday.
  
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- Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:54pm
  Very busy this weekend, I was out all day saturday running errands with the wife, just got her a new car so we had to test drive it, and sunday was a cleaning day, groceries, movie, and dinner. So I was sequestered by my better half. She is really good, she has kept me for over 20 years, so I must be doing something right.
  
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- JoeTexan
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:00pm
  So far those who have replied to RJJinGadsden’s comment don’t understand what he is trying to say. He’s simply saying that the work ethic of ‘most’ young people today is anemic compared to the work ethic of ‘most’ young people a generation ago. He’s not bashing this young man at all – he’s frustrated that society has decayed to the point that a great young man like this would stand out in our society. Not too long ago a young man like this was normal and would never show up on the news. Try to understand others comments better before you make your own.
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:14pm
  JOETEXAN, You are absolutely spot on with your observation with only one exception. Just one decade?
  Actually, these two are good friends of mine here and are just having a bit of fun with me. Its nothing serious, but I do appreciate your addition to the conversation.
  
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- oneshiner
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:56pm
  I saw this post about this wonderful young man on another site earlier and bawled my eyes out it was so touching.
  And to think 47+% of the people drawing gov’t support from soup to nuts won’t get off their duffs long enough to find a job (any job) to help support their families or themselves……….no, no, it’s easier to live off the fat of the land, welfare and unemployment. It time to trim the fat so more people can learn to look after themselves like this sweet young man who did what most of us have heard all our lives from our parents, that they walked miles to school in snow or heat, and he did it to find a JOB.. Wow, so rare in this day & age to find a person who believes he must work to eat.
  
  Remember when people could only draw unemployment for a few months? Now, it’s years. I think that keeps most from looking for work, & have heard comments that they “don’t want to lose unemployment to take a job” for only a little more money. A Nation of TAKERS and we’ve encouraged them to be slackers. Pull your own weight for a change. ( this is not for those disabled)
  
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- DSN397
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 9:57pm
  This young man has apparently been doing it on his own, and doing it well enough to keep himself and his siblings fed and clothes to the extent that the siblings are evidently still attending school. Now he has a job, one that pay’s twice minimum wage, which one would think that to some extent their problems are solved, well not so fast there bippy. The situation has actually gotten worse. You see, prior to this media exporsure Jhaqueil has approached the condition he finds his family in with love and common sense, but the cat’s out of the bag now and, he’s succeeded and apparently with a good paying job on the line he’s about to succeed even more.
  It is now that the sharks will attack, the liberal left can’t leave a warm, feel good story out there without their stamp on it. DFS is already huddled up trying to figure the exact attack plan which will make them look the concerned, faunting adults who will humbly explain that Jhaqueil can’t possibly work and take care of his siblings so that is why they will be placing them all in foster homes until poor Jhaqueil can jump through all their hoops but he’ll still just not quite being able to take care of his loved ones as well as family serveices and their foster care designate family.
  Jhaqueil has fought the good fight to this point, but he’s enraged the left by doing it without them any their nanny state so he’s a marked man, and they will do everything to can to show him unfit and bad for the childern. He’s t
  
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AvengerK
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:01pm
Doesn’t “Papa” know that unemployment benefits are one the best ways we know to stimulate an economy?

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Fenrirsulfr
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:00pm
Been there, done that.
Lost everything, (L.A. earthquake) found a job and walked, jogged or hitchhiked 6 miles to work and back until I could afford a car, then get a better job.
No one congratulated me, I heard nothing about dedication or work ethic, because this used to be considered normal behavior, nothing special, you just do as you must to survive.

The precious little snowflakes that make up today’s “workforce” are for the most part worthless, they’re rude, lazy, demanding and half can barely spell their own name.
When a guy getting off his lazy ass to go look for a job makes the news, what does that say?

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- chezhockey
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:11pm
  Wow. Did you really mean for your comment to sound so negative, or are you just an exceptionally poor writer?
  
  If it’s the latter, you should probably edit your post to say what you really mean.
  
  If it’s the former, than you’re a total jackass, and should just refrain from commenting further…
  
  I’m a chef. I wish I had 20 employees like this kid.
  
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- DeeCee
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:16pm
  @FENRIRSULFR
  “When a guy getting off his lazy ass to go look for a job makes the news, what does that say?”
  
  Did you not read this:
  “Reagan said it’s been hard finding opportunities. He was forced to quit school two years ago when his mother died. He completed his GED while staying home to care for his siblings.”
  
  To belittle and berate a young person trying so hard to do the right thing for himself and his family, make me think you are little more than dog dung, scraped off the bottom of his shoe. Wise-A-s P.O.S.
  
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- just happy
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:19pm
  it says this young man[ my kid your kid} has his head on straight , It says that this restaurant owner [you or me} has a compassionate heart and good business sense. It means we all have a lot to do to make this back to the norm. tell your followers to call i-800- 996-2529 or logon to gettheblaze.com and ask that you get the TRUTH and REAL NEWS from your tv/ internet service provider. also if you have dish, call and say thank you.
  
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- luxlife
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:31pm
  “…they’re rude, lazy, demanding and half can barely spell their own name”
  
  Hmmm let’s see…
  1.Your post is RUDE
  2. the thought process that went into the post is quite LAZY…really just whining
  3. obviously craving or DEMANDING attention for yourself
  4. take a look at the SPELLing of your screen name – what the eff is that?
  
  Own it.
  
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- PALIBERTARIAN
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:16pm
  I know what you’re saying. It has become the new norm that young people are lazy that when you hear about someone like this kid actually steppin up and working for what he wants people make a huge deal of it. I have been working since I was 12 when I got my first job as a paperboy. I delivered my papers on my bike. Sure it sucked having to lug the papers around but it sure was nice to get that check at the end of the month. Hopefully more young people will start to see that the government can’t provide everything for everyone. Only hard work and dedication will lift you up and lead you to prosperity.
  
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- Fenrirsulfr
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:19pm
  It would seem as though some took offense to my original post, allow me to address that issue:
  
  I wish I had ONE of these kids, but I don’t and cannot find any, not for lack of trying either.
  The fact that ONLY ONE guy getting up to go look for work, yeah, that’s sad.
  Call ME lazy?, I’ll let you in on a little secret, I’m almost completely disabled, and starting my own very successful business, working my tail off while supporting other people.
  And Fenrirsulfr, is from Norse mythology, were you too lazy to stay awake in class that day and then to damn lazy to even Google it?
  So yeah, I’m impressed with the kid, the rest of you? GBTW!
  
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- The_Fifth_Column
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:21pm
  What kind of As$hole are you? Did you read the column?
  
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- hhiway280z
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 6:52pm
  It says a lot and your stupid comment says a lot about you. Not good either. Your a real lunatic. Between your attitude and his trust me You would not get hired but this kid would.
  
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- circleDwagons
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 7:10pm
  Love Norse mythology. And Good post.
  
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- Jase
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 12:13am
  I understood what you were trying to say- that people like this used to be a dime a dozen, but now they’re so uncommon that they actually make news stories about them. People do what they have to in order to survive, and most people’s daily struggles don’t make the news. Pretty sad that so many people got so teary-eyed at this article but turned around and viciously attacked you for a simple comment.
  
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- jbourneidentity
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 12:29am
  What it says is that you’re a complete tool. We have this wonderful article about an obviously motivated young man and you come along with your whiney drivel and sound like an obnoxious moron. Get lost.
  
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- spirited
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:33pm
  FEN
  
  It means that all is not lost.
  The journey of man, in-life continues.
  
  >There is continued hope; regardless of change.
  
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OldSurfRat
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:59pm
Jhaqueil Reagan you sir will allways succeed with that type of work ethic.

Mr Bouvier you sir will be blessed for blessing another.
To both of you I say Nice Job!!

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- tnman65
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 7:32pm
  I’m with you. I’m impressed with both of them. I think they will be a good match.
  
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- michaelmoron
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 11:24pm
  Obama said that Bouvier didn’t build that business.
  
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GoodStuff
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:59pm
If only inner-city Obama worshippers had this tenacity, maybe they wouldn’t be living in government-created ghettos.

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- Nlitend1
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:20pm
  Do you think minimum wage is enough to move out of the ghettos? If they work hard and get a raise is a big if. I employ a lot of people that will never get a raise and never get any benefits, it’s the nature of the job. Some of them are so good at the job, they really do deserve more money, but there is no reason for me to pay more. For each that quit, I have a dozen waiting to take their place. So, is minimum wage enough to survive…especially if you have dependents? Maybe this kid will have the where with all to learn how to cook or manage the restaurant, but even if he wants to move up and expand his opportunities, the opportunity to do that has to be available.
- chips1
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:58pm
  NLITE:
  Where in the world did you get the idea that your supposed to be able to afford everything with a minimum wage job? Those jobs are for people that want to gain experience so you can move up. It’s a ladder and you start at the bottom rung and start your climb. Don’t forget to stay to the right and leave plenty of room for all of the people that are going to be passing you.
  
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- angryfreebird
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 1:42am
  Minimum wage is a hindrance to advancement. When you pay someone a wage which is not proportionate to the job it only encourages them to stay in that job. More money is an incentive to advance your knowledge and lot in life. If I had been paid a “living wage” at KFC as a teenager I might still be there instead of living my dream. We need to encourage people to live their dream, not settle for a “living wage” and to rely on themselves and not the government.
  
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Witness1974
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:59pm
Makes Obama’s “You didn’t build that” comment ring even hollower that it did when he said it. Get out of the way government we can take care of ourselves! What a man this kid is.

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G.E.R
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:57pm
Based on appearance I wouldn’t want either one them touching my food

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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:12pm
  You are going to be contrary to anything conservative, so blow it out of your @$$.
  
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- asybot12
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:13pm
  If you had any guts you’d print your name so that the next time I (or some else) could spit in your soup.
  
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- PALIBERTARIAN
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:28pm
  What does it say about you that, you would rather hire someone based on there appearance more than their work ethic. Wow. What do you run a modeling agency or something. In the future, if I were you, I would keep those remarks to yourself. All it does is lets people see just how stupid you are. DUMB-@$#
  
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- VetMike
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:41pm
  Sorry, could repeat that. It takes some time to translate dumbass into English.
  
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- RightThinking1
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 10:58pm
  G.E.R.: Yeah, I know what you mean, I feel the same way about Michelle.
  
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- jbourneidentity
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 12:32am
  It’s true. They are not the best looking guys in the world, as obviously you are. Could you post a pic of yourself please so we can behold your radiance?
  
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- Carol in Indy
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 10:14am
  We would still serve you here in Indy GER.
  We don’t discriminate. Have you ever been to Indianapolis?
  If not, why don’t you come see for yourself . We have something here they call
  Hoosier Hospitality.
  
  Come on bye..
  We’ll take your cash, and laugh at your bigoted arse all the way to the bank.
  GTHU!
  
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- DrPhilangee
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:25pm
  Don’t worry. Hollywood will cast a couple of studs to play their part in a movie that you would want to be served from.
  
  …They may have to recast you so we can stand watching you eat.
  
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jackact
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:57pm
This is how America should be represented in the future.
Young men of this calibur are almost forgotten due to the perpetual dilitants of the last two floundering generations. Spoiled by their lazy parents and dumbed down by public school systems. Makes me want to smile and cry at the same time.
God bless this young man.
There is hope America.

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theonlynana
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:56pm
There is always a little “sunshine” in this dismal world. That young “MAN” is smart, brave and honorable. May he be blessed.

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- Unbelievable
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:06pm
  There IS still good in this world. People helping people… that’s the way it’s supposed to be. NOT government helping people!!
  
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grimmster
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:52pm
The hopes foour children and grandchildren could be pinned on this young mans chest. This is more then refreshing to hear, it is unheard of in this day and time.Wonder how many “in da hood” will see this, and become inspired?!………….

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- glassaudioguy
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:18pm
  Unfortunately not enough!
  
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biohazard23
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:51pm
Wonderful!! You know his Mom would be so proud of him. She did a fine job raising him and his siblings are lucky to have him. I truly hope and pray that everything goes well for him and for the fine gentleman who gave him a hand up, not a hand out. :)

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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:19pm
  BIOHAZARD, Excellent observation and oh so true.
  I do like your new avatar, considering the wife and I have more than enough cats out here where we live. But, they do earn their keep. Got nine month old Spanky rolling around in my lap right now. He’s solid black and almost ten pounds now. Should be a great field mouse hunter too.
  
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- biohazard23
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 6:15pm
  Thanks, RJ! This was one of my cats who has since gone on to the Rainbow Bridge. He was a lazy fatty (18 pounds) but oh so lovable. Come to think of it, all of my cats were Garfield fat… Hmmm…. :)
  
  We have our dogs now – no more kitties as it turns out I’m allergic. I miss all of them, though. I just don’t miss them sleeping on my head/pillow at night. LOL!
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 6:43pm
  BIOHAZARD, I hear you dear, but when my not long departed Mom was found to be allergic cats she kicked in for the medication. Their cat Sandy and beautiful Siamese and Birman mix who had the colors of the Siamese with the fur length common to the Birman. I had tears in my eyes when it was me while home on leave who had to take him to the vet to be put down for severe kidney failure. I had gotten to really know him over the years. We have one dog and love her dearly, and she gets along wonderfully with the cats. Being a female she was very maternal dealing with the kittens nine months ago. It was almost funny.
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 6:51pm
  BIOHAZARD, Forgot to mention that I downloaded the avatar pic and increased the size as much as I could. Great looking specimen, and we have had a number of large ones in the past with one exceeding 25 pounds a number of years ago. I feel for your allergies and have a number myself now at my age. I know you miss your buddy there. Our largest is only about 14 to 15 pounds and we will know for certain since he has an appointment for the first of the month.
  
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FreedbyTruth
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:51pm
Bravo to this kid. He Will go a long way. You can teach skills (assuming basic ability). You cannot teach drive. Either they have it or they do not. I hire someone with drive every time.

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ScottYaw
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:49pm
What a great story. Beats all the deception and lies in the stories coming our of Obama’s mouth.

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Magyar
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:47pm
Notice how everything came together—not a coincidence–it never is—- Thank you LORD for watching over this young man!

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- OlefromMN
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:23pm
  It took me almost a full page of comments before stumbling on the exact thought I had about this wonderful story. Something (or more like someone) compelled this young man to go through such lengths for a minimum wage job and that same power compelled Mr. Bouvier to not just blank out the first meeting from his mind.
  
  There is hope for this nation.
  
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SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:47pm
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Well let this be an example to the rest of you Free Lunch Slaves……

Great things will happen for this young man…..

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Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:46pm
Jeez, now the guy is making the kid lazy, he only has to walk 3 miles instead of the 10. What’s next, he will actually pay him more than minimum wage and actually train him at his job. That is what’s wrong with these lazy teens now days, just expecting handouts, like Papa is giving him.

Seriously though, I really wish this young man the best, with a work ethic like that, he will really go far.

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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 4:45pm
  DARMOK, There have been times when I wished that I had found some just as lazy!! I’ve been almost happy if they don’t steal….too much.
  
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- Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:14pm
  RJJ:
  When I moved out on my own (at 17) I worked everyday as a machinist and tool operator. I joined the Air Force a few years later and one of my first supervisors kept yelling at me to take it easy. everytime there was downtime, we would go back to the shop, I would grap a broom and start cleaning or go in the tool room and start organizing things. I would never sit still. He always would tell me, “The other guys arent’ going to like you, you are making them look bad.” Hey, I was paid by the hour when I worked as a civilian, and was taught to earn your pay. Even now I always try to teach my son to look around, and if you see something that needs done, do it.
  
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blackfeather
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:46pm
excellent! More “teens” need to grow some stones, and get off Mom’s couch.

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right-wing-waco
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:44pm
Great story, we need more like this one. God bless them both.

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Sharon Rose
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:42pm
God bless this young man.. May be be blessed over and over! Thank the employer for giving him a job.

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huey6367
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:41pm
God love him. Work ethic islacking so much in the younger generation it is sickening. They all have an entitlement mentality. This kid is going places.

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- huey6367
  Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:43pm
  Now if we only had a POTUS with this mentality and leadership skills.
  
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GardenoftheGods
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:41pm
This is what this generation needs to show the rest of us…that they have the work ethic, grit & determination that the rest of us have had to show when times got tough. I am so thankful that Poppa picked him up & can give him a job…both of these men are great Americans! Kudos!!

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KILLACOMMIE4MOMMY
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:39pm
When you hear kids saying things like “Thats not Fair”, “Why Should I work”, “It’s my RIGHT to get free stuff” I will point to this young man and tell them to go feel sorry for yourself somewhere else!
There is still hope.

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InquisitiveDebbie
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:38pm
Thank you for this article.
It warms my heart as well as gives me hope for my children’s future.

Debbie

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65Mustang
Posted on February 25, 2013 at 3:38pm
I picked up a young man walking for an interview once, I wish I had done more for him and have felt bad ever since. Thank God for the young man and values and Mr. Bouvier.

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- angryfreebird
  Posted on February 26, 2013 at 1:56am
  That’s a New Orleanian for you! New Orleans gets a bad rap sometimes. I grew up here. You will never find a more friendly or hospitable folk than in NOLA. We love those who come to our great city. Unfortunately, DEMS have run the city for TOO LONG and are ruining it.
  
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