The warm fall day was just what farmers were asking for. video with story
COLUMBUS -- The warm fall day was just what farmers were asking for.
It was perfect weather to head out into the fields to harvest their crops. But several farmers in the area spent Saturday tending, not to their own harvest, but that of a friend.
At about 8:30 in the morning, combines and trucks started to show up at Richard Swantek’s home of rural Columbus. For hours, farmers from around the area harvested acres of corn. It was a plan they set in motion weeks ago to help Swantek who was suffering from cancer.
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Friends reach out to help with harvest
Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 - 12:09:45 am CST
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RobR
Nov 8, 2009 12:56 PM
Events like this show the heart of Nebraska. When I lived in Washington state people told me that the one thing they loved about visiting Nebraska football games was how kind and respectful Nebraskan's are compared to home fans at other states they visited. Our way of life as displayed in this article can be summed up in one word: Empathy. I pray that empathy and togetherness spirit is extended and passed on to the new immigrants who may have chose our state because of this very reputation.Pam
Nov 8, 2009 1:50 PM
This video is wonderful to see! Neighbors helping neighbors and friends helping friens. That is what built this country and still is making it great and will do so for many years to come. Thanks to people like these who deserve a BIG THANK YOU!Lana
Nov 8, 2009 6:49 PM
What a wonderful community helping out a very kind man. Richard would help out anyone in need and I am sure he is smiling down on all who helped. God bless all those who helped and RIP Richard.Mike
Nov 9, 2009 2:42 AM
While I live in the city this is why I have total respect for the farm families. Alway ready to help their fellow farmers and strangers. They let us hunt their land, stop to help someone broke down on the side of the road and never ask for any thing in return. This is what makes Nebraska spirit what it is. Thanks to all of you!
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