When they asked him if something was wrong, they both learned his story.
I started picking him up.
We started talking, said Long.
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The more I felt like this guy really deserves someone to give him a little bit of help.
Long got an ideashe shared Adams' story on Facebook and launched aGoFundMe campaign.
The response was so incredible that the goal was met and surpassed overnight.
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The clip, which was then shared on Facebook, shows Adams quickly going from surprised to deeply moved.
You bought me a car?
the man exclaims as he cries tears of joy.
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Looking back at the moment, he recalls being taken aback by the news.
I thought I was in trouble … You know, something simple like that.
And she was like no, you’re not in trouble, I got news for you.
We got you a car.
Just basically I didn’t know what to think.
Thank you very much Paducah, he said.
Come and see me at Texas Roadhouse.
My name is Samson.
I’ll be the best server I can be.