WOW, Richard. I haven't saved anyones life but I did pay for a little old ladies gas. When I was in Oregon helping take care of my Mom I had to gas up my car. They ask you how your paying cash or debit card, only 2 choices. Inside, in line, is a lady trying to use a credit card, they won't let her. There are like 7 people waiting to pay. She has no money, no check book, just credit cards. Everyone is getting pissed and she is getting scared. She is in her 70's , at least. I just walked to the front of the line and said I will pay for your gas today. She said, but it's $20.00. I paid, she was in shock. So were all the other people in the store. I paid for mine, out of turn, before the 7 others. And left. She never offered to pay me back with a check in the mail. But I think that was because she was shocked that someone helped her. The reason I did it was she is someones Mom, and how bad they would feel if they knew she were in that situation. Or she is at least someones daughter and they would be scared for her.
Even though she was a little old lady that day.

Katz