Reaching Out in Deseret Book

Salt Lake City, Utah, about 1988:

About 1988, the family traveled from Oregon to Utah . . . We toured Temple Square and then went into the Deseret Book store across the street. While looking at all the books, pictures, and music for sale there, Corey overheard a conversation between a man and the clerk. The man said he had toured Temple Square and requested a copy of the Book of Mormon, but the Church missionaries would not give him one because they wanted to bring it to his home.

The man continued that he wanted the book that day and didn't want to wait for his return home in another state to get it. He asked if Deseret Book would let him have a copy without charge.

The clerk responded that he could not give the Book of Mormon to the man without charging him for it.

The man was discouraged.

Corey listened to this exchange. Then, he went and picked up a copy of the Book of Mormon, took it to the clerk, paid for it out of his own pocket, and presented it to the man!

I was so pleased to hear of this selfless act of service from Corey. He continues to look out for others needs and does what he can to help them.