Giffird's Hope
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  • Home
  • In Search of Hope
  • The Spirit of Giving
  • The Unknown
  • Hard Work
  • Another Man's Treasure
  • Treasure Hunting
  • Coffee Mugs and Tea
  • Planning for Success
  • Stockyard Memories
  • Join the Military, Kid
  • The Billboard
  • The Marine Corps
  • You're In Hawaii
  • Angel Investor
  • Duty-Free Shopping
  • Hawaii's Tourism
  • Liberty House
  • Great America
  • Giffird's Dream
  • The Heritage Trail
  • The Message Light
  • Everything was Gone
  • The Park Bench
  • Guardian Security
  • J.C. Penney
  • Why Are You Homeless?
  • The Unicorn
  • Helping Those in Need
  • Hope Street
  • Apartment No. 1
  • Restoring Hope
  • Knock on the Door
  • Welcome Home
  • You're An Eagle
  • The Highway Patrol
  • The Letter
Giffird's Hope
Guardian Security

On November 10, 1977--the Marine Corps’ Birthday-- Giffird lost his desire to live. After months of living on the streets, struggling with intense depression and despair, he climbed the fire escape to the top of a high-rise building and stood on the rooftop ledge, ready to jump. Just before he took that final step, a loud voice called out, “What are you doing on top of my building?” Giffird turned around quickly and responded, “I’m enjoying the view.”

“Come down off that ledge!” yelled the Security Guard. Giffird backed down, and the guard took him to a small security office. Instead of treating him like a criminal, Giffird was surprised—the guard treated him like a friend. They chatted for a long time, and when they finished, he walked Giffird to the front door of the building and let him out. As Giffird turned to walk away, the guard said, “Hey, could you do me a favor?” “Sure,” Giffird replied.  “Always remember how your sister would feel if she woke up one morning to discover she no longer had the brother that I know she looks up to and loves.” The security guard then handed Giffird a small booklet as he locked the door and walked away.
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