Canadian Tourist Reunited with Good Samaritan after 40 Years

Over 40 years ago, a Good Samaritan, changed the life of stranded Canadian tourist Jacques Charette.

Jacques Charette was only 19 years-old when Phil Payne, from Stourbridge, took pity on the hitch-hiker and his mate.  He transported the pair in a company van from London to Birmingham, took them to a pub and carried hot fish and chips to their tent.  The next day, Phil drove the teenagers to Liverpool’s Cavern Club, The Beatles’ legendary venue.  Jacques, now 61, said: “We were so overwhelmed by his generosity that tears rolled down our faces.”

Phil Payne was tracked down to his Highters Heath, Birmingham, home after The Sunday Mercury launched an appeal on behalf of the Montreal film crew seeking the former tool-setter.

Jacques Charette, who spent two years trying to track down Payne, will never forget his kindness and has produced a TV show of their reunion.  Phil and wife Chris have now traveled to Canada for the TV show, to be aired in January.  Charette is keeping tight-lipped over its content, but said there were tears.

 

 

 

 

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