On July 26, my daughter, son-in-law and 6-month-old grandson traveled on United Airlines' only flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco at 7 a.m. They were not seated together.

My daughter Lindsey and grandson Nate (on her lap) had been upgraded to first class, but my son-in-law, Mike, had not been and was seated in coach. Both Lindsey and Mike were worried about how well Lindsey could contain a very active and squirmy Nate and not bother other passengers during the long flight.

Apparently, a man who later said he had traveled with his wife and son when his son was six months old noticed that Lindsey and Nate were going to be without Mike for the five- to six-hour flight. This kind man was sitting in first class but, actually, not next to Lindsey and Nate.

He asked the woman seated next to Lindsey if she would be kind enough to change seats with him. She did, and then he said that he was going to give his new seat (next to Lindsey and Nate) to Mike, who was in a jam-packed coach.

Despite Lindsey and Mike's protests, this kind man gave up his seat in first class and sat in coach. Thanks to this man, young Nate, Lindsey and Mike, and probably the rest of the passengers, had a much more comfortable experience on that flight.

We are all very grateful to this extremely thoughtful father for giving our family such a remarkable treat. It's extremely difficult to fly with a six-month-old on any flight, let alone a six-hour-long one!

BETSY KAMPMEINERT

Fox Chapel

My nephew and his wife made one of their rare visits to Pittsburgh from Albuquerque, N.M., to attend his high school reunion. The following day, they came to visit my sister and me. (We are in the same nursing home.)

During their visit, he took many pictures with his camera. They went directly from here to the airport in the car they had rented, and then returned to Albuquerque.

When they arrived home, they discovered that his camera was missing. He immediately called the airport, the car rental agency and me to ask if it had been found, but it had not turned up. His name and address were in the camera, which was in his favor.

I assured him that, knowing the people in Pittsburgh, it would be returned. Weeks went by and he was giving up hope. Then, on July 18, he received a call from the car rental agency. The camera had been found!

He called me immediately. He was informed that it was in the car that he had rented. That car had been rented by four other people since my nephew had rented it. The fourth person to rent it found it in the car.

He asked me to thank the very kind person who found and returned it. So, to that unknown person, thank you! You are part of the process of keeping the reputation of people from Pittsburgh alive.

BERNICE FOHL

McCandless

I got totally lost on June 28 while trying to get to a doctor's appointment at Shadyside Place for various medical conditions. Having no sense of direction, I ended up in Greenfield at the Giant Eagle.

I asked a customer for directions. The exceptionally nice lady went out of her way and had me follow her some five miles through stops and turns to the parking garage of my medical building.

I have no way of showing my appreciation, thanking or rewarding her for helping me in a time of panic. This was the ultimate act of compassion and kindness.

KATHLEEN CONNELLY

Beaver

My husband proudly wears a Veteran of World War II cap and gets many thank you's for serving.

On Sunday we went to Monroeville Eat'n Park for dinner. At the end of the meal the waitress informed us that our meal was paid for by another customer. Many thanks to the caring person who paid for our dinner.

ELSIE HARCARIK

Penn Hills

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