His mother said he's always had a big heart.
An 8-year-old boy in Louisiana already knows the importance of integrity.
Jaron Johnson was walking in a Walmart store in Pineville when he spotted a $100 bill on the floor.
“He was a few steps behind me and said, 'Mom, look what I have in my pocket,' and he said, 'Can we turn it in to Walmart and give it to the rightful owner?' Jodie Johnson, Jaron’s mom, told InsideEdition.com.
Johnson said she was nervous about turning the money in to employees because she realized anyone could pocket the cash, so she told Jaron they would “Sleep on it."
But she was proud of her son for wanting to do the right thing.
“The next morning, as soon as we woke up, he asked if I called Walmart, so we called Walmart and said has anyone called in reporting that they lost something,” said Johnson.
Johnson said she didn’t mention what it was but gave employees her number just in case someone called.
Later that day, she received a call from 86-year-old James Grice’s daughter. Her father had lost the bill while he was shopping and hadn’t had enough money to pay for his groceries that day.
“She told me her father said he 'left it to the Lord,’” Johnson said. “I told her I wanted to meet them in person so my son could give it back. It was a huge lesson for my son."
The pair met last week and Johnson said it made her grateful that Grice was so appreciative. He lives on a fixed income so a lost $100 makes a major difference.
To reward Jaron, Grice gave the 8-year-old $20.
"Jaron’s got a big heart," Johnson said. "He has a passion for others. He has always shown his integrity and heart for others."
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