Everyone has that one meal they can't seem to get enough of, whether it's indulging in a McDonald's burger, savoring a roast dinner, or enjoying a spicy curry.
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However, it's safe to say that most of us would likely grow tired of eating the same meal every single day for ten years.
Kirk Alexander of Salem, Oregon, had a profound love for Domino's pizza, so much so that he made it a daily ritual to place an order at his local branch.
His consistent orders meant that the staff at this Domino's came to know him quite well, recognizing him by name and always anticipating his regular order.
But in 2016, a noticeable change occurred when Kirk failed to place his usual order for 11 consecutive days.
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This unusual break in his routine raised eyebrows among the Domino's staff, prompting them to express their concerns.
Sarah Fuller, the general manager of the Domino's branch, recalled:
The Domino's where Kirk ate all the pizza.
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"A few of my drivers had mentioned that we hadn't seen his order come across our screen in a while, so I went and looked up to see how long it had been since he last ordered and it was 11 days, which is not like him at all."
Worried about Kirk's well-being, a delivery driver was sent to his home to check on him.
The driver found that, although Kirk didn't respond to the door, lights were on inside, and the sound of a TV could be heard, indicating that something was amiss.
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Fearing for Kirk's safety, the Domino's staff decided to involve the police, requesting they perform a welfare check on him.
Upon arrival, Marion County Sheriff's officers heard Kirk's faint calls for help from inside his house.
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They forced entry and found him in dire need of medical assistance.
Kirk was quickly transported to the hospital, where he received the necessary care to stabilize his condition.
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In a touching gesture, employees from the Domino's visited him, bringing flowers and cards to express their concern, though they wisely left the pizza for another time.
Kirk felt an immense sense of gratitude towards the staff for their intervention, but they humbly dismissed any notion of owing thanks.
Kirk Alexander was ill, but the pizza place employees came to help out.
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"[He is] just an important customer that's part of our family here at Domino's," Fuller explained.
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"He orders all the time so we know him. I think we were just doing our job checking in on someone we know who orders a lot. We felt like we needed to do something."
While the details of Kirk's medical emergency remain private, the significance of this story lies in the care and vigilance of the Domino's staff who went above and beyond for someone they had come to consider part of their extended family.
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The Domino's employees did receive a public acknowledgment for their heroic act during an appearance on "Good Morning America," where they were gifted tickets to see "Captain America: Civil War" as a group.
Yet, it's clear that their actions make them the true heroes of this story.