‘Walking man’ James Robertson gets new Ford Taurus

Originally published in the Detroit Free Press on February 7, 2015 By Bill Laitner. Photos by Ryan Garza James Robertson’s marathon commute to work will be slashed by hours, now that the hard-workin’, hard-walkin’ hero finally got a car. Robertson, whose story in Sunday’s Free Press about his 21-mile daily…

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Detroiter’s daily trek inspires hundreds to donate

Originally published in the Detroit Free Press on February 2, 2015 By Bill Laitner. Photos by Ryan Garza A story about a Detroit man who commutes about 21 miles a day on foot to and from work has spurred reaction from across the nation, including social media fundraisers that have…

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Heart and sole: Detroiter walks 21 miles in work commute

Originally published in the Detroit Free Press on February 1, 2015 By Bill Laitner. Photos By Ryan Garza He doesn’t look athletic but James Robertson, 56, of Detroit has a champ’s commute. He rides buses part-way but walks about 21 miles in round trips to a factory, unless his banker…

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