Growing up in a modest middle class town, Leiter learned compassion from his mom Marie, who always seems to find room for one more at the table. One of Al's favorite Christmas memories is the time a bunch of state troopers who did not have anyone else to go came to the Leiters for dinner. Whether you want to be or not, doesn't matter. You are a role model. That's the way it always has been and always probably will be.
Kids look up to professional athletes.
The guys who use that not a role model line, just don't get it. Leiter's Landings is involved with are children's causes. I wouldn't feel right if I didn't try to give some back. It's the right thing to do. I think everyone wants to be charitable.