By Jaclyn Cosgrove, Staff Writer John Thorson used to have no patience for panhandlers or people living on the street. Recommended Stories Returning passengers from cruise ship being monitored for hantavirus in US Hantavirus cruise death toll rises to five after eight confirmed infections: WHO Rudy Giuliani applies for 9/11 coverage to help pay for hospital bills “Get a job,” he would think. Thorson had a good job working construction — until he broke his neck. Read more on NewsOK.com