What a wonderful story!!!! It read like a short story of some remarkable fictional characters, and yet it's true!!! I would say to you that this person is perhaps one of the most truly spiritual persons you will ~ever~ meet. That's the very reason you never heard a word of it from him, because he has no egotistic need to tell for praise, just to do unto others unselfishly, WOW.
You didn't tell us if you contacted him after posting here, but I hope you continue to keep us posted.
Oh,....and..er..thanks for sharing your beautiful experience :-)