Dropping temperatures can be especially cold for people who can't afford proper coats, hat and gloves.

When a New York man riding the subway noticed a stranger sitting shirtless, he decided to do something about it.

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The act of kindness, caught on video and uploaded to Facebook Friday, shows the man giving the stranger his own shirt and hat. He actually puts the shirt and hat on the man.

The video has been viewed more than 11 million times on Facebook. 

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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