While I was having lunch at a restaurant in Dallas today, I witnessed a very nice situation.
A businessman was having lunch alone at a table next to mine. All of a sudden, he signaled for the waiter. The waiter came and asked if he could be of service. The businessman pointed out to the waiter a soldier sitting about 5-6 tables away. He then told the waiter that he would take care of his bills and please give him a message: “Thank you for what you do for our country.” But he also added to please not say who is taking care of his check.
Regardless of how anyone feels about the war, it is nice to see a kind act like this. Sometimes we take basic things such as roofs over our heads and meals on our dining tables for granted. I just thought I share this nice story with you.
thanks for the good feel…in chess one takes nothing for granted…a patzer can beat a gm with only one bad move
a touching story. Thanks for posting.
WCM Claudia Munoz
womancandidatemaster.blogspot.com
I wish more people who be like this man. Bravo.
I like lunch.
Nice!
Beautiful story – thanks for sharing it with us, Susan.
Steve Goldberg
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Excellent post and very touching. I’ve witnessed similar acts several times and have picked up the check for soldiers on a number of occassions myself. I consider it an honor & privilege to do so… just a small thank you to those who’ve risked so much for our sake.