Random act of kindness

[Fox Mike]

We had to go to a neurologist today for Linda, my wife. When we left we stopped a Dunkin Donuts in nearby. Linda ordered a cone and I ordered 3 chocolate frosted and 3 glazed. I asked the young lady, that took my order, what the cost was. She said it was $9.47 but that gentleman, pointing to him, has already paid for it. I turned to look at him. He Smiled and walked out. No idea who he was or why he paid. He was gone before I could get outside to thank him

 

[contender]

I have received acts of kindness from strangers,, as well as also doing kind things for a stranger.
Were you by chance wearing anything to reflect your military service?

 

[Fox Mike]

It was a kind act but a bit shocking. The only other instance was years ago. I was heading to Ft Bliss Texas to attend the Sergeants Major academy First Sergeants course. I stopped in Little Rock AR for dinner and an older couple came to my table and asked if they could join me. I told them sure and we had supper. When the check came they grabbed mine and said they were taking care of it as a "thank you". They said that they had been traveling behind me for a long time and that I kept a constant pace and wasn't driving 'crazy' like many others so-they followed me. I accepted their gracious offer and went to my motel room. The next morning, when I started out, their car was already gone.

I have received acts of kindness from strangers,, as well as also doing kind things for a stranger.
Were you by chance wearing anything to reflect your military service?

gone.

 

[contender]

You are right about it being a bit shocking.

Miss Penny & I went to a German restaurant several years ago. I was wearing one of my ball caps, with "US Army Veteran" on it. I saw a former Marine with his ball cap,, and it was also denoting his Vietnam service. I stopped, spoke with him for a few minutes, and then sat down. When he left,, we said "goodbye" to each other & he left.
When I later asked for my check,, my waitress said my bill had been paid.

When I asked by whom,, she nodded to a table behind where I'd sat. A couple seated there,, had paid for our dinner. I got up & went & thanked them. The lady said she wanted to do that as a small way of saying "Thank You" for my service. I was quite taken aback,, and a bit speechless when my waitress told me my dinner had been bought. (And for the folks who know me,, being speechless is rare!)

 

[Watertender]

Some of you who know me know that I do Challenge Coins for veterans. I keep a box with a see through top in my truck with coins for different branches of service and specialties. If I have a suitable coin when I see a veteran I will go to my truck and bring it in for them. I will also quietly pay for their meal. I special order some coins if it's for someone I know. A few years ago there was an old man wearing a 28th Division hat in the local diner so I got the server's attention to give me his check. I talked with him for a few minutes and when he asked for his bill I told him that he paid it in 1944 at Bastogne. I ordered a 28th Division coin hoping to see him again in the diner. I was telling a friend from school about seeing the guy in the diner and she said "OMG that was YOU that bought my dad breakfast"? I then told her that I had a coin for him. She wanted me to give it to him in person which I gladly did. I know that I made his day with my 2 small acts of kindness.

 

[brutus]

Wife and I went through a Mickey D`s for a cup of coffee each. Got to the window to pay for them and the girl said the car in front of you paid for them already. A few days later we were at a grocery store and there was an older gent with a Vietnam veteran hat and so I gave the cashier $20 and told her it was for the gentleman behind us and if there's any change be sure that he takes it as well.

 

[Johnnu2]

We need more posts like these.....please

J.

 

[Bluefin178]

It's nice to know some of the littlest things in life can have some of the biggest impacts on us. When you get blessed, makes you want to pass the blessing on to someone else! We are all called to be a blessing to others!