I just did the coolest thing ever!

mykulmorris

mykulmorris

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Well, at least one of the coolest things ever, for me that is... I'm driving home from a local knife/gun show (in Novi, Michigan), and I stopped at a little restaraunt to have a quick bite. As I walked in, there's 4 young Marines at a table having dinner too (Selfridge Air Base is just a couple miles away), and I walked up to their table and says "Your dinner's on me tonite gentlemen, Thanks for freedom!", and of course they all said thanks... And I then told the main waiter/cashier dude to give me their bill when they're done. Well a few minutes later as they're leaving, they all walked by my table and shook my hand and said 'Thank You'... Dude... It made me feel incredible!!! This country has alot of problems I know, but BY GOD IT'S STILL AMERICA!!! And it wouldn't be America if it wasn't for these fine young men and women in our armed services!!! I challenge you, if you're ever in a situation like this to take advantage of it, and let these men (who by the way put their own ass in harms way every day), know we appreciate what they do for us.
-Michael
 
Good on ya Michael! :thumbup:

I got to support one this week end two. :p My son got home for a couple days on leave. Surprised me on Thursday by driving home. He brought me a case of Yuengling beer because he knows I can't get it her in MI.

He is going back to base with a BRKT Gunny with Kydex and leather pants,a ferro rod and scraper, and couple other goodies.

Chris
 
Good job, Mike. I remembered to tell my friend happy birthday today and thank you. Retired USMC. And he's one that gave about all he could without absolutely giving all. Extra prayers for him and his comrads tonight...
 
My dad did that for a group of 3 or 4 men who were sitting near us. But he never told them and he never told us so when they came to shake all of our hands we were all looking at them weird until my dad explained what he did.

It was a neat thing to see him do.

I don't want to hijack but can I share my neat thing?

I work the night shift and I came across a semi homeless 17 year old who had some anger problems but over time listening to him I realized that he was also probably the product of of being raised in a bad environment.
He was a bit intoxicated and after about 45 mins i realized I could not solve anything right then and there.
I was about to leave and I asked him if he wanted me to pray for him. I was very nervous and I did not expect a good reply from a harsh punk kid, but he mentioned going to church with his girlfriend so I thought I would give it a try. Well he said yes and appeared happy that I asked. I prayed for him and he seemed very grateful. Then when I was about to leave I realized he was probably hungry from being homeless half of the time.(family kicks him out of the house sometimes)
So I asked him if he was hungry and he said yes. I grabbed a sandwhich I had made and was really looking forward to eating. It was a pulled pork BBQ sandwhich with an awesome garlic parmesean ranch dressing on top. Anywho he was super grateful.
I don't know whether what I did will change him or not but I sure hope so.
 
mykulmorris said:
Well, at least one of the coolest things ever, for me that is... I'm driving home from a local knife/gun show (in Novi, Michigan), and I stopped at a little restaraunt to have a quick bite. As I walked in, there's 4 young Marines at a table having dinner too (Selfridge Air Base is just a couple miles away), and I walked up to their table and says "Your dinner's on me tonite gentlemen, Thanks for freedom!", and of course they all said thanks... And I then told the main waiter/cashier dude to give me their bill when they're done. Well a few minutes later as they're leaving, they all walked by my table and shook my hand and said 'Thank You'... Dude... It made me feel incredible!!! This country has alot of problems I know, but BY GOD IT'S STILL AMERICA!!! And it wouldn't be America if it wasn't for these fine young men and women in our armed services!!! I challenge you, if you're ever in a situation like this to take advantage of it, and let these men (who by the way put their own ass in harms way every day), know we appreciate what they do for us.
-Michael
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That's what I'm talking about. Well done, sir!
 
eyeeatingfish said:
So I asked him if he was hungry and he said yes. I grabbed a sandwhich I had made and was really looking forward to eating. It was a pulled pork BBQ sandwhich with an awesome garlic parmesean ranch dressing on top. Anywho he was super grateful.
I don't know whether what I did will change him or not but I sure hope so.
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Every act of kindness leaves a permanent impression . . . as does every act of cruelty.

Sounds like a tasty sammich, but was it a life changing sammich? :)
 
tyr_shadowblade said:
Every act of kindness leaves a permanent impression . . . as does every act of cruelty.

Sounds like a tasty sammich, but was it a life changing sammich? :)
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I'm guessing it could be. Especially if someone hasn't eaten for a couple days.

For those of us that are fortunate enough to have a home, family and food, I think we take the small things for granted. For us, something that is just a given, like having food, is something we don't give much thought to.

Our biggest worry is what to eat, not if we will eat.

Good on both of you for doing a good thing :thumbup: Thats what life is about.
 
Thank you for doing that. Very cool of you to do it.
 
Very cool thing to do. When came home from boot I had to report to my unit in uniform afterward I took my wife out to eat still in my uniform. while eating I noticed an old man wearing a Marine jacket and WWII hat. He came up to me while I was sitting there came over saluted me, said thank you, and shook my hand. Now keep in mind at the time I as a private first class and did not rate the salute. This was one of the most humbling experiences of my life.
 
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