A hero's reward...
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-27746190
A hero's reward...
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-27746190
It must be really dusty in my room right now. Sniff.
And article to go with it:
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014...n=ShareButtons
Today, July 11th marks my six year anniversary to my lovely wife. Thanks for the adventures thus far. Looking forward to many more good times.
That's awesome! Congrats! July 26th is mine and it'll be 7 years for me this year.Originally Posted by jaymo76
Thanks Soulja! Congrats to you as well!
http://www.silive.com/northshore/ind...yees_come.html
Lowe's employees come to the rescue of disabled vet with broken wheelchair
In 1971, I stepped on a land mine in Vietnam and lost both legs above the knee.
For the past two years, I have been waiting to receive a new wheelchair from the Veterans Administration. In addition, I have been told that I am not entitled to a spare wheelchair.
On the evening of July 7, my wheelchair fell apart again, while shopping at Lowe's Home Improvement Center in on Forest Avenue in Mariners Harbor.
Three employees, David, Marcus and Souleyman jumped to my assistance immediately. They placed me in another chair while they went to work.
They took the wheelchair apart and replaced the broken parts and told me, "We're going to make this chair like new."
I left 45 minutes after closing hours in my wheelchair that was like new.
I kept thanking them and all they could say was, "It was our honor."
The actions of these three employees at Lowe's showed me there are some who still believe in stepping to the plate.
They didn't ask any questions, didn't feel the need to fill out any forms or make phone calls. Someone needed help and they felt privileged to be given the opportunity.
It's stories like this one that gives me hope for our world.http://www.silive.com/northshore/ind...yees_come.html
Lowe's employees come to the rescue of disabled vet with broken wheelchair
In 1971, I stepped on a land mine in Vietnam and lost both legs above the knee.
For the past two years, I have been waiting to receive a new wheelchair from the Veterans Administration. In addition, I have been told that I am not entitled to a spare wheelchair.
On the evening of July 7, my wheelchair fell apart again, while shopping at Lowe's Home Improvement Center in on Forest Avenue in Mariners Harbor.
Three employees, David, Marcus and Souleyman jumped to my assistance immediately. They placed me in another chair while they went to work.
They took the wheelchair apart and replaced the broken parts and told me, "We're going to make this chair like new."
I left 45 minutes after closing hours in my wheelchair that was like new.
I kept thanking them and all they could say was, "It was our honor."
The actions of these three employees at Lowe's showed me there are some who still believe in stepping to the plate.
They didn't ask any questions, didn't feel the need to fill out any forms or make phone calls. Someone needed help and they felt privileged to be given the opportunity.
Lowe's will probably fire these guys unless they clocked out.
The VA will probably flag the Vet for making a false claim. Afterall, no need to waste tax dollars on a new chair when the one you have can be fixed with a few nuts and bolts.
Also, "Souleyman"?? Is that some sort of rapper?
http://globalnews.ca/news/1453761/gr..._campaign=2014
Heart-breaking but beautiful...
This is long, but worth the watch. You see these things all the time but it was cool to see how much was actually done for this kid.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EjFUfIxfQvc
KTBFFH!
Last edited by steelerfan; 07-26-2014 at 03:03 PM.
You gotta wear the armband. Oh hell yeah!
I misspoke. It's 6 years.
You have a beautiful wife and someone is looking pretty dapper in the white vest and bow tie.
Congrats, fellas.
Hats off to the Patriot Cheerleaders.
http://abc7news.com/sports/patriots-...jersey/338581/
*applause*
Bravo!
Twitter: @3YardsandACloud
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