What's the most thoughtful thing someone has done for you?

2022-12-05T12:04:09-05:00

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2022 12:16 PM

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Thanks for the info.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Dec 5 at 2022 12:18 PM

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Provide assistance for college admissions!

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Dec 5 at 2022 12:18 PM

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Offered to babysit so hubby and I could go out for anniversary dinner

Response by SFC Stephen King made Dec 5 at 2022 12:40 PM

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My wife of 27 years chose to be with me and have a family. We have had our trials and tribulations but we are we. Today is my son's birthday and he is and will always be my gift. Love you Brandon happy 26th birthday.

Response by SFC Terry Fortune made Dec 5 at 2022 6:29 PM

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Paid for my meal.

Response by PO3 Edward Riddle made Dec 5 at 2022 10:06 PM

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I was traveling through Texas, and I stopped at a Subway. When my sandwich was ready, a gentleman behind me paid for it. I was told by the cashier that he was a Circuit Judge. Blew my mind.

Response by FN Steve Heglmeier made Dec 7 at 2022 4:30 PM

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Just the other day my new neighbor treated my like her long lost son when I returned from TG holiday. She sure seemed very happy to see me.

Response by SSG Jessica Vaughan made Dec 7 at 2022 6:02 PM

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My Aunt agreed to keep my Special Needs daughter for a year when I transferred to Korea. My mother, sisters and brothers all acknowledged that they did not think they could handle the responsibilities, but my Aunt, whom I have also called Mom most of my life, volunteered without hesitation. I cried because I was sure that I would have to chapter out of the Army due to insufficient family childcare plan. I still become emotionally overwhelmed when I think of the sacrifices she made for my child.

Response by SGT Christobal Cortes made Dec 7 at 2022 6:02 PM

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Gave me their 1st class ticket on the plane and sat in coach seat on airplane when I was flying home on leave. Also, same flight, passed out on a gentleman’s shoulder and he let me sleep on his shoulder until I woke up.

Response by SFC David Aldridge made Dec 7 at 2022 6:06 PM

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Offered me a job when I was homeless and penniless.

Response by SR June Rose made Dec 7 at 2022 6:09 PM

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The most thoughtful thing someone has done for me was to put me in touch with VCHC in Ballston Spa NY and help me get back on my feet when I became homeless and was literally living in my car.
I didn't know where else to turn and without the help and support of this amazing and caring organization for homeless veterans I'm not sure where I would be today. Thank you for giving me back my dignity and my life. Forever grateful. June Rose

Response by SPC Shane Callis made Dec 7 at 2022 6:15 PM

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Gave me their first class ticket when I was flying home on leave. During my layover, someone paid my tab at the restaurant
Once I boarded the plane after my layover, I was given a first class ticket again

Response by MSgt Gregory Monroe made Dec 7 at 2022 6:18 PM

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My son was my primary care provider when I went to Nashville for a medical procedure.

Response by PO2 Carl Ivy made Dec 7 at 2022 6:26 PM

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When I became homeless, someone took me in for 5 years. By doing so, it allowed me to have a base to re-establish myself in the workforce and life as well! I will be forever grateful for all the support and kindness this person gave me. To this day, we are very good Friends and now that I am settled, there is nothing I would not do for this person to show my gratitude for their kindness and support. (Please note that during this time in my life I was a single parent caring for a daughter who suffered a mental health issue, this person welcomed both my daughter and I into their home during those very difficult 5 years.) These words cannot say enough about that kind of love, devotion, support and sense of caring that person gave and showed us. Truly a blessing from GOD!

Response by PFC Ted Gonzalez made Dec 7 at 2022 6:28 PM

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Yeshua Hamashiach (Jesus Christ) died for my sins.

Response by PO3 Bobby Quisenberry made Dec 7 at 2022 6:33 PM

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My wife married me!

Response by SFC Robert Richards made Dec 7 at 2022 6:33 PM

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This didn't specify only during our military life so; I was adopted at 13 years old by the family who raised me as a foster child since I was 5 years old.

Response by ENS Rosa Gonzalez made Dec 7 at 2022 6:47 PM

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Fed me when my husband died from stage 4 small cell cancer, I didn’t have income to buy food, waiting from 10/21/21- until present day for v. a. Benefits she continues to feed me a plate of food each day, sometimes it’s the only meal I recieve. So I am so blessed & greatgul for my neighbor.I Pat my rent & utilities but theirs never anything left over for food, only time it’s bad is on holidays or her vacations when she visits her family. Those are the times I fast and am lonely. Missing my husband until this very moment. But thankfully I found food banks that help me get thru now on some level. God Bless all those volunteers.

Response by Gloria Euland made Dec 7 at 2022 6:52 PM

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The most thoughtful thing that someone has done for me is when my sister-in-law and her sister came to the emergency room to be with me, and they stayed for hours with me because I had no other family member that could've stayed with me, they helped me walk to the restroom, drove me home and stayed with me awhile before they left. I will never forget those angels.

Response by PO3 Troy Dilworth made Dec 7 at 2022 6:53 PM

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My mother had my name ready me before i was born.

Response by SN Frances Knighten made Dec 7 at 2022 7:00 PM

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STOP ME FROM COMMITTING SUDICIDE

Response by SGT Jakob Neighbors made Dec 7 at 2022 7:03 PM

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Knowing I was going through a hard time mentally and physically, my Mom put her life on hold to make sure I was okay and that I was safe. Traveling across the country to spend time with me and help take care of my household when I couldn’t.

Response by CH (LTC) Lowell Roddy made Dec 7 at 2022 7:08 PM

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After my wife of 53 years died, some folks opened their home to me at Thanksgiving so 1 wouldn't be alone and lonely.

Response by SFC Scott Turner made Dec 7 at 2022 7:52 PM

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It was a time that my family was struggling and we were very low on groceries. I was doing the best I could to support my little family, but it wasn't enough. One evening, I think it was around Christmas time, I heard a knock on our door and to my utter surprise, there was a very large basket of groceries sitting on our porch. This was a blessing to my family and to this day, over 25 years ago, I still do not know who placed this precious gift at my door.
Many years later we had a family living across the street from us, and they were also in dire straights and it was around Christmas time. I recognized this and asked my family if we could donate our gifts to this family. They all responded quite enthusiastically and we boxed up the gifts in a big box and dropped it off at their door when they happened to be away for the afternoon. It was heart warming to see all the kids so excited to help others in need. This was our pay it forward to this family.

Response by MSgt Greg Bell made Dec 7 at 2022 8:00 PM

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When I was on Active Duty a friend of mine who owns a Transmission Shop fixed my transmission for free because he knew I was about to leave for a deployment and my family needed the money.

Response by SPC Willard Foust made Dec 7 at 2022 8:01 PM

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Gave my vet husband a new car.

Response by PO2 Annalisa Kurz made Dec 7 at 2022 8:10 PM

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Right before I gave birth my husband had to have bicep surgery. Unfortunately the surgeon severed his arteries during the operation and he had to undergo emergency vascular surgery and permanently lost his bicep muscle. I was so worried how I was going to take care of him, give birth, and then take care of a newborn. My mother stepped up to the plate and helped me through delivery and helped with the baby after birth. I will never be able to explain how much this helped me during my postpartum period!

Response by SP5 George Butts made Dec 7 at 2022 8:13 PM

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I was waiting in line to buy an ice cream come at a Rite Aide Drugstore. I happened to have a have a shopping cart of adult diapers for my disabled son. A woman ahead of me noticed the diapers and I guess she thought I needed them and I guess feeling sorry for me paid for my cone.

Response by CPL Jason Blackwood made Dec 7 at 2022 8:23 PM

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My Father helped me find an extremly reasonable house after I exited the Army. And, he even helped with repairs so that I may be rest assured it will hold up. And, I made a nice tidy profit when I sold it several years later.

Response by PO2 Mark Gravel made Dec 7 at 2022 8:43 PM

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When my mom died I was about 23, just out of the Navy, I was totally lost, depressed and didn't know where to turn. A bunch of my Navy buddies contacted me and assured me that it would be better as time went on. My Dad was still alive, WWII vet Marine wounded on Gaudacanal, married over 40 yrs& he said time heals all things. Even so, although that was back in the 80s and I am in my 60s now, with COPD I still find comfort in those words. Still miss them badly to this day after this long.

Response by SMSgt Meka Rivas made Dec 7 at 2022 8:47 PM

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Bought coffee for me

Response by MSgt Matthew Stogsdill made Dec 7 at 2022 8:48 PM

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Being patient with me while recovering, which has been a long time. I’m thankful for that, and blessed to have a wife who is willing to go the extra mile to help me.

Response by SrA Kathleen Cristofaro made Dec 7 at 2022 9:21 PM

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They were in the audience when I had a flag waving ceremony for my brother then drove to his gravesite and whipped out a gravemarker he made in my brothers honor

Response by SPC Rick Price made Dec 7 at 2022 9:46 PM

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A friend Helped me to get a better job for my family and I.

Response by SPC Jessi Randall made Dec 7 at 2022 10:07 PM

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I was trying to get my son a Christmas gift but for some reason my card would not work. I had other things I was getting to. Just the essentials but I couldn’t buy any of it. I had a group of people behind us in line. I decided I couldn’t get the stuff and we left the store. The people behind us pitched in and bought all the things we needed and got us all a drink for each of us. I actually started to cry a little when they brought us our stuff while I was getting my son in the car.

Response by PVT Michele Millage made Dec 7 at 2022 10:19 PM

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The most thoughtful thing that anyone has done for me what is actually hear me. I grew up in a household where there was lots of verbal, physical and other abuses. No one really ever heard what each other was saying, and I’ll finally have someone in my life who here’s what I’m saying and actually, I seem to understand who I am. I feel seen, and that is by far the most thoughtful thing anyone can do is to just get to know who you actually are. It’s great to have such an important person in my life.

Response by PFC Tiffany Sparks made Dec 7 at 2022 10:29 PM

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When I was close to suicide the veterans suicide prevention team saved my life

Response by LCpl Jessey Mitchell made Dec 7 at 2022 10:35 PM

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A homeless man gave me his last 5 dollars so I could get gas to get home once

Response by PO3 Mary Ellen Ringel Deen made Dec 7 at 2022 10:57 PM

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One of my friends put my name in at a radio station to try and get me help when I couldn't afford a knee surgery and the VA wouldn't help me.

Response by A1C Sarah Ault made Dec 7 at 2022 11:19 PM

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After getting out of the military, I had dependencies/mental health issues, trying to numb out the pain any way I could. Intense amount of suicidal thoughts. A family member said “Girl, you need Jesus.” Initially, I was mad at her for saying that. About a year later, I got a dream of being in hell. I saw the lake of fire with a demon crawling after me to get relief from its body being burned by lava. I woke up in a cold sweat and bought a Bible that same day. Revelation 2.21-23
“ 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.

22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.”

The Lord has literally turned my life around, freed me from all addictions and filled the emptiness that used to be in my heart full of love!

Response by PFC Sara Progner made Dec 7 at 2022 11:31 PM

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Allow me to be myself and expect nothing from me

Response by TSgt Lawrence Garrard made Dec 7 at 2022 11:40 PM

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Be with me me when I thought about hurting myself

Response by SSgt Michelle Henderson made Dec 8 at 2022 12:26 AM

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The most thoughtful thing someone has done for me is saving my life by dying for me.

Response by SP5 Jose Trejo made Dec 8 at 2022 12:51 AM

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today actually was the day. my friend who is going through a divorce has been leaning on me for consolation. up until i experienced two weeks of shut down,, i mean my depression shuts me down from time to time. well , today he came a calling and i was anxious to answer as i was unable to answer his previous calls. so he assured me that i could call on him anytime i was in a similar mood. my thoughts and prayers go out to him tonight.

Response by SGT Michael Brand made Dec 8 at 2022 1:44 AM

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My parents (RIP) always trusted me to make good life & career decisions and rarely tried to push me in a certain direction.

Response by SPC Tabitha Butler made Dec 8 at 2022 2:18 AM

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The most thoughtful thing someone has done for me was invite my boys and I into their home to have thanksgiving dinner with them. Being a single parent can be tough, but what makes it even more tough around the holiday is living so far away from our family (home). I am so grateful to have served my country, but I miss my family so much and to be invited to a persons home for the Holiday warmed my heart so much. I’m forever grateful for the people that are compassionate, thoughtful, and kind towards others! I truly believe we all should show that same kindness and I do as much as I can.

Response by SGT Jeffrey Bodurka made Dec 8 at 2022 5:59 AM

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After leaving the Army, I found myself with no funds and no place to go while I awaited for my last paycheck to be deposited. I was about to find myself on the street with everything I owned in the world. A total stranger paid for my hotel room for 3 days. Never even got his name.

Response by SGT Jeffrey Bodurka made Dec 8 at 2022 6:03 AM

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Right after I ETS'd, I found myself stuck between a rock and a hard place. No funds and was about to find myself on the street with everything I owned. A total stranger paid for my hotel room. Got me through until I could get funds and get my own place. Never even knew his name. God Bless him.

Response by SPC Sara Moraux made Dec 8 at 2022 6:06 AM

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Two years ago I became very I’ll with fluid and pressure in my brain. It was hard for me to do anything. A group of my co workers pulled together to donate money so one of my other co workers could go get my family and I a bunch of groceries due to me being out of work.

Response by SGT James Prince made Dec 8 at 2022 6:19 AM

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I nominate my ex-wife.

I’ve hit some hard times. Unemployed, financially ruined, just had a relationship heartbreak, broke my back and just underwent back fusion surgery…basically a list of events that have tried to take me down. Well my ex-wife, divorced in 2015…we have 2 adult sons and 4 grandkids with a 5th on the way. Again, my ex-wife has stepped up to the plate.

As I’ve applied to various places for help, deadlines have past to get me into a job training class (CyberSecurity)…it’s my Ex-Wife to the rescue, by paying for my class that starts in January and she’s stepping up to provide a place for me to live, while I go thru training.

She’s been investing into me as family and a friend.

So there you go, I’m at Rock Bottom, I did not cry out to her, rather she heard I was in a rough spot and she stepped up. She soldiered up and grabbed my ruck. I nominate my Ex-wife.

Response by SPC Sharon Wolfe made Dec 8 at 2022 6:30 AM

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When my mom died, I was 26 years old and out of state. She had recently been diagnosed with colon cancer and they had said she probably "had 2 years left". She had planned to move to the Texas Gulf Coast to enjoy what time she had. A week later she was gone. She hadn't even seen the oncologist. As an only child, my mom was more my sister than a mom. It was devastating. But I received a call from my 2nd cousin, on my dad's side who had lost her mom as well. She just let me cry and vent and rage. Then she asked what she could do to help me, it was just so thoughtful to ask what I needed at that moment. And in the days, weeks and months after, being a motherless daughter, I felt I could ask her anything.

Response by PO1 Robert Hammond made Dec 8 at 2022 7:29 AM

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Pray for me, hugged me and just spent time with me.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2022 7:34 AM

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Thank you...and meant it

Response by SA Apryl Root made Dec 8 at 2022 8:28 AM

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The nicest thing anyone has ever done for me is take care of daughter when I got admitted to the hospital for a massive blood clot and almost died. My husband was in India at the time and we had no family anywhere close or that could get to us at the drop of a dime. Living in an island in the middle of the Pacific does have its disadvantages when it comes to needing family who live in the East Coast. My daughter 4 at tue time. I had just had major knee surgery 3 days before my husband left. My daughters daycare teacher came to our house every morning, got her up, dressed, fed and took her to Pre-school. Her babysitter would come to our house after she got out of school, and would help me to get down to the car and she would drive me over to pick her up. The Pre-school would not release my daughter to anyone under 18, unless a listed contact was present. The preschool helped with not making me try to get off the car. I physically couldn’t walk or put any weight in my knee for 1 month. Her baby sitter would then either drive us around for a bit, or just take us back home and watched my daughter and cared for her, would feed her, made sure she was bathed and toys put away put her to bed. She did all of this for free. Her mom would come over during the day, would clean the house, do the dishes, walk the dogs, made sure I eating, and took care of me. Nobody had asked her to that. When I started having difficulty with my right arm and noticed a long blood clot going from my hand where my IV from surgery had been, and that the clot had actually developed a good way up the top of my forearm, she took me to the Emergency Room.
It was discovered that there was a massive blood clot in my leg as well and I was immediately admitted and rushed into Emergency Surgery with IR to start breaking up the clot in my leg because it was so long that it from my lower calf all the way up intro my lower abdomen and was going up my IVC, blocking blood going back to my heart. Even after my husband came home on a Res Cross flight, everyone who was helping to care for our daughter, and help care for me, still came around every day, knowing my husband was going to be spending a lot of time at the hospital. I was there for a month, 10 of which were in the ICU, with multiple rounds of TPA to break up the clot, more Emergency Surgery when pieces would go to my lungs and start heading towards my heart and multiple blood transfusions.
These people became not only great friends, but became our family. I didn’t know our sitters mom. I new her dad, my husband worked with her dad, and at the time she took me to the Emergency Room, it was our first time meeting. Since then she has become one of my best friends.

Response by SPC Carlton Phelps made Dec 8 at 2022 9:19 AM

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Luckily I've never faced what my brothers have. After Hurricane Ina passed through Lakeland, FL it blew our privacy fence down. We were in Texas at the time.
Our niece's husband took it upon himself to put in a new fence while we were out of town. He and his son also cleaned up our yard and helped a neighbor clean up their yard.
We are so lucky to have them in our lives.

Response by PO2 Enrique Martinez made Dec 8 at 2022 9:42 AM

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A Friend of mine Brought dinner for my family the day I was in a Motorcycle accident.

Response by TSgt Donna Hasch made Dec 8 at 2022 9:52 AM

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My husband passed away 8 years ago. Someone in my family sends me a Valentine's Day card and $10 gift card every year for Valentine's Day. I don't know who it is & he/she sends it to all the widows in the family. I feel so loved even though I have no idea who it is.

Response by SSG Archie Martinez made Dec 8 at 2022 10:02 AM

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The most thoughtful thing someone has done for me while in service was when my career in the military began while in the reserves. At first my ASVAB score was low because I never took the test seriously in high school, but later retook it to raise my score. Then, I couldn't get into reclass into another MOS school until a slot was opened at my unit. Thankfully, after many calls to anyone who would listen found a unit who would slot me and allow me to reclass and attend the MOS school. This would not have happened if it weren't for a senior leader who took my call and understood my goal then proceeded to help me. This thoughtful act changed my life and am eternally grateful for the senior leader to have intervened.

Response by CPT Nuwanna Franklin made Dec 8 at 2022 10:16 AM

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Smiled, ask how I can help you. Or after I have helped them smiled and said thank you!

Response by PO1 Stephen Stone made Dec 8 at 2022 10:24 AM

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After I got out of active duty in 1986, I went 5 months without a job. I moved to Charlotte, NC with my wife and 3 teen daughters to start work at the power company. My girls did not know any kids in the neighborhood. An elderly couple in our new church (Odie and Ruby Page) paid a $350 fee for us to join a neighborhood pool so our girls could get to know the kids in the neighborhood. It was a real blessing to our girls. I had never met anyone that would do something like that. Note, Odie Page was also a veteran.

Response by PO1 Stephen Stone made Dec 8 at 2022 10:25 AM

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Response by SP5 Mary Gallagher made Dec 8 at 2022 10:40 AM

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When my brother passed away in Chicago and I didn't have enough time to cover me on my job, one of my co-worker donated the time to me. What a blessing...

Response by SP5 Mary Gallagher made Dec 8 at 2022 10:42 AM

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My brother had passed away in Chicago and I didn't have enough time on my job to go, coworker donated me the time to attend my brother funeral

Response by PO1 Jon Chandler made Dec 8 at 2022 11:32 AM

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After retiring as E6 Injured, there were no jobs were available, yet a kind person hired me as building technician, I still hold the same position 25 years later, I am still grateful for the chance someone took on me. BU1 Chandler

Response by Sgt Laura Oluich made Dec 8 at 2022 2:04 PM

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When I was crippled with pregnancy, my husband committed many thoughtful acts, like cleaning the snow off my car or silently hold my hand while I was having a hormonal moment.

Response by PFC Erika G made Dec 8 at 2022 2:05 PM

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Was working but no home, so someone took me in till I could get back on my feet and buy my own home. They helped me manage my finances and all. I am too grateful

Response by SGT Mark Heinbaugh made Dec 8 at 2022 2:38 PM

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When i was deployed to iraq,my furance went and it was the bring of winter in the eastern part of pa,thanks for the caring friends and family that support me and my family in need,Sgt Mark Heinbaugh retired us army

Response by CA William McInnis made Dec 8 at 2022 6:33 PM

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My younger brother bought me a new tire when in driving to hiss home a tire was shredded. He also rplaced the old tire with the new one on my car. I am a senior veteran with multiple health issues looking for senior housing.

Response by C D made Dec 8 at 2022 9:01 PM

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nOTHING

Response by SP6 James Olson made Dec 9 at 2022 9:04 AM

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Last week a person stopped by and told me some persons hit and killed my dog on the road. Then a few days ago that same person dropped off a gift certificate and was remorseful for the dead dog. That was the nicest thing anyone has done for me and my family

Response by AB Patricia Scalici made Dec 9 at 2022 11:47 AM

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WHEN I WAS LIVING IN OKLAHOMA, I HAD A MILOGRAM DONE. I GOT THE WORST HEADACHE I HAVE EVER HAD. I COULDN'T MOVE MY HEAD WITHOUT THROWING UP. IT LASTED FOR 3 SOLID WEEKS. MY FRIEND CONNIE TOOK CARE OF ME. A COUPLE OF OTHER WOMEN HELPED HER. CONNIE STAYED WITH ME AFTER THE PROCEDURE. THEY GAVE ME BED BATHS, FED ME, AND DID IT WITH LOVING CARE AND COMPASSION. I WAS LIKE AN INFANT. FINALLY, I WAS ABLE TO SIT UP. WE DIDN'T HAVE A BATHTUB AT OUR PLACE OF RESIDENCE. THE NEIGHBOR ALLOWED US TO USE HER BATHTUB SO I COULD SOAK. THEY ALSO WASHED MY HAIR. THEY GOT ME TO THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE IN AN OFFICE CHAIR, AS I COULDN'T WALK WELL YET, DUE TO WEAKNESS. I WANT YOU TO KNOW I WILL NEVER FORGET THE LOVE AND KINDNESS THEY SHOWED ME DURING THE WORST PAIN I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED.

Response by AB Patricia Scalici made Dec 9 at 2022 12:24 PM

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One time, I got a milogram due to a back injury. my good friend, Connie, was with me from the beginning and sat up with me while I had to lay flat on my back. She was a nurse, but she took care of me as if she was related to me. I wound up with the worst headache I've ever had in my life. If I sat up, or even turned my head, I would become violently ill. She would just clean me up, and rub my back or my arm. Another group of ladies helped me too. I finally was able to sit up. I had only had bed baths for 3 weeks. We only had a shower where we lived. There was no way I could have stood in that shower. Our neighbor offered her tub to us, even though she was at work. The ladies bathed me, washed my hair, and wheeled me back to my house. When I got back home, Connie had changed my sheets, and made me some food. Another lady brushed my hair. I have never felt such unconditional love in my life as I did during that time. I will forever be grateful to those wonderful women.

Response by PO3 Ciera Cartledge made Dec 11 at 2022 1:22 PM

2022-12-11T13:22:07-05:00

I have amazing people in my life. This is mostly due to being a thoughtful person… it’s comes back around to ya. My coworkers threw me a surprise bridal shower. What made it interesting was I only invited a few people from work to the wedding (just my closest coworkers). My manager at the time knew of the wedding and still decided to throw a shower Inspite of not being a guest. I was really surprised. Most people are nice ,but not all are thoughtful. Those are the ones you must keep around.

Response by SP6 Aleshia Billingslea made Dec 12 at 2022 8:06 AM

2022-12-12T08:06:05-05:00

I had a stroke in Nov 22. A friend of my dads was informed and took the initative and flew to my home to not only care for me but also kept the standards in my home as if it were hers. She never asked if i wanted this she just did it

Response by SP5 Skip Saurman made Dec 13 at 2022 12:05 AM

2022-12-13T00:05:37-05:00

Unlike in the early 70's when I returned from Vietnam, now almost everyone tells you "Thank you for your service." They mean well and it is very much appreciated, but when a small child comes up to me and conveys the exact same message . . . it means SO MUCH MORE to me. After all, Vietnam is like "ancient history" to those "little guys."

Response by AN Mike Winn made Dec 13 at 2022 2:14 PM

2022-12-13T14:14:18-05:00

When i came home, or back to my city. Living in my car with my dog, people came together and got my dog and i something to eat. Blankets and clean clothes. Helped me get set up at my local va and got me help through the system. Which i have been trying to pay it foward ever since.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Dec 13 at 2022 3:58 PM

2022-12-13T15:58:15-05:00

THANKS FOR SHARING

Response by PVT Daniel Congelosi made Dec 13 at 2022 7:27 PM

2022-12-13T19:27:52-05:00

My husband had a quadruple bypass one year. He was off work of course, and I had been laid off two months earlier. During that stressful time I completely forgot about the holidays. Our neighbors had been kind to check in with us all during this terrible time. I was sole caregiver of my husband and our 5 year old then. Thanksgiving day rolls around and I was getting ready to make some chicken noodle soup. Knock at the door and turns out the local grocery store was delivering an entire turkey dinner, pre-made. The card they gave me said "Have a Happy Thanksgiving signed, you're caring neighbors". I sat on the stair and cried for quite some time. The next day my son and I made home made thank you cards as well as a thank you sign for our window. We delivered the cards to all our neighbors, not knowing who had helped, we didn't want to leave anyone out. I'm still close with 3 couples to this day.
(My wife, now of 30 years, wrote this)

Response by PO3 Shas Jordan made Dec 14 at 2022 1:20 PM

2022-12-14T13:20:05-05:00

soldiers Angels helped get my kids adopted for Christmas and that’s been a big blessing as for me myself as much as I’ve helped and lent hands out i haven’t gotten the same in return when needed yet my cousin he’s a retired senior chief and he bought me a battery to go in a car that I Haven’t been able to go pick up bc I don’t have a ride. I don’t know if it run well but my kids dad family was trying to sale it so he said I went got it I could have it .. I would say that’s thoughtful but the only reason why Is so that they won’t sale it Not because mine was stolen 2 years ago and I have four kids and need it.

Response by PO3 Dn King made Dec 14 at 2022 6:16 PM

2022-12-14T18:16:49-05:00

When I was at my lowest - homeless, jobless, and suicidal - my uncle took me in and covered my living expenses so I could start college. His help allowed me to focus on learning, and I went all the way to grad school. I’m now a research scientist at an Ivy League school and I love my job. Sadly, my uncle never got to see me achieve what he made possible. Mere months before I defended my thesis and got the fancy robes, he was killed by a drunk driver; t-boned at an intersection pulling out from the mall where he had just bought birthday gifts for my cousin’s kids. He was a veteran, too, and had just retired from civil service. He literally and figuratively saved my life. He never once implied I was a burden, nor did he ever ask for thanks, though I gave him plenty. He just did what he could to help when I needed it, and then went on to help others as soon as I was stable again.

Response by COL Tom Monahan made Dec 14 at 2022 10:41 PM

2022-12-14T22:41:43-05:00

On many occasions travelling to/from deployments or even when simply in uniform, I was overwhelmed with the generosity of people who bought my meal and/or beverages.

Response by PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln made Dec 15 at 2022 4:39 PM

2022-12-15T16:39:34-05:00

This past fall, both my wife's and my vehicle broke down. A local used car dealer loaned us a vehicle and helped us get repairs on her care. This allowed us the breathing space we needed to get things worked out. I later bought the loaner from him, but it was at least 3 weeks before I could do that.

Response by PO2 Robert Denesha made Dec 17 at 2022 5:24 PM

2022-12-17T17:24:52-05:00

I was in a restaurant wearing my Navy ships hat. When I tried to pay for my meal I was told it was taken care of. When I asked who did that the waitress pointed out a table with two young men, probably in their early 20's. A lot of emotions hit me all at once when I walked by and thanked them and they said "thank you for your service". The fact that such young men would do that for me, I am 75, impressed me and gave me a whole new perspective on the younger generations. I answered with my usual "Thank you, it was my honor". Those young men made my day, month and year.

Response by MSgt James Parker made Dec 21 at 2022 12:48 AM

2022-12-21T00:48:48-05:00

I lost my father at 7, and my uncles tried to step in to help mold my younger brother and I, from time to time, but they didn't live near us and still had their families to raise. My mother, while receiving SSI, had to find a job that paid in cash as she was limited to less than $900.00 a month in income or she would lose what my father earned. She started bartending at the local VFW, after a few years she bought the building the VFW and Canteen were located. On a Saturday afternoon in May, of my 9th year, before Memorial Day my brother and I showed up to help clean rifles for the upcoming ceremony. On this day a Retired SGM Jefferson Davis (J.D.) Pratt, USA, Inf. Ft. Stewart, would meet my brother and I. He asked permission from my mother to mentor both of us. J.D. started with teaching us small engine repair (lawnmowers, dirt bikes, go-carts, ATVs, etc...) as he owned a car repair shop and many other businesses in the community. J.D. Pratt had three sons and he would be our dad too. The life lessons he instilled in two little boys in South Georgia, I can use still today. I stand in awe of what J.D. Pratt didn't have to do as he taught two white looking children how to be men, BTW J.D. Pratt is a Fine Southern Gentleman that happened to be born in Nicholls, Ga in the 1930s as a Black male. There is proof that it takes a village to raise any child and as well you will never know the impact you have on others until you see it in their eyes. I Love you J.D. for showing me how a man is supposed to love and how to love others no matter your circumstance. We buried Mr. Pratt in 2003, in a field outside of town on a hill under an oak tree, so he can watch all he built, all three of his sons, my brother and I were pallbearers in his funeral. One of the greatest honors and saddest moments of my life.

Response by Sgt Jose Sanchez made Dec 28 at 2022 8:46 PM

2022-12-28T20:46:04-05:00

Continue to have a positive outlook in life.

Response by PO1 Jennifer Mosby made Dec 29 at 2022 4:33 AM

2022-12-29T04:33:06-05:00

Make themselves available to me

Response by SP5 Dave Hanson made Dec 29 at 2022 10:45 AM

2022-12-29T10:45:21-05:00

When I was hungry, they fed me

Response by Cpl Rosemarie SantaAnna made Dec 30 at 2022 2:46 AM

2022-12-30T02:46:57-05:00

Listen to me when I was Hurting (marriage issue after 39 years)

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2023-01-06T12:01:24-05:00

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