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'A Big Ol Blubbering Mess': Navy Veteran Tears Up Reading Comments After Cafe Shares His Story Online
They plan on celebrating his 90th birthday this March and are having people send in/drop off birthday cards for Mr. Lee. Apparently there's also a gift card they have set up that people can call in and add to, to help pay for his meals.
This reminds me a bit of an older man that comes into Spaulding's in Andover all of the time. I believe his name is Teddy and I think I heard him once say he was 90, or almost 90. He sits at the same spot at the bar (where the servers pick up their drink orders) and helps by taking the receipts and putting them on the little spike thing they use. He's adored by the staff and patrons alike. Heck, last time I was in the bar was full and he walked to his spot. Normally, people will move down to give him his seat, but there was nowhere to move. One gentleman on the other end took his chair down to Teddy and gave it to him so he could sit at the end like always. The nice man then went back to his spot at the bar and stood the rest of the time.
Things like this make me feel good. The elderly can really feel alone and isolated and that's not good for anyone. If they've lost their significant others and the kids are gone or moved away, it can be hard. Giving them a place to call home, or a group of friends/family that give them love and respect can go a long way in giving them the feeling of value in life.
Today's good news story comes from Pensacola, Florida.
In Pensacola, a heartwarming story has emerged about a devoted US Navy veteran known as Mr. Lee, whose daily ritual at the Scenic 90 Cafe has captured the community's admiration.
Having served in the US Navy for over three decades, Mr. Lee, now in his late 80s, starts each morning with a visit to the local diner for breakfast. Kelli Gomez, a server at the café, has been attending to Mr. Lee for at least a year and shared that he enjoys sitting at the counter, regaling the staff with stories about his life, especially memories involving his wife and children.
His presence at the café, always occupying the first seat at the counter, has become a consistent and cherished part of the staff's daily routine.
A Facebook post featuring a photo of Mr. Lee caught the attention of the online community, drawing focus to his helpful nature. The photo captured Mr. Lee separating coffee filters, a task he began doing after observing the staff's efforts.
"This is Mr Lee. He comes in every day for breakfast (sometimes twice a day), watching us fill the ice bins, squeeze the OJ, and even helps us out separating coffee filters. He loves our company, but we love his even more," the café wrote in the post.
The social media post prompted an outpouring of positive comments.
"Y'all brought tears to Mr. Lee’s eyes!" the café staff wrote in an update. "Today we welcomed Mr. Lee back to his spot for breakfast (and lunch!) and shared your thousands of likes & comments to our post. He teared up, we teared up, and it was a big ol blubbering mess."
In Pensacola, a heartwarming story has emerged about a devoted US Navy veteran known as Mr. Lee, whose daily ritual at the Scenic 90 Cafe has captured the community's admiration.
Having served in the US Navy for over three decades, Mr. Lee, now in his late 80s, starts each morning with a visit to the local diner for breakfast. Kelli Gomez, a server at the café, has been attending to Mr. Lee for at least a year and shared that he enjoys sitting at the counter, regaling the staff with stories about his life, especially memories involving his wife and children.
His presence at the café, always occupying the first seat at the counter, has become a consistent and cherished part of the staff's daily routine.
A Facebook post featuring a photo of Mr. Lee caught the attention of the online community, drawing focus to his helpful nature. The photo captured Mr. Lee separating coffee filters, a task he began doing after observing the staff's efforts.
"This is Mr Lee. He comes in every day for breakfast (sometimes twice a day), watching us fill the ice bins, squeeze the OJ, and even helps us out separating coffee filters. He loves our company, but we love his even more," the café wrote in the post.
The social media post prompted an outpouring of positive comments.
"Y'all brought tears to Mr. Lee’s eyes!" the café staff wrote in an update. "Today we welcomed Mr. Lee back to his spot for breakfast (and lunch!) and shared your thousands of likes & comments to our post. He teared up, we teared up, and it was a big ol blubbering mess."
This reminds me a bit of an older man that comes into Spaulding's in Andover all of the time. I believe his name is Teddy and I think I heard him once say he was 90, or almost 90. He sits at the same spot at the bar (where the servers pick up their drink orders) and helps by taking the receipts and putting them on the little spike thing they use. He's adored by the staff and patrons alike. Heck, last time I was in the bar was full and he walked to his spot. Normally, people will move down to give him his seat, but there was nowhere to move. One gentleman on the other end took his chair down to Teddy and gave it to him so he could sit at the end like always. The nice man then went back to his spot at the bar and stood the rest of the time.
Things like this make me feel good. The elderly can really feel alone and isolated and that's not good for anyone. If they've lost their significant others and the kids are gone or moved away, it can be hard. Giving them a place to call home, or a group of friends/family that give them love and respect can go a long way in giving them the feeling of value in life.
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