An oldie but a goodie, and well worth revisiting.
This man, Shlomo Rechnitz, sees 400 US troops in an airport, eating paper-bag meals. He intervenes and pays for each squaddie to have a meal of their choice from an airport resto, $50.00 a head. Then he stands in front of them and thanks them for protecting him and his family from evil.
I have first hand experience of Jewish community generosity and kindness, often in the form of an onslaught of potato latkes, matzah ball soup, rugelach, and brisket. Don't bother trying to politely refuse; resistance is futile. While standing six to protect these people as they worship, work, play, and celebrate, I have also borne the brunt of an onslaught of genuine gratitude for the presence of me, my team, and other stakeholders in the protective operation; "Thank you for being here for us". "Thank you for protecting us." "We couldn't assemble in peace if you guys weren't here." "We are only safe because of you guys" Etc, etc, etc.
It's a far cry from being spat on, shot at, and insulted by certain other segments of the population.
All this to say, in a roundabout way- the next time you see a soldier, veteran, cop, firefighter, paramedic ordering a drink and a bite at a coffeehouse or diner- think hard about digging deep into your pocket and paying for that order.
It's a small thing but also a really big thing- and it's not about the cost of that cup of coffee and bagel, it's really about the price that every first responder and military member is prepared to pay, on your behalf, for your freedom and safety.
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