Post by kilroysbrother on Jan 8, 2014 21:58:03 GMT -5
Hello all,
This is a really great story about a WWII Veteran that really sets in stone "The Greatest Generation" .
Ok so It was last Memorial day and I was at a local cemetery for a 12 fold flag ceremony with my scout troop. As we were waiting behind the "stage", in reality it is just where the speaker stands. Well back to the point, as we were waiting to do our thing a 90-something year old WWII vet comes hobbling up all by himself without a chair. He then proceeds to stand by himself for the ceremony. Then one of the boys in the troop's mom sees and lets him sit in her extra chair. At first he was reluctant to take it but finally agreed. He sits down and waits for the ceremony to start. Fast-forward about 15 or 20 minutes and my troop and I are next. Then I see a girl about 16 or 17 years old in the JROTC honor guard go really pale and have a syncopal incident (basically she fainted). I didn't attempt to help because the Fire Department was there for the ceremony and they were able to check on her. She had pretty much regained consciousness once she hit the ground. Now this is the part that will tug at your heart strings. The WWII vet from earlier stands up walks to the girl and gives her his chair. Keep in mind he can hardly stand on his own. This story really touched me, it really solidified that they were really the greatest generation. The girl was alright and thanked the WWII vet afterward. After the ceremony I went and spoke with the Vet and he told me about what he did in the war. I wish I had more time but I was kinda rushed. He did give me a piece of poetry that he had written during the war. Someone else from the troop drove him home so he wouldn't have to walk.
In conclusion: Can you imagine some long haired, un shaved, saggy pants, headphones in his ears, guy giving up his chair to help a fellow human being that was in need? Nope... I can't. This world needs a lesson in respect. That's just my bit.
Thanks,
Jacob
This is a really great story about a WWII Veteran that really sets in stone "The Greatest Generation" .
Ok so It was last Memorial day and I was at a local cemetery for a 12 fold flag ceremony with my scout troop. As we were waiting behind the "stage", in reality it is just where the speaker stands. Well back to the point, as we were waiting to do our thing a 90-something year old WWII vet comes hobbling up all by himself without a chair. He then proceeds to stand by himself for the ceremony. Then one of the boys in the troop's mom sees and lets him sit in her extra chair. At first he was reluctant to take it but finally agreed. He sits down and waits for the ceremony to start. Fast-forward about 15 or 20 minutes and my troop and I are next. Then I see a girl about 16 or 17 years old in the JROTC honor guard go really pale and have a syncopal incident (basically she fainted). I didn't attempt to help because the Fire Department was there for the ceremony and they were able to check on her. She had pretty much regained consciousness once she hit the ground. Now this is the part that will tug at your heart strings. The WWII vet from earlier stands up walks to the girl and gives her his chair. Keep in mind he can hardly stand on his own. This story really touched me, it really solidified that they were really the greatest generation. The girl was alright and thanked the WWII vet afterward. After the ceremony I went and spoke with the Vet and he told me about what he did in the war. I wish I had more time but I was kinda rushed. He did give me a piece of poetry that he had written during the war. Someone else from the troop drove him home so he wouldn't have to walk.
In conclusion: Can you imagine some long haired, un shaved, saggy pants, headphones in his ears, guy giving up his chair to help a fellow human being that was in need? Nope... I can't. This world needs a lesson in respect. That's just my bit.
Thanks,
Jacob