Something really cool happened today

[BPTactical]

I just wanted to pass this on, I thought it was pretty cool.
Those of you that know me a bit know I like my Santiagos burritos. This morning I decided I could use some green chili so I hit the Santiagos right up the street from me.
It was pretty busy, the line was out the door and right as I was walking up to the line two young Marines in their dress uniforms walked up to it the line as well. Really young guys, like right out of high school to boot camp young. I let them go in front of me in line.
As we waited in line I thought "Yup, make their day."
I asked them if they would mind holding my spot in line, I needed to use the restroom.
"Yes sir."
I walked by the cashier and told her I would cover the Marines tab for their meal. She looked at me and said ok.
I went to the can and back to my spot in line. I thanked the two Marines and got a snappy "Yes Sir!, no problem."
OK, good deal.
But what happened next was the cool part.

As they got up to the counter a young mom with a small kiddo in a carrier and a 3-4 year old pulled out her card, walked up to the cashier and told her she would like to pay for the Marines meal. An older gent told her no, put your card away, he was going to pay for them.
The cashier had a really confused look on her face, looked at me and said "I thought you were paying for them....."
I told her I am, the young mom and older guy both looked at me and we all started laughing.
The Marines turned and looked at all of us with a look of surprise, thanked me and I told them, "No, thank you gentlemen."
As they turned to walk out the door anybody who was in earshot and heard the conversation started applauding the Marines, a few "Thank you's" could be heard.

Cool way to start the day.

[Robb]

Very nice, good on you. Sounds like a great way to start the day

[sniper7]

Awesomeness!

[buffalobo]

Good all around.

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[brutal]

Cool story Bert.

[asmo]

Excellent.

[Ah Pook]

Very kewl story.

One of our young locals is back, from the Marines, for holiday break. Funny how there is a crowd around him. He's a good kid but doesn't quite know how to take the new attention.

[th3w01f]

That's awesome!

[Double00]

Good people are out there. Good job Bert!

[Irving]

Man, I thought this was going to be a story about you making them cry...