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kpete

(71,995 posts)
Thu Sep 24, 2015, 05:03 PM Sep 2015

McDonald's worker closes till to help disabled man eat

Destiny Carreno
16 September at 18:26 · Edited ·


Seeing this today brought tears to my eyes! Compassion has NOT gone out of style.

Today I made a quick stop at McDonald's after work. As I waited in line to order, an elderly handicapped gentleman wheeled himself over to the cashier in front of me. From what I perceived, the gentleman may have had a case of quadriplegia, the same medical condition my uncle has.

The man politely tried to ask the cashier something and it took him a few tries before either of us could understand he was saying "Help me please". Neither of us knew what help he needed, and the cashier suggested a few things before he figured out the gentleman needed help cutting and eating his meal.

To be honest, I thought the cashier wasn't going to help, especially during rush hour in downtown Chicago, but to my shock, he shut down his register and disappeared from view....

Not to get away from helping him, but to wash his hands and put gloves on! I had to stick around and see how this would play out, especially since it hit me so close to home with my own uncle.

The cashier came out from the kitchen, sat down, and began cutting the man's meal and helped him eat.
At that point, the tears started to gather in my eyes. My heart was so appreciative for what he did. I couldn't contain my emotions in the crowded restaurant.


This employee, who put everything on hold for this man, went above and beyond his responsibilties to help this handicapped customer out. That was the kindest and most humble thing I had ever seen.

How many shares and likes can Kenny the cashier get for his awesome service for those in need?
‪#?McDonald‬'s #13838 ‪#?Compassion‬ ‪#?SocialResponsibility‬

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=426188214250401&set=a.107258939476665.1073741828.100005776772002&type=3
http://www.itv.com/news/2015-09-24/mcdonalds-worker-closes-till-to-help-disabled-man-eat/
http://wgntv.com/2015/09/24/chicago-mcdonalds-employee-helps-disabled-man-cut-eat-meal-in-viral-photo/

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McDonald's worker closes till to help disabled man eat (Original Post) kpete Sep 2015 OP
Um, um, um, there's something in my eye shenmue Sep 2015 #1
Mine too. ret5hd Sep 2015 #5
Same here MissDeeds Sep 2015 #17
I got a lump in my throat Hatchling Sep 2015 #29
And Donald Trump flies in private jets. NoJusticeNoPeace Sep 2015 #2
It's not Donald Trumps fault. padfun Sep 2015 #15
For which I'm thankful. nilram Sep 2015 #19
You either care or you don't. All the money and power in the world won't hide it. Rex Sep 2015 #3
What a wonderful, caring, kind person. Thanks for posting. BlueJazz Sep 2015 #4
damn, it's dusty in here!! what a lovely young man. I hope he doesn't lose his job for this. niyad Sep 2015 #6
This is a great post in tandem with... jberryhill Sep 2015 #7
Kenny is my kind of HERO onethatcares Sep 2015 #8
What is wrong with the DU? Omaha Steve Sep 2015 #9
I may be too cynical... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2015 #10
He's been rewarded by his company! Elmer S. E. Dump Sep 2015 #13
I bet he was happy but probably would have been happier with a little $$ bonus! riderinthestorm Sep 2015 #20
Mm. I don't think Kenny did that for money. vanlassie Sep 2015 #40
And it could have been Jesus or another figure of worship erronis Sep 2015 #11
and next week the Republicans in congress will probably close the government rurallib Sep 2015 #12
K&R Solly Mack Sep 2015 #14
Faith in humanity restored mcar Sep 2015 #16
People have been asleep and are now waking Milliesmom Sep 2015 #18
I hope kpete Sep 2015 #21
Bless you Delphinus Sep 2015 #23
I think you are right flygal Sep 2015 #30
That just gave me chills. F4lconF16 Sep 2015 #31
Minimum wage, ladies and gentlemen. Le Taz Hot Sep 2015 #22
Respect. frylock Sep 2015 #24
there still exists islands of humanity in our archipelago type existence. nt Javaman Sep 2015 #25
Bless him for his kindness and you for sharing it. (Hope McDonald's doesn't fire him!) joanbarnes Sep 2015 #26
kick Angry Dragon Sep 2015 #27
Looking for the McDonald's follow up matt819 Sep 2015 #28
That's what I was afraid of, but no! kcr Sep 2015 #32
Well I'll be damned matt819 Sep 2015 #33
HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Sep 2015 #34
I am glad that I lived long enough to see things begin to turn around. colorado_ufo Sep 2015 #35
k&r Liberal_in_LA Sep 2015 #36
I hope the employee wasn't fired for doing this. nt valerief Sep 2015 #37
Nope. The store management commended him. Glassunion Sep 2015 #38
That's a change. Didn't it say the McDonald's was in the U.S.? Amazing. valerief Sep 2015 #39

NoJusticeNoPeace

(5,018 posts)
2. And Donald Trump flies in private jets.
Thu Sep 24, 2015, 05:07 PM
Sep 2015


This person in the video has more humanity and is more deserving of riches than every single person on Wall Street.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
3. You either care or you don't. All the money and power in the world won't hide it.
Thu Sep 24, 2015, 05:11 PM
Sep 2015

It seems that those with the least, care the most. I've walked in those shoes and understand completely.

erronis

(15,286 posts)
11. And it could have been Jesus or another figure of worship
Thu Sep 24, 2015, 06:36 PM
Sep 2015

who was testing the humanity of the people.

Thanks to the employee and thanks to the original commenter.

Without a lot of christian love in my heart, I'll bet no republicans would bother.

rurallib

(62,416 posts)
12. and next week the Republicans in congress will probably close the government
Thu Sep 24, 2015, 06:48 PM
Sep 2015

possibly cutting off aid for this man. Well, gotta do it or Planned Parenthood will get money to keep helping women.

flygal

(3,231 posts)
30. I think you are right
Fri Sep 25, 2015, 02:58 PM
Sep 2015

I see it more and more each day. Especially with the shift in the wealth to the top - we are left taking care of each other.

colorado_ufo

(5,734 posts)
35. I am glad that I lived long enough to see things begin to turn around.
Fri Sep 25, 2015, 04:00 PM
Sep 2015

Pope Francis, Bernie Sanders, more acts of compassion and courage, and the Dalai Lama is still alive. St. Malachy predicted that Pope Francis would be the last pope, and with him the end of the world. I would like to think that it would be the end of the world as it was and the beginning of a better era, perhaps one that would not require the leadership of a pope.

valerief

(53,235 posts)
39. That's a change. Didn't it say the McDonald's was in the U.S.? Amazing.
Fri Sep 25, 2015, 04:59 PM
Sep 2015

The employee wasn't amazing (although very kind). The fact he wasn't fired is amazing.

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