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Some Schlomo bought 400 servicemen a hot meal during a layover
Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:28 pm
link w/ video
Support our troops.
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his way to visit Israel with his family, a Los Angeles businessman came upon 400 U.S. soldiers preparing to eat their paper sack dinners during a layover in Shannon, Ireland and decided he wanted to honor them with a good warm meal.
As the regular passengers and friends were all dining at the various trendy restaurants, entrepreneur and philanthropist Shlomo Rechnitz approached the commander and told him that he wanted to treat the servicemen to the same. At first the commander said it was unnecessary, but Shlomo insisted, and the commander announced to all the soldiers that they could eat a meal at any restaurant up to $50. After the servicemen ate, the commander asked if Shlomo would share with all of them why he wanted to do this.
Rechnitz addressed the men saying,
" ...you guys risk your lives to protect me and protect my family. If I get to go out and see a whole bunch of Army soldiers and Marines, it's something that makes me proud. I'm on my way to Israel now and you guys protect them too, and I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Support our troops.
This post was edited on 11/19/15 at 2:32 pm
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Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:29 pm to arseinclarse
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why he wanted to do this
we want them on that wall
we NEED them on that wall
Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:31 pm to arseinclarse
Now this is true OT Baller, period.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:31 pm to arseinclarse
quote:FIFY
400 servicemen
Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:32 pm to MorbidTheClown
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why he wanted to do this
Because there are actually still good people in the world who appreciate life, and don't merely use it as a vehicle to promote themselves and their agendas.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:32 pm to arseinclarse
Jews have lots of money.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:33 pm to arseinclarse
I would be such an awesome rich person, just like this dude
you hear me, God?
you hear me, God?
Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:38 pm to Pettifogger
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I would be such an awesome rich person, just like this dude
you hear me, God?
Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:39 pm to Pettifogger
Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:41 pm to arseinclarse
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they could eat a meal at any restaurant up to $50
But he would prefer you keep it to 35 with tax and tip amirite?
Posted on 11/19/15 at 3:17 pm to arseinclarse
Posted on 11/19/15 at 3:20 pm to arseinclarse
Dude dropped $20k like it ain't shite.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 3:25 pm to Pettifogger
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I would be such an awesome rich person, just like this dude
you hear me, God?
"Dear God, you made many, many poor people. I realize there's no shame in being poor...but it's no great honor either."
Posted on 11/19/15 at 3:26 pm to arseinclarse
It happens to me about 3 times a year when I'm out and about, usually in a group.
I love it and it means a lot to me.
It does kind of feel awkward, like a hand out though.
I love it and it means a lot to me.
It does kind of feel awkward, like a hand out though.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 3:27 pm to LSUcjb318
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It does kind of feel awkward, like a hand out though.
You should NEVER feel awkward in any way, it's a gift of appreciation and respect for what you do, NOT a handout
This post was edited on 11/19/15 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 11/19/15 at 3:30 pm to arseinclarse
Posted on 11/19/15 at 3:42 pm to LSUGUMBO
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born 1971
Only 9 years older than me. I look a lot younger.
Huge heart.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 3:44 pm to arseinclarse
The fact that he let people know he did this annoys Scruffy.
Good for him, but keeping your name out of it makes it mean more.
Good for him, but keeping your name out of it makes it mean more.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 3:46 pm to arseinclarse
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In 2012 Rechnitz heard about Diane Aulger, a mother of five in North Texas that had her labor induced few weeks early so that her husband could meet their daughter before he died from pulmonary fibrosis. Upon hearing the story, Rechnitz personally phoned Augler himself and sent her $20,000.
This guy is awesome.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 3:46 pm to Scruffy
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The fact that he let people know he did this annoys Scruffy.
He explained why he did what he did and even though our military can't teach our service members how to turn a camera sideways someone filmed it. I don't see anything that shows he did this for attention.
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