Many of us have the utmost admiration and respect for our military, and it’s understandable why given that their duty is to protect and defend our national interests, which requires them to voluntarily risk their lives in the process. The most patriotic people in our country may very well be those who serve in the military. Military personnel are brave and patriotic, but humility and compassion are frequently at the very core of who they are.
Army Lt. Col. Robert Risdon appears to be a fantastic example of what humility and compassion are really all about, and no, it is not always required to engage in hostilities abroad. It took place at a nearby Taco Bell restaurant.
Army Lt. Col. Robert Risdon, a military serviceman stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia, is a father of two. He went to a Taco Bell nearby one day to get some food. He placed his order, received his meal, and then sat down to eat. He was then approached by two young boys. The boys, who were 9 and 13, asked him if he would be interested in purchasing some homemade desserts that they were selling to raise money for their local church. But Lt. Col. The boys appeared quite vulnerable, Risdon thought. He quickly surmised that they were from a low-income background because they were cold and wet.
Phillip Pessar So Lt.’s Wikipedia Commons page. Col. Risdon made the choice to trust his gut. If they had eaten dinner yet and if they were hungry, he questioned the boys. The boys really were starving. When Lt. Col. Perhaps the simplest thing a person can do for another is invite them over for a meal, which is what Risdon did. They had complete freedom to select whatever they pleased from the menu. Jason Gibson, a different diner at the establishment, witnessed the actions and recorded them on camera. As a result of what he witnessed, Jason was moved. He later made the decision to post the video he had taken to Facebook and urged his friends to do the same to support this wonderful soldier and all-around wonderful person.
Simple Act Goes Viral The video quickly gained online popularity and national media attention. Lt. Later, Ridson said, “I’m humbled by the attention, but I think there are lots of people who do compassionate and wonderful things for others every day.”. Army Lieutenant: “I don’t need the praise; I’m kind of embarrassed and humbled by it. Col. The Huffington Post was informed by Risdon. “I firmly believe that good deeds occur daily and that we live in the best nation in the world with the best people. The soldier’s humility really shines through in the touching video below, in my opinion.
What a great man who just did what he felt was right because it was instinctual. Share if you concur, Lt. Col. Risdon truly embodies all that is admirable about our country.
