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Cans For Gas


--by tiggerzzz, posted Oct 26, 2013
I went to the gas station to fill up my car and while I was there a Vet ran out of gas just as he was about to reach the forecourt. We pushed his car and I noticed he had bags of cans in the back seat and in the trunk. 

Talking to him I found out that he was actually on his way to turn in the cans to get money for gas. So I stepped in and handed him $5.00 for gas, told him to have a nice day and handed him a Smile card. 

He was so thankful he almost broke my ribs giving me a hug! 

It may not have been much, but at least he was able to get gas - and then sell his cans for more money for more gas.
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Readers Comments

debbe530 wrote: Bless you. That our vets are this strapped is disgraceful.
abhishil wrote: Super like
jsmc10 wrote: this made me smile :) thanks for helping :)
Dobby wrote: You helped out in the way he needed!
Mish wrote: Bless you. Glad your ribs ok! :))
tiggerzzz wrote: I LOVE HELPING ! ! ! !
Sisip wrote: You are the reason our world spins 'round.

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