What I Did At My VA Medical Appointment Today.

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Dearborn Moderator United States 95360 Posts	Posted 10/10/2023 9:07 pm Well this will be a continuation of the topic listed just below: 2010 W American Veterans Disable For Life Proof Silver Dollar http://goccf.com/t/453735 I'm starting this one because, while it is relevant to the other one, it is also not at the same time. You see in a post of mine in that topic http://goccf.com/t/453735#3925104, I stated that I would give up the medal I just bought to another Vet during my med appointment. Well my appointment was today, and I brought the medal with me - I was not sure I was going to go and actually give it up though. But when I got to my Physical Therapy Clinic, I saw another Vet there is a Wheelchair accompanied by his Daughter, You see this Vet was not able to move or speak very well (from a massive Brain injury). I had ZERO doubt that he was the person that was supposed to get this coin. I handed it over to the Daughter (I found out that she was the Daughter when she looks at me then the little box and asked me if I was sure I wanted to give it to him. Her next statement just killed me - she said to the VET "Dad, look what this man just gave you"). She handed it to him and with a bit of trouble (and help) he opened it up and saw the medal. they both were just stunned at the sight of the coin. She thanked me, asked me my name, of which I gave it. Then I just walked away and sat down to wait for my appointment time to come. No pictures were taken, I thought it would have been in very bad form and taste. I didn't ask their names either. When I got called in for my appointment, the Daughter looked up and gave me a huge smile and a thumbs up. They were gone by the time my appointment ended. I almost cried then, and am misting up a bit now as I type this. I got chills just thinking about it. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 10/10/2023 9:09 pm Well done @dear. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6483 Posts	Posted 10/10/2023 10:04 pm That was a fine thing to do. I'm sure both the veteran and his daughter were very touched. Report this Post to the Staff
mrwhatisit Pillar of the Community United States 2953 Posts	Posted 10/10/2023 10:16 pm Awe, that is very nice We love our vets around here on the forum big time! Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73900 Posts	Posted 10/10/2023 11:31 pm What a very nice thing to do! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
I6609 Pillar of the Community United States 1230 Posts	Posted 10/11/2023 04:27 am It is nice to hear the feel good stories. It's funny how when you do something like that how good it makes you feel and also the other person. Job well done Dearborn. Report this Post to the Staff
mestephil Valued Member United States 467 Posts	Posted 10/11/2023 04:52 am This is a wonderful story. It just made my day. Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/11/2023 05:52 am John, That was a good read . How did your appointment go? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15402 Posts	Posted 10/11/2023 06:05 am Well done indeed. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95360 Posts	Posted 10/11/2023 07:49 am Thanks everyone for the replies. The 'event' was sure moving to me and from what I could tell - the Daughter, but I could not get a good read from the Dad. @john - The appointment went as it usually does - lots of retraining my body to function as it used to. (you know - pain and struggling) Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/11/2023 09:03 am Great story, thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187950 Posts	Posted 10/11/2023 10:34 am You did a thing and it was good. He received something to remind him his sacrifice was not in vain. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
psuman08 Pillar of the Community United States 1763 Posts	Posted 10/11/2023 10:51 am Well done Dearborn. Simple acts of kindness seem to be going the way of the dodo. Report this Post to the Staff
coin rejector Pillar of the Community United States 2836 Posts	Posted 10/11/2023 12:47 pm Admirable act of selflessness .... hows the old back holdin up? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95360 Posts	Posted 10/11/2023 1:07 pm Quote: hows the old back holdin up? Well, it is a 'work in progress'. Still hurts and stiff. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 10/11/2023 2:56 pm Dearborn, a great act of kindness. Going to the Vets is a lot of stress. You made a number of people relax a little. Report this Post to the Staff
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