When New Jersey firefighters Tim Young and Paul Hullings finished a particularly long and grueling shift, they decided to visit their local diner before heading home. Upon their arrival, waitress Liz Woodward noticed that the two men were in low spirits.
To help cheer up the firefighters and show her appreciation for their service, the chipper waitress paid their bill. When they discovered her selfless act, the two men decided to return the favor in the best way imaginable.
Liz left the firefighters a lovely note telling them that the meal was on her.
“Your breakfast is on me today — Thank you for all that you do; for serving others and for running into the places everyone else runs away from. No matter your role, you are courageous, brave, and strong …Thank you for being bold and badass everyday! Fueled by fire and driven by courage — what an example you are. Get some rest!”
Young then posted the note on Facebook. It was then shared by thousands of people.
The firefighter told everyone to visit Woodward at the Route 130 Diner, and he said that people should tip well because of her excellent service.
The firefighters soon learned that Liz had a GoFundMe campaign set up for her father, who is a survivor of a brain aneurysm. They also shared this link on Facebook.
Due to his condition, Liz’s father is unable to leave their home. That’s because they’d need a special van to transport him comfortably, but they just can’t afford one.
Word about Liz’s father got around quickly, and her campaign to buy a van for her dad reached a wide audience.
She and her family are absolutely overwhelmed by these amazing acts of kindness.
Thanks to this young woman’s dedication to some upstanding firefighters and their appreciation of her kindness, Mr. Woodward is well on his way to a more mobile life. If you’d like to contribute to their cause, visit GoFundMe to learn more.
