Grocery store worker, 90, and former Louisiana news anchor share touching moment

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A chance encounter between a 90-year-old grocery store employee and a former longtime Louisiana news anchor led to an outpouring of generosity from people across the country. CBS News contributor David Begnaud has more.
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@leanneadams2549 22 дня назад

$1,100 PER MONTH for a Vet ?????? How insulting!!!!

@BEACHCHICK-iy5jp 22 дня назад

He is getting social security not a military retirement, which means either he wasn't in the military long enough to collect or he does not know he can. Maybe the lady that helped him can research and see if he is eligible to collect a military retirement as well.

@pawsfurGod 22 дня назад

😢😢😢😢😢It's sicking!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@casper5555 22 дня назад

He obviously didn't make enough money to put in social security. So that's what he is getting per month. Most likely didn't have a large retirement funding or savings for the future. This is why you should have an actual retirement plan and start saving for your future and not relying on social security or Medicaid unless you need to.

@rickyayy 22 дня назад

Disgusting

@methaqualone5191 21 день назад

I wondered about that too because I have a cousin that was in the Navy for about 6 years and she got on the veteran's disability claiming she's bipolar. That was 30 years ago and I don't know how much she gets but she lives a better life than a lot of people who are working 50 hours a week.

@Native722 22 дня назад

He's moving really well for a 90 year old. God bless him

@Chad_Max 22 дня назад

That's the no alimony, no child support lifestyle...

@MattieMc 19 дней назад

Heck, he's moving really well, not just for a 90 plus year old, but also an 80, a 70, a 60, and even a 50 year old. Amazing.

@ChiselMouse 16 дней назад

The cart pushing keeps him in good shape for his age.

@djbowman8615 16 дней назад

It’s the heat I’m worried about

@MattieMc 16 дней назад

In addition to my first reply here of my admiration for this 90yr.old working man, i worked in the grocery business from 16yrs. old to 41yrs. old.. started as a bagger, clerks helper, and worked up to store manager. Started in a completely different business from 41 yrs. to 66yrs.old. Self employed. I'm 71yrs.old now, and not a day goes by that my hips, knees, and back don't hurt and ache something awful from that 25yrs in the grocery business I did. Once again, much respect for this man, 90 yrs.old Still at it, and a great positive outlook on life. Inspiring for sure.

@dlee4496 22 дня назад

Kudos to the grocery store for giving the man a job as well.

@MattieMc 19 дней назад

I'll bet after 23 years, he's got more seniority than 90% of the people working there.

@jennapitts8373 19 дней назад

They should have given him a job working inside. Greeting, helping people find things. This is heartbreaking.

@rjampiolo32 19 дней назад

@@jennapitts8373 I kind of thought of that however he just might prefer what he is doing.

@mirjanamalbasic4945 18 дней назад

@@jennapitts8373 I was thinking the same 😢

@Szrutledge 16 дней назад

@@rjampiolo32k

@JVanProduction 22 дня назад

Exactly, it is a shame that the US doesn’t take care of the elderly at that point in their lives. 😢

@captainobvious2435 20 дней назад

A lot of the elderly weren't / aren't good people but we allow elderly to blind us anyways. When you see elderly do bad things on shows like American Greed or To Catch a Predator (elderly pedophiles) it will change your mind.

@TheGlobalculture 19 дней назад

But give away $100 billion to Ukraina, $30billion to Israel. and many billions to other countries.

@moniquemurphy4851 18 дней назад

@@TheGlobalcultureyou don't think much do you?

@MsArtistwannabe 17 дней назад

If you want vets and elderly to have more support people need to quit voting for republicans.

@user-yt9id8zq3g 16 дней назад

we do. he gets free health and there are food banks. His house should be paid off. we should have no shame. We should STOP funding pointles endless wars. THAT is a shame.

@sandysouthward3635 18 дней назад

What an amazing woman. Thank you for caring about that senior gentleman enough to make a big difference in his life. Your community is wonderful to lend a helping hand so generously! I am moved to tears! ❤

@danmacarthur8944 9 дней назад

Couldn't agree more. Here's a woman who's seeking to be beautiful on the inside.

@flowalsh5248 21 день назад

I was bawling my eyes out this morning, listening to the story. Thank you for your service to our country.

@cheneylim2540 15 дней назад

$1.100 a month for a veteran is a slap in the face. So insulting for our veteran who set an ultimate decision to protect and serve our nation.

@daniellereid7576 8 дней назад

It really is fought risk they lives for our country 5k should be given when any vet come back from war

@phylliswurm9473 17 дней назад

She's not only physically beautiful but with a ❤ to match. Beautiful gesture in helping. Learn from her other MSM outlets.

@Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn 22 дня назад

From myself whose family has served in different wars, I, salute him and his family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. For this lady, blessings to you and your family too.

@annasahlstrom6109 22 дня назад

I hope he takes a vacation sometime soon. He's more than earned it!

@cherylwebb8340 16 дней назад

Hopefully someplace cool☃️❄️

@pukaseek 16 дней назад

This lady has earned a gold star from the man upstairs. He is preparing a special home for her. And the man upstairs is blessing this gentleman daily. I’m 73 but feel like 90 cause of a stroke. This gentleman could run rings around me. As one veteran to another God bless you sir.

@newtonng2163 19 дней назад

As an immigrant and grateful to be an american these real stories make me prouder to be part of this amazing country i now call home……let’s take care of our own first…Congrats for her amazing deed and all those that contributed

@cydneywolf9300 22 дня назад

When ya wake up and you just don't feel like you can face the day, think of this gentleman, what an absolute inspiration! I feel blessed to have watched this story today, carpe diem!!

@Look_What_You_Did 15 дней назад

This is the exact same propaganda Puttin uses...

@cydneywolf9300 14 дней назад

You trying to say these two people are actors carrying out propaganda for the US government?

@CommonSenseLiberal 19 дней назад

How said that he had to wait until the age of 90 for someone to help him. Imagine the tens of thousands of people who have probably seen him working going into the store and they did nothing. That's what's wrong with the word. 1 compassionate person out of tens of thousands if not even more. Thank you to the lady for being that 1 person. You are what makes life beautiful.

@chrissharkey9644 22 дня назад

A shame that we send money over seas and on irresponsibly people in this country! This man helped people thru wars and sacrifices! We need to do better by our elders! What a great story!

@zzizahacallar 22 дня назад

This hits home. I'm retired AF as well and sad he has to be in the heat at that age and wasn't able to enjoy Memorial Day as a veteran.

@gregorypaine513 19 дней назад

SADNESS!

@naturelover2292 17 дней назад

I wonder if he’s eligible for a war time pension based on where and when he served that is based on income.

@merrittdegraw4313 15 дней назад

@@naturelover2292perhaps a VA agent would offer?

@jo8726t 22 дня назад

Beautiful story!! A veteran that only gets that much social security…how sad for our country. Even sadder that no one in the store gave him a better job.

@dmotta2811 22 дня назад

I agree and we are giving so much money to migrants who have not done one thing for this country.

@norway178 22 дня назад

This country gives billions to Israel who has free health care and education for all, while Americans go without. It's not right.

@PthaloGreen2 21 день назад

@@dmotta2811 perhaps, but we have enough resources in this incredibly wealthy country to help EVERYONE. There's no need to make this a zero sum game.

@jayj.6146 19 дней назад

@@dmotta2811and from our military budget we’re sending billions of dollars overseas to fight wars that have nothing to do with us, while our very own vets suffer. It pisses me off.

@Michael-sg8we 17 дней назад

May God bless this womans kindness ten fold

@michaelphillips5786 15 дней назад

That store is very fortunate to have a man like that working for them.

@daynamarie54 22 дня назад

Shame on American government for not taking care of their veterans

@muffs55mercury61 16 дней назад

Yep they are even cutting more benefits but giving billions to illegal migrants.

@toddpeery2750 15 дней назад

@@cherylholub3100 , if he served our great nation, he deserves every penny of it. I have seen firsthand the effects serving takes on our loved ones. Please thank you your brother from all of us and let him enjoy everything he gets.

@thefarbookkeeper 14 дней назад

Let me get my violin. My granddad was an old air force guy, too, who lived to be 94. He wanted for nothing in his later years because he planned ahead and was frugal with his money his whole life. He's buried with his wife in Arlington National Cemetery.

@dmotta2811 22 дня назад

He got that right. This is a very high class lady and there are very few left in this country.

@knockout9446 22 дня назад

😂😂😂😂 you need to get out more. Maybe leave your parent’s trailer once in a while.

@tonymontana4284 19 дней назад

You should get out more and stop trying to insult people with insults that make no sense.

@rjampiolo32 19 дней назад

@@tonymontana4284 his life likely makes zero sense.

@gerardoalexanderbillano768 14 дней назад

This lady is not only very beautiful, but most of all a awesome kind hearted and generous person.

@thomascorrea3937 18 дней назад

Thank you Sir for your service. Let's all of us take care of our veterans

@judybraviere2715 20 дней назад

You’re both hero’s. And all that donated. ✌️💜🇺🇸

@cherylwills236 22 дня назад

Can't drop crying.....thank you both so much for your service

@a.l9313 15 дней назад

God bless this veteran and this woman for helping him.

@JaylenPotts-zs2qw 22 дня назад

What a touching story of two people.

@parislon6036 22 дня назад

He appears to be in great shape! His job probably contributes to his healthy mobility

@Wixyification День назад

seriously. If you don't use it, you'll lose it. Elders should really keep active.

@NathanSmith-dd4fg 16 дней назад

This Veteran definitely needed the money to survive for sure. However, this guy is a worker. Period. It's what he's done all his life. It's who he is. Very motivating. I appreciate this man.

@diannameade495 22 дня назад

What a wonderful well deserved story!!! God bless both of them!!!

@christycunningham4517 22 дня назад

I love CBS and your inspiring stories. I may be sad, alone, but I watch your stories and I feel better, blessed. Thank you 🙏🏾

@rjampiolo32 19 дней назад

never give in to the sadness.

@janiegolden5338 15 дней назад

"We united for the right reason" said Karen S. , the former Louisiana news anchor. Yes, this is such a great story of generosity and unity from people across the nation! God bless America 🙏

@singerrb4984 15 дней назад

What a wonderful, uplifting story. God bless this precious man and truly awesome woman.

@laurenbendik2006 22 дня назад

What a beautiful story, for a heartbreaking situation. No 90 yr old should have to be pushing carts in hot weather. Its fine if he wants a job to keep himself busy, but to need to work just to eat and in this kind of job at 90?

@MatthewWilliams-pd7iy 15 дней назад

What a wonderful man..... Sir i'm deaply sorry our country does not take care of people like you that took care of our country....This is disgusting!!! And on top of this he has a great smile, heart and attitude.... Again thank you Sir....

@miguelalaniz8303 6 дней назад

This lady is an angel that's why she helped this 90 yr old veteran..... just imagine our veterans getting 11 hundred dollars they deserve 10 thousand

@survivorship4290 22 дня назад

Praise the LORD for this woman, this man, & EVERY person who helped!!!

@marvinrosenthal6158 22 дня назад

"United", we stand -- no truer words! G-d bless them, both, and all the people who generously donated. Keeping the faith, alive.

@FishOutofWaterTarot 22 дня назад

I really needed to hear the story today! What a miracle on every end❤❤❤

@seph4667 16 дней назад

Working honorably is the greatest act one can do, at any age. God bless each worker who improves life for all...by working.

@inezjackson2244 17 дней назад

What a beautiful lady inside and out , that’s what we were out here for to love and help our neighbor

@murielcarrie1292 22 дня назад

I use to watch Karen on channel 4, she has a heart of GOLD!!! Praying for this Veteran!! :)

@patriciareyes7561 22 дня назад

This is so beautiful. Stories like these make me still believe in humanity. May God bless everyone that gave something to this wonderful gentleman.

@Natureboy1607 3 дня назад

You know , this world needs these kind of stories more now than ever before !

@kaygrennan6346 22 дня назад

The major lesson here isn’t that Karen Swinson did a great thing by helping this individual veteran. It’s that many seniors in the United States have to work this hard to survive.

@wwtjoygbths3993 22 дня назад

People need a budget. Manage your money and you won't need to beg or have someone beg other people for money for you.

@PthaloGreen2 21 день назад

@@wwtjoygbths3993apparently you've been lucky. Perhaps, count your blessings instead of castigating.

@francisespiritu1612 18 дней назад

Human kindness😊

@gchsbus 22 дня назад

He isn't the only one struggling...

@Maverick-fm2zk 17 дней назад

The Love this Lady showed for a Stranger is Amazing. Thank You Lady you have a Gift from God>Jesus. God Bless you and Him.🙏

@77chard 22 дня назад

I need to hear stories like this.

@smustipher 8 дней назад

This is what we need more of! I am happy that she felt moved to help and that REAL people joined in!

@roywells5790 7 дней назад

Well done. He doesn't have to now. He wants to work. God bless that man. That's a beautiful woman inside and out. A true angel

@pheddupp 15 дней назад

Karen has always been beloved here in NOLA and the love and loyalty is well deserved. Karen is a class act, and as beautiful on the inside as on the outside.

@utubewatcher360 9 дней назад

What an act of human kindness!! we need more people like this in our country.

@kensmylie6606 16 дней назад

What a wonderful story. What a beautiful woman!

@pbenson56fran 22 дня назад

Wonderful video of compassion.

@dennismorris7573 22 дня назад

Wonderful story.

@lindahermstad5375 22 дня назад

What sweet wonderful people ! I hope I'm that vital and good looking at 90 what an inspiation

@bebaker 22 дня назад

Karen Swenson is a beautiful person to lead others to help where it matters, and makes a difference! 👍🏼👏🏼

@peacemaker-du4hz 22 дня назад

may God bless both of these amazing souls abundantly.

@RobertKeilOK 22 дня назад

Awesome story!

@socalbenny4728 22 дня назад

It's the job that's keeping this man alive. I retired early and freaking gained 20 lbs in five years.

@laurenbendik2006 22 дня назад

Yes, but he needs a job that isnt so physically demanding. And in that heat!

@glennclarke9442 22 дня назад

I gained 15

@user-ib1tq5ll1u 21 день назад

Here in Nashville TN we have a community group called Fifty Forward; it’s a fitness center, exercise classes, social gatherings, day trips, arts and so much more. (7 locations). Keeps your mind and body active and weight off.

@louisepacifico6344 15 дней назад

That's America there are still many good people out there. God bless this woman. I hope the man lives for a long time.

@rosemarymagrino772 22 дня назад

God bless you sir and thank you for your service🇺🇸And thank you Karen Swinson for your generosity!

@user-ts6sz3ns6j 5 дней назад

Beautiful act of kindness, glad to know there are still people who care

@WayfaringDay 22 дня назад

God bless him and her too.

@Bubbaluv8 22 дня назад

Beeeyuuutiful, thank you to that wonderful, classy lady for doing that, thank the gentleman for his hard work, and thank you to all the generous donators who cared and acted on it.

@Janjust1617 22 дня назад

So wonderful what she did - highlighted the generosity of everyone. And for Mr. Vet - thank you for your service. Take care.

@user-qi7pf7zg5z 8 дней назад

First of all i like to thank you sir for your service and hard work. Its wonderful and hard working people like you who i look up to. God bless you sir. ❤

@carries.9919 15 дней назад

Bless them both. Thank you to everyone who helped this amazing man. ❤

@lt3074 22 дня назад

To God be the glory!🙏🏾

@rockon2503 16 дней назад

Whether one knows it: This is what we are all here for.... To be of service and to love and be loved.

@angelp.5224 17 дней назад

God bless this veteran ❤🙏

@danmacarthur8944 9 дней назад

Love this. He's in great shape and mind! And she's pivoted into greater work outside the newsroom and on the streets. Seniors want to be productive and around other people. Thank you for uplifting reporting.

@ianwtarrant 22 дня назад

Beautiful!

@Theonetruegod-hw2ei 22 дня назад

You like seeing vets working in their 90's? You dont like your freedom more than that?

@jmo2104 16 дней назад

Look at all the seniors in this same situation.

@sanmassara2541 17 дней назад

God bless you Karen & thank you very much for your service Dillion !! You are loved. ♡

@aaronthomas6970 19 дней назад

God Bless Him and her

@nothalfassgarage 15 дней назад

All I can say is God bless both of you. Oh and the contributors.

@user-fy4ld7kk2g 16 дней назад

How wonderful and interesting story this woman helping this elderly man❤

@user-yl6wz9ez7s 16 дней назад

This is Beautiful God Bless them both ❤❤❤

@pillarofdawn 22 дня назад

Its a heart warming story and Karen is a true change agent. But I'm just disappointed that we live in a country where a 90 year old Veteran is working on MEMORIAL DAY, just so he can afford to eat.

@dennisdasilva4225 22 дня назад

This country needs more histories like this ❤

@brc9064 22 дня назад

United States Air Force veteran where is his pension from the military- can someone explain!!!!

@maurawhelan3530 18 дней назад

He may not have served 20 yrs of service to get one. Being a vet means you served. 20 yrs to retirement benefits

@user-sc6zh3uk9b 3 дня назад

This was the nicest thing I have seen in a long time bless you ❤

@truegrit7697 22 дня назад

What a beautiful message.

@robertcampbell1249 17 дней назад

With all the sad news,we need to know that good still exists.thank you!! And thank you to all veterans for the freedom many take for granted.A lot of great people gave their lives so that we can be free!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@onerainiday 7 дней назад

Needed to see/hear positive news. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!♥️

@lifegenius763 22 дня назад

Bless him 🙏 such an inspiration 😊

@proudasiangirl576 16 дней назад

As a veteran myself, this story reduced me to tears. How can the government NOT take care of this man who served and defended our country. SHAMEFUL!

@JuanCarlosLTO 22 дня назад

I need to eat what he eats to be as vivid and lucid at 90 years young!

@makelifematter1896 17 дней назад

You my dear lady are someone I dream to be ❤❤

@hersheyssmith2104 18 дней назад

Thank you to this lovely lady for stepping up and doing the right thing in helping that old man and thank you too for all those who were selflessly donated their hard earned money to this old man. Long live grandpa

@truthteller4442 15 дней назад

You know it’s a sick country when they leave their elderly to rot and fend for themselves. Just remember, that’s the “great” work of your GOVERNMENT. Kudos to this woman. God bless him and her.

@Bob-wr1mn 9 дней назад

We need more of these wonderful stories. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@CalandraRobinson 22 дня назад

God bless his heart!! Reason why I want to bless people. His spirit is so peaceful and loving!!!!!!

@michellejessup6618 22 дня назад

What bugs me is shame on that grocery store Shame Shame they could have at least let him work INSIDE!!🤬🤬🤬 God bless the former reporter🙏🏻 and thank you sir for your service to our country🇺🇲🙏🏻

@mamalinda6239 22 дня назад

Exactly my first thought! Why doesn’t the store put him in a position inside!!!

@jonkrispeterson6678 15 дней назад

No where does it say that he wanted to work inside. He may like working outside.

@michellejessup6618 15 дней назад

@jonkrispeterson6678 doubtful most 90 year olds don't want to work outside js

@jonkrispeterson6678 15 дней назад

@@michellejessup6618 but you don’t know that. I spent decades working in a grocery store, and knew lots of seniors who worked outside with carts. People don’t realize that working in a grocery store, and then outside is a huge temperature change, and you can get sick. Many seniors are cold working inside, as a grocery store is about 70 degrees to keep produce fresh.

@michellejessup6618 15 дней назад

@jonkrispeterson6678 I know that when I go to the grocery store I do not see 90 year old seniors pushing carts in the heat 90 year old people should be working inside not outside in the heat just like you I'm entitled to my opinion

@FullofSouthernCharm День назад

God bless him because this man looks amazing!!!!!! I pray he never has to work ever again to survive

@kennethnakamura3936 15 дней назад

You said it, “A high class young lady”. Dillon you are a piece of work. Love you for who you are

@RuleofFive 16 дней назад

It wonderful she did this for this man. We should improve our social security system to provide more so we don't have an army of seniors pushing carts until they drop.