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.
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.
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.
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.
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! ❤
Meanwhile i bet there's probably 10000 elderly in the same situation who don't get any generosity and are more or less tasked with being rendered homeless and dying or starving to death in a gutter. WE don't hear about any of that 10,000 that didn't come into a massive windfall of charity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
It wasn't because he is a veteran. That was his Social Security. There are a few Veteran classifications also, just cause your a Veteran does not mean you get anything for serving, if you retired then yes you can get a pension, you might be a Veteran with a Serive Connected Disability like me, I got a small disability I got 84 dollars eventually got an additional raise in my disability rating to 20% and now I get $350 a month, others get around 2k+ for 100% disability, then there are non-service Conected Veterans they do not get anything other then some medical care. Good that the community came through for him though I am just clarifying about the Veteran part of it because so many people seem to think just cause you are a Veteran you are supposed to get money from someone and that is not the case.
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
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?
@@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.
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.
"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 🙏
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.
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.
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!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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. ❤
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.
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.
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....
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.
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.
Thank you for your service sir!❤ World of difference yes, America should be taking care of our Veterans! It's sad one works so hard all their life & serve & get slapped in the face with so little retirement! Godless everyone who cane together to bless him!❤
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.
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.
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
He's moving really well for a 90 year old. God bless him
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.
The cart pushing keeps him in good shape for his age.
It’s the heat I’m worried about
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.
Kudos to the grocery store for giving the man a job as well.
I'll bet after 23 years, he's got more seniority than 90% of the people working there.
They should have given him a job working inside. Greeting, helping people find things. This is heartbreaking.
@@jennapitts8373 I kind of thought of that however he just might prefer what he is doing.
@@jennapitts8373 I was thinking the same 😢
@@rjampiolo32k
$1,100 PER MONTH for a Vet ?????? How insulting!!!!
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.
😢😢😢😢😢It's sicking!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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.
Disgusting
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.
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! ❤
Couldn't agree more. Here's a woman who's seeking to be beautiful on the inside.
Meanwhile i bet there's probably 10000 elderly in the same situation who don't get any generosity and are more or less tasked with being rendered homeless and dying or starving to death in a gutter. WE don't hear about any of that 10,000 that didn't come into a massive windfall of charity.
Exactly, it is a shame that the US doesn’t take care of the elderly at that point in their lives. 😢
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.
But give away $100 billion to Ukraina, $30billion to Israel. and many billions to other countries.
@@TheGlobalcultureyou don't think much do you?
If you want vets and elderly to have more support people need to quit voting for republicans.
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.
I was bawling my eyes out this morning, listening to the story. Thank you for your service to our country.
Me too.😭
She's not only physically beautiful but with a ❤ to match. Beautiful gesture in helping. Learn from her other MSM outlets.
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.
I hope he takes a vacation sometime soon. He's more than earned it!
Hopefully someplace cool☃️❄️
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.
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!!
You trying to say these two people are actors carrying out propaganda for the US government?
What a beautifully accurate comment and so true, thank you!!!
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!
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.
SADNESS!
I wonder if he’s eligible for a war time pension based on where and when he served that is based on income.
@@naturelover2292perhaps a VA agent would offer?
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.
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.
I agree and we are giving so much money to migrants who have not done one thing for this country.
This country gives billions to Israel who has free health care and education for all, while Americans go without. It's not right.
@@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.
@@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.
Disgusting corruption in USA 3rd world bidenamerikkaa
He got that right. This is a very high class lady and there are very few left in this country.
😂😂😂😂 you need to get out more. Maybe leave your parent’s trailer once in a while.
You should get out more and stop trying to insult people with insults that make no sense.
@@JoeBuck207 his life likely makes zero sense.
$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.
It really is fought risk they lives for our country 5k should be given when any vet come back from war
It wasn't because he is a veteran. That was his Social Security. There are a few Veteran classifications also, just cause your a Veteran does not mean you get anything for serving, if you retired then yes you can get a pension, you might be a Veteran with a Serive Connected Disability like me, I got a small disability I got 84 dollars eventually got an additional raise in my disability rating to 20% and now I get $350 a month, others get around 2k+ for 100% disability, then there are non-service Conected Veterans they do not get anything other then some medical care. Good that the community came through for him though I am just clarifying about the Veteran part of it because so many people seem to think just cause you are a Veteran you are supposed to get money from someone and that is not the case.
May God bless this womans kindness ten fold
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
Can't drop crying.....thank you both so much for your service
He appears to be in great shape! His job probably contributes to his healthy mobility
seriously. If you don't use it, you'll lose it. Elders should really keep active.
You’re both hero’s. And all that donated. ✌️💜🇺🇸
This lady is not only very beautiful, but most of all a awesome kind hearted and generous person.
Thank you Sir for your service. Let's all of us take care of our veterans
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?
What a touching story of two people.
"United", we stand -- no truer words!
G-d bless them, both, and all the people who generously donated.
Keeping the faith, alive.
That store is very fortunate to have a man like that working for them.
I love CBS and your inspiring stories. I may be sad, alone, but I watch your stories and I feel better, blessed. Thank you 🙏🏾
never give in to the sadness.
Shame on American government for not taking care of their veterans
Yep they are even cutting more benefits but giving billions to illegal migrants.
@@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.
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.
What a wonderful well deserved story!!! God bless both of them!!!
Praise the LORD for this woman, this man, & EVERY person who helped!!!
The anchor is great. She has a heart. The people who donated are great. The love they gave this kind veteran means a lot.
God bless this veteran and this woman for helping him.
I use to watch Karen on channel 4, she has a heart of GOLD!!! Praying for this Veteran!! :)
I really needed to hear the story today! What a miracle on every end❤❤❤
What a wonderful, uplifting story. God bless this precious man and truly awesome woman.
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
"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 🙏
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
What sweet wonderful people ! I hope I'm that vital and good looking at 90 what an inspiation
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.
What a beautiful lady inside and out , that’s what we were out here for to love and help our neighbor
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.
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!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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. ❤
You know , this world needs these kind of stories more now than ever before !
It's the job that's keeping this man alive. I retired early and freaking gained 20 lbs in five years.
Yes, but he needs a job that isnt so physically demanding. And in that heat!
I gained 15
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.
may God bless both of these amazing souls abundantly.
This is what we need more of! I am happy that she felt moved to help and that REAL people joined in!
Working honorably is the greatest act one can do, at any age. God bless each worker who improves life for all...by working.
God bless you Karen & thank you very much for your service Dillion !! You are loved. ♡
That's America there are still many good people out there. God bless this woman. I hope the man lives for a long time.
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.
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....
You said it, “A high class young lady”. Dillon you are a piece of work. Love you for who you are
I need to hear stories like this.
What an act of human kindness!! we need more people like this in our country.
God bless you sir and thank you for your service🇺🇸And thank you Karen Swinson for your generosity!
Needed to see/hear positive news. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!♥️
Bless them both. Thank you to everyone who helped this amazing man. ❤
God bless his heart!! Reason why I want to bless people. His spirit is so peaceful and loving!!!!!!
Wonderful video of compassion.
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.
We need more of these wonderful stories. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This is so beautiful. Stories like these make me still believe in humanity. May God bless everyone that gave something to this wonderful gentleman.
Beautiful act of kindness, glad to know there are still people who care
God bless this veteran ❤🙏
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.🙏
How wonderful and interesting story this woman helping this elderly man❤
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.
People need a budget. Manage your money and you won't need to beg or have someone beg other people for money for you.
@@wwtjoygbths3993apparently you've been lucky. Perhaps, count your blessings instead of castigating.
This is Beautiful God Bless them both ❤❤❤
Whether one knows it: This is what we are all here for.... To be of service and to love and be loved.
So wonderful what she did - highlighted the generosity of everyone. And for Mr. Vet - thank you for your service. Take care.
Thank you for your service sir!❤
World of difference yes, America should be taking care of our Veterans! It's sad one works so hard all their life & serve & get slapped in the face with so little retirement!
Godless everyone who cane together to bless him!❤
Wonderful story.
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.
What a wonderful story. What a beautiful woman!
Karen Swenson is a beautiful person to lead others to help where it matters, and makes a difference! 👍🏼👏🏼
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.
It’s so great to hear a kind and giving person help a senior citizen!
Great great great!! 🙏❤️🙏
Soo many are suffering, soo much pain, most wouldn't believe or dont want to fathom!
This was the nicest thing I have seen in a long time bless you ❤
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
Awesome story!
This country needs more histories like this ❤
What a great story. What a beautiful woman and a blessed man. God is good.
Beautiful job by this woman. You are an angel for helping him.
And What a nice story on the 90 year old U.S veteran. God bless him and the lady who helped him. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Sharp as a nail and God willing, so ready to receive this immense blessing. Louisiana stand up 💗
Beautiful!
You like seeing vets working in their 90's? You dont like your freedom more than that?
What a beautiful story of a precious man and the story of a very special, very kind lady ❤
What a beautiful message.
To God be the glory!🙏🏾
God bless him because this man looks amazing!!!!!! I pray he never has to work ever again to survive
This beautiful woman gets it ! What an absolute angel !!
Human kindness😊
Much respect to people like this that do not complain and make excuses for not being able work!
Awesome story..warms my heart! He seems to be in good shape!
Bless him 🙏 such an inspiration 😊