[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] FW: A Special Act of Kindness

[Michael Moore]

From: Larry Perry [mailto:larryperry at performancepress.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of Larry Perry
Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 8:10 AM
To: mmoore11 at kent.edu
Subject: A Special Act of Kindness

 


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Letter from Larry

 



Wednesday

March 3, 2021

 





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Good Wednesday Morning Everyone:

 

I served all over the Far East, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Taiwan,

Philippine Islands but never got to see a Bob Hope show sponsored 

by the USO while there. (I have since watched all of the TV programs

that Bob Hope made of the programs all over that area.)

 

Anyway today's story is a moving one and is true as told by a service 

man's wife and is about a single act of kindest from Ann 

Margaret. Enjoy

 

A Very Special Act of Kindness

 

Richard, (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in Viet 

Nam, other than he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather 

grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a USO show of 

Ann Margret with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his 

treasures. (See above photo.) 

 

A few years ago, Ann Margaret was doing a book signing at a local

bookstore. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to Sign the 

treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 o'clock for

the 7:30 signing. 

 

When I got there after work, the line went all the way around the 

bookstore, circled the parking lot, and disappeared behind a parking 

garage. Before her appearance, bookstore employees announced that 

she would sign only her book and no memorabilia would be permitted. 

 

Richard was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let 

her know how much those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from

home.. Ann Margaret came out looking as beautiful as ever and, 

as second in line, it was soon Richard's turn. 

 

He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo. 

When he did, there were many shouts from the employees that she

would not sign it. Richard said, "I understand. I just wanted her to 

see it." 

 

She took one look at the photo, tears welled up in her eyes and she 

said, "This is one of my gentlemen from Viet Nam and I most certainly 

will sign his photo. I know what these men did for their country 

and I always have time for 'my gentlemen.'' With that, she pulled 

Richard across the table and planted a big kiss on him. She then

made quite a to-do about the bravery of the young men she met 

over the years, how much she admired them, and how much she 

appreciated them. There weren't too many dry eyes among those 

close enough to hear. She then posed for pictures and acted as if he

were the only one there. 

 

That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little straighter 

and, for the first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet. I'll 

never forget Ann Margaret for her graciousness and how much

that small act of kindness meant to my husband. 

 

Later at dinner, Richard was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to

talk about it, my big, strong husband broke down in tears.. ''That's 

the first time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army,'' 

he said. 

 

I now make it a point to say 'Thank you' to every person I come across 

who served in our Armed Forces. Freedom does not come cheap and

I am grateful for all those who have served their country. 

 

If you'd like to pass on this story, feel free to do so. Perhaps it will

help others to become aware of how important it is to acknowledge

the contribution our service people make. 

 

~Thank you Ray for sharing the story and photo.~

 

May God Bless YOU and YOURS and those 

serving us in harm's way!

 

 

Much love.

 

Larry  

 



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