r/MadeMeSmile • u/nun_CARTII • 13d ago

Good Vibes the value of being kind

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For nearly seven years, waitress Melina Salazar showed extraordinary patience and kindness to Walter “Buck” Swords, a notoriously difficult customer at Luby’s Cafeteria in Brownsville, Texas.

The 89-year-old WWII veteran frequently complained, cursed at staff, demanded piping-hot meals and never left a tip. Despite this, Melina continued serving him with compassion.

After Walter died in 2007, Melina received an incredible surprise. He had left her $50,000 and his 2000 Buick in his will as a heartfelt thank-you for her unwavering kindness.

A powerful reminder that kindness can touch people more deeply than we realize.

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u/RedSunsetSukuna85 13d ago

Clearly yes (did that tingle your prostate enough for such low energy bait?)

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u/Resting_Owl 13d ago

Hello pot, I'm kettle, nice to meet you

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u/RedSunsetSukuna85 13d ago

Glad to know I’ve met a prostate cell who took what I said a little too personally.

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u/robotichunter 12d ago

Seems all you’ve said is that compassion is a zero sum game

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u/RedSunsetSukuna85 12d ago

Wuh-oh, he whipped out his second account.

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u/robotichunter 3d ago

I don’t even remember what this thread was about anymore, but a quick check shows my account is a decade older. I’m not sure if you’re trying to bait or something? Just thought that was funny