{"id":5948,"date":"2024-03-18T12:24:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T12:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/?p=5948"},"modified":"2024-03-18T12:24:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T12:24:44","slug":"5948","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/?p=5948","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Trusting his instincts, Lt. Col. Risdon asked the boys if they had eaten dinner and if they were hungry. It turned out that they were starving. In a heartwarming gesture, Lt. Col. Risdon invited the boys to join him for a meal, allowing them to choose anything they wanted from the menu<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1932 entered litespeed-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/ceeden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/o.jpeg-1024x768-2.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceeden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/o.jpeg-1024x768-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceeden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/o.jpeg-1024x768-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceeden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/o.jpeg-1024x768-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ceeden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/o.jpeg-1024x768-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ceeden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/o.jpeg-1024x768-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceeden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/o.jpeg-1024x768-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceeden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/o.jpeg-1024x768-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Another diner, Jason Gibson, witnessed the act of kindness and captured it on camera. Touched by the scene, he shared the video on Facebook, hoping to spread awareness of the soldier\u2019s incredible gesture and inspire others.The video quickly went viral, garnering attention from media outlets nationwide. Lt. Col. Risdon, however, remained humble and expressed his belief that acts of kindness happen every day, performed by countless compassionate individuals.Lt. Col. Risdon\u2019s selfless act serves as a reminder of the goodness that exists within our nation. His humility and compassion demonstrate the values upheld by members of the military, going beyond their duty to protect and defend the country.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Soldier buys kids dinner LTC Robert Risdon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vsmYl0wJxzg?feature=oembed\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The story resonated with many, highlighting the power of a simple act of kindness. Lt. Col. Risdon\u2019s actions remind us that we all have the ability to make a positive difference in someone\u2019s life, regardless of our circumstances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trusting his instincts, Lt. Col. Risdon asked the boys if they had eaten dinner and if they were hungry. It turned out that they were starving. In a heartwarming gesture, Lt. Col. 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