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

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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[Native]

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

[sandysouthward]

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! ❤

[dlee]

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

[flowalsh]

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

[JVanProduction]

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

[phylliswurm]

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]

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.

[leanneadams]

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

[cydneywolf]

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!!

[Michael-sgwe]

May God bless this womans kindness ten fold

[CommonSenseLiberal]

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.

[annasahlstrom]

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

[pukaseek]

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.

[zzizahacallar]

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.

[judybraviere]

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

[cherylwills]

Can't drop you both so much for your service

[jot]

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.

[newtonng]

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

[thomascorrea]

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

[dmotta]

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