On the Road: Waitress receives the tip of a lifetime

As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets Melissa Mainier, a Pennsylvania waitress who, thanks to a generous tipper, paid off her entire nursing school debt.

[Anewor]

A philantrophist with a HUGE heart. May his gestures create a ripple.... God bless him more!  

[tatiannakyler]

unfortunately, he has passed but hopefully his kindness lives on in others 💗

[MIMIMO]

May God continue to shower this great man a good health..

[bigh]

Steve Hartman thank you for sharing such a wonderful story. Hearing about these individuals helps beat back all the bad news. Everybody wins when you are able to share good fortune. He knows his generosity will help humanity. The nurse will help thousands over the course of her career.

[TimeLapseDriver]

Such a sweet old man, very humble about it all.

[prettyeyez]

I used to be a waitress. Have always worked hard. Didn't notice it until my clients started asking me which was my station, or the tables I was to tend to, which left me with full tables while the other waiters and waitress didn't do anything (and didn't complain). I also have a great memory, so when my customers came in I could tell what they wanted and how depending on the hour of the day. We weren't supposed to get tips cuz we were being paid by the hour. When Christmas time came, I was very much surprised when several of them gave me cards telling me not to open them until I got home. And on my birthday as well, the older ladies found out when my birthday was and did the same. I cried when I opened the beautiful cards they had given me, some contained money, one had a gift card, and another had a $100 bill!! I was so touched. No wonder they didn't want me to open them in front of them, and I tried returning the money... Well, my dear co-workers found out SOMEHOW, they complained, and I was fired. But I'll never forget these amazing people. They were so much fun to be around too!!

[robertrockwell]

I hope CBS never gets rid of Steve Hartman and his on the road series. God bless this man for doing this hopefully it will inspire others too also spread a little cheer.

[hansboersma]

His goodness continues through Melissa’s good works.

[milycome]

Steve Hartman, please keep these stories coming. The best stories ever.

[sherryallen]

What an angel in disguise! Bless his heart!

[melvillbrown]

Watching this leaves me humbled and challenged to be better than I am today. Big heart Mr Olewine, the world needs a couple of million people like you. Thanks for being a blessing and an inspiration to humanity. God bless you 100 times and more.

[gregorygrimaldi]

The world needs more outstanding citizens like him.

[princephillips]

What a beautiful elderly gentleman and Congratulations Melissa Mainier!!

[jamesjordan]

Steve Hartman you have me hook line and sinker your an addiction best news caster on this planet.

[lowesonia]

This is what we hope all wealthy people would do . Thank you Sir you are a gentleman

[JuukezeBarbie]

Angels do exist..what a beautiful life event

[helenhislop]

This man certainly paid it forward thats the story's I love and I wish this nurse all the best she's helping to save life's UK

[chvid]

What an awesome guy! Now the world has another awesome nurse!

[augustreil]

He changed her life forever. She also changed her life forever. He's a great human being and so is she for bettering herself and now she will be helping people forever with her caring for the sick and injured, great story all around.

[JaneDoe-qlsc]

That gentleman is great, he is such a good person and he helped the young woman achieve her goal feeling supported, emotionally as well as financially, by someone who truly cares. Bless them both