Recovering addict's touching note brings paramedics to tears
A team of weary paramedics stopping off for breakfast have been reduced to tears after they were handed an anonymous note.
Six members of the Toms River First Aid Squad in New Jersey stopped off at IHOP on Friday morning after working the previous night.
When they were presented with a $77 bill ($103 AU), they received a pleasant surprise – not only was their meal paid for in full, but it also came with a touching note.
“Paid, thank you for all you do! Have a great day,” the note read.
It was signed simply, “Recovering addict”.
An IHOP server who waited on the squad told Yahoo Lifestyle the table was in disbelief by the gesture.
“A lady who did not want to be identified approached me and asked if she could pay their bill,” he said.
“The table was so grateful.”
Squad captain Alyssa Golembeski – along with team members Keri Murphy, Michael Dolch, Robert Tully, Patrick Masterson, and Larry Rosenberg – were the recipients of the thoughtful gesture.
Later that day, the team posted a photo of the note on their company Facebook page.
“To the woman who paid our tab today at IHOP, thank you so much for paying for our breakfast,” the Facebook caption read.
“This gift was amazingly thoughtful and brought our table of tired EMTs to tears.
“We are so blessed to be able to serve you and everyone else who lives and works in the greater Toms River area. Good luck on your journey of recovery.”
