In a world where there is so much suffering, it is always refreshing to be reminded of the good that people do. Believe it or not, there are many people who cannot help but assist others in need. It brings them delight and satisfaction to alleviate the suffering of strangers. The Fox5 Surprise Squad is a group of Fox News employees who enjoy surprising individuals by improving their day. A few years ago, they assisted a veteran who couldn’t afford his groceries.

The Fox5 Surprise Squad has been known to put a smile on some people’s dials. They go out into the world and quite literally surprise a random stranger who might be in need. About five years ago, they went into a supermarket in Las Vegas. Their mission was to pay for the groceries of those who might be struggling.

The presenter, Dave Hall, approached unsuspecting consumers who were piling their groceries on the counter to pay for them. In the video, you can see how astonished they were when he approached. “Can we pay for your groceries?” Dave would ask, holding the microphone to his face.

The lucky people would then break into smiles and happily accept his offer. Dave found a woman waiting to pay and thought she might be in need of some help. However, when he asked if they could pay for her groceries, she said there were probably other people more in need than she was. Her humble attitude was enough for Fox5 to reward her by paying for them anyway.

Dave Hall went up to a group of people waiting to pay. He offered to pay for their groceries, and one of them exclaimed she had only just moved to Las Vegas. She had been told the people there were so friendly and was amazed to have this proven right.

Another woman has been shopping at the same grocery store since 1965. It could have changed over time, but she had never had someone offer to pay for her food. This exchange warmed the cashiers’ hearts. Two of whom were moved to tears by the warmth this generous gesture brought them.

A veteran in distress
The Fox5 Surprise Squad then heard the story of a veteran named Larry Robeson, also known as Lar-Dog. He was shopping with his best friend’s wife. She wouldn’t be able to go shopping without him because her spouse is a trucker who spends a lot of time on the road. As a result, he drove her everywhere she needed to go.

But that didn’t mean he wasn’t struggling. The gracious veteran revealed details about his past. He has been self-sufficient since he was 13 years old. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for him since he served his country. Dave Hall said, “Let’s go shopping.” He was holding two bottles of soap and shampoo.

Dave Hall and the veteran walked up and down the aisle with a shopping cart. Together, they filled the cart with all sorts of necessities. They even added some frozen pizzas, because everyone deserves to treat themselves. Larry was pushing the cart with tears falling down his cheeks. He was clearly overwhelmed by the kindness of the Fox5 Surprise Squad. This story serves as a reminder to lend a hand when we can. supporting people who have fought for their country selflessly is a rewarding act of kindness.