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As the father of three prepared to pay, the waitress at the restaurant unexpectedly informed him that someone had already covered the family’s $85.21 (Rs 7,480) bill.
Dr Slaughter is the founder of a nonprofit called Music Meets Medicine.
J Mack Slaughter, having breakfast with his family at a restaurant in Texas, was surprised to learn that a stranger had paid their 85 dollar bill. The stranger also left a heartfelt note for him. Slaughter, 41, an emergency room doctor, was at a cafe in Fort Worth, Texas, with his wife and three children in early January when the waitress surprised him by saying someone had already paid their 85.21 (Rs 7,480) dollars bill, according to news agency SWNS.
Note From Stranger
The waitress gave Dr Slaughter the receipt. He found a handwritten note on one side that said, “Thank you for being a great dad.” On the other side, it said, “From a dad to a dad.”
The note ended with the stranger saying that the world needs more men like him. They thanked him for showing his love for everyone. It was signed, “From a retired Army medic.”
Doctor’s Reaction
The doctor said, “I immediately welled up. I couldn’t control my tears,” as reported by SWNS.
“There was nobody watching for my reaction. The person was already gone. It was just pure kindness,” he added.
Slaughter told Fox News Digital that the experience was beautiful and unexpected. While playing a simple game with his kids, he had no idea someone was watching. As an ER doctor who often sees tragedy, he said the act restored his faith in humanity.
He reflected that, despite witnessing terrible things, it reminded him of the kindness strangers can show. He noted the $85 meant little to the stranger, but much more to him.
Slaughter emphasised to Fox News Digital the power of random acts of kindness, showing that, despite the bad, there is still much good in the world.
Dr Slaughter’s Background
Dr Slaughter is the founder of a nonprofit organisation called Music Meets Medicine, which provides instruments and teaching time to teenagers receiving treatment in children’s hospitals, according to its website.
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