When Group of Active Soldiers Tried to Pay Their Restaurant Tab, They Found This Handwritten Note From 'Former Marine

A group of active soldiers are trying to find the former Marine who anonymously picked up their $52 restaurant tab at a restaurant in Tacoma, Washington. It was a simple gesture, but it made a huge impact.

One of the soldiers took a photo of the receipt, which contained a note, and posted it on social media Monday, KING-TV reported.

Image source: Instagram

"Thank you for your service, gentlemen. – former Marine," the note read, just above the $52.65 bill total.

Instagram user "sgtseahawk" posted a photo of the receipt on Instagram, with a note of gratitude.

"Every time I think that no one cares that I'm a soldier or about my sacrifice, someone redeems my faith in society. Thank You "former Marine" for your sacrifice and generosity! HOOAH!!!" the user posted.

Every time I think that no one cares that I'm a Soldier or about my sacrifice,... Someone redeems my faith in society. Thank You "Former Marine" for your Sacrifice and generosity! HOOAH!!! #k5explore #soldiers #NewsTribune #instagood #ThankYou #BassProShops #formerMarine #kindness #Merika

A photo posted by Bee2Kay.0 (@sgtseahawk) on Aug 3, 2015 at 11:59am PDT

A Seattle Craiglist ad with the headline "Thank you former Marine" also showed a picture of the receipt, along with the same caption that appeared in the original post on Instagram.

Image source: Craigslist

(H/T: KING-TV)

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