{"id":9710,"date":"2024-02-27T21:01:06","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T21:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=9710"},"modified":"2024-02-27T21:01:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T21:01:06","slug":"family-reveal-john-cenas-act-of-kindness-for-vietnam-veteran-that-starts-an-unexpected-movement-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=9710","title":{"rendered":"Family reveal John Cena\u2019s act of kindness for Vietnam veteran that starts an unexpected movement online"},"content":{"rendered":"

John Cena is known for being an all-around good guy. The professional\u00a0wrestler<\/a>\u00a0and actor has been known for how active he is in the Make-a-Wish foundation. Now, it seems like he has been doing some good deeds generally, too.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep reading to find out more!<\/strong><\/p>\n

A family just called John Cena the \u2018kindest man\u2019 around after he paid for their dad\u2019s grocery bill in a random act of kindness. Charles \u201cBud\u201d Phillips, a retired Vietnam veteran, was out getting his regular\u00a0groceries<\/a>\u00a0at a store in Florida when he spotted John Cena in the checkout line.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy dad was behind him in the checkout line,\u201d\u00a0says<\/a>\u00a0Stefanie Phillips, Charles\u2019s daughter. \u201cThey were chatting, and John thanked my dad for his service [after] seeing his SeaBees hat. John secretly paid for all of his groceries,\u201d she told the media. \u201cMy dad didn\u2019t even know until he was being checked out and the cashier said, \u2018John paid for your groceries.\u2019 The bill was around $100.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The retired veteran got a selfie with John Cena to commemorate the meeting as well, a picture he will surely cherish now all the more! The family shared the picture online to tell people about the kind gesture John Cena made!<\/p>\n

While the gesture might seem small to some, it surely meant to a lot to Charles and his family. Stefania explained why it meant so much,\u201dMy dad is a retired Vietnam veteran [and] a widow. We lost my mom five years ago unexpectedly [after] they were married almost 50 years. So, as you can imagine, not too much these days make him smile as big as he did in that picture,\u201d she\u00a0said of her father\u2019s selfie with John Cena. \u201cThat\u2019s what so special about this moment. A simple act of kindness brightened his day. Along with his family seeing that smile on his face!\u201d<\/p>\n

Stefania also mentioned that Cena is a regular at that particular grocery store and has been known to be the \u201ckindest man to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

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After the selfie was posted of Charles and John on\u00a0Reddit<\/a>, people began recognizing Charles and realizing he had served in the same unit as their dads or granddad. The selfie caused a lot of veterans to reunite with one another as well; another silver lining from the entire thing.<\/p>\n

The act of kindness by John Cena really touched a lot of hearts and brightened a lot of days. Share this with others to make them smile! What do you think of John Cena\u2019s act of kindness? Tell us in the comments.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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