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13. Again, you are trying to take the focus off the actual OP

Reply to TexasProgresive (Reply #12)

Fri Dec 27, 2013, 01:36 PM

Dec 2013

so I will keep talking about it. The OP in which a kind-hearted soul raised money and went on a mission to honor his brother by ordering food in cafes/restaurants and leaving a $500 tip at each. That is an amazing memorial. Not only has it likely helped him work through his grief but I'm sure it was a welcome gift to the many workers who have received the tips. Waiters and waitresses make about $3/hour if I'm not mistaken and are expected to get up to minimum wage with the assistance of tips rather than being paid a living wage to begin with.

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Honoring a brother's last wish: $500 tips on a cross-country mission [View all] 7962 Dec 2013 OP

Aaron Collins gussmith Dec 2013 #1

Anyone can do that search and get the answer - TBF Dec 2013 #2

I don't know what you know about gussmith. TexasProgresive Dec 2013 #5

Sheesh gussmith Dec 2013 #6

Perhaps you meant this reply for TBF? TexasProgresive Dec 2013 #7

Us all? Iggo Dec 2013 #8

Your post was an attempt to focus on his suicide TBF Dec 2013 #10

Why are you sure of that? TexasProgresive Dec 2013 #12

Again, you are trying to take the focus off the actual OP TBF Dec 2013 #13

Yes! I knew, but didnt mention it because I didnt think it had anything to do with the story 7962 Dec 2013 #17

And I view your response as a personal attack. TBF Dec 2013 #11

You are overreaching, in assuming what people's motives are. Demit Dec 2013 #14

Logical jump - TBF Dec 2013 #16

Yes, it's a shadowy conspiracy. You caught us. Demit Dec 2013 #18

I'm not into conspiracy - TBF Dec 2013 #21

Police are thinking suicide. TexasProgresive Dec 2013 #3

Heart failure. Iggo Dec 2013 #9

Coming from a family full of suicides catrose Dec 2013 #15

You know, thats a great idea. Even after I posted I didnt think of doing it myself. Thanks, 7962 Dec 2013 #19

I know Aaron's family would be glad to see the custom spread EOM catrose Dec 2013 #20

nice people heaven05 Dec 2013 #4