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Hey, can you spare a quarter?

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Real Estate Agent with Bucci Realty, Inc. BK3064647

This is not a real estate post. Far from it although there is a lesson in it for us all.

My wife and I were out to eat tonight with my son and his friend. She has a newborn and a five year old son. Her son, Robert is his given name, is a smart kid that I have called "Bobby Boy" since I held him as a newborn.

When we had finished eating Bobby Boy said he needed to go to the restroom.  He had already been over to the arcade games and played something.  I said I would accompany him to the bathroom.

As we were headed to the bathroom we passed by where the arcade games were located.  Another young boy, perhaps seven years old, said "I need another quarter."  I said I don't have any change. 

As we walked away Bobby Boy said "wait."  He went back, gave the boy a quarter and said, "here, you can have this one."

As we look at all the bad stuff in this world I think we need to remember there are some kids growing up with some great values that will help this country continue to be good.

Well done, Bobby Boy. I was so impressed!

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge Florida serving buyers and sellers in the Viera, Rockledge and Suntree areas of Florida's Space Coast.

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Gary L. Waters, is a Florida licensed real estate broker associate with Bucci Realty, Inc. in Melbourne, Florida.  

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Comments (10)

Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Gary!  What a touching story--Bobby Boy is on the right road to adulthood, that's for sure!  So many young boys would not want to give up their "play" money!

Great story...

Apr 23, 2009 03:51 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

What a nice boy....a great set of values that boy is growing up with and surely will teach many his gift of aloha :)

Apr 23, 2009 04:58 PM
Jesse Clifton
Jesse Clifton & Associates - Fairbanks, AK

Sounds like your grandson is an upstanding fellow... no doubt he'll continue to make you proud.

Apr 23, 2009 08:23 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Debe - Thanks, I was really impressed with his generosity. G

Sally - Thanks. He is a giver and a  sharer at his early age.

Jesse & Kathy - He is truly that. Thanks.

Apr 24, 2009 12:03 AM
Irene Tron
Valparaiso, IN

What a great story of sharing at such a young age.  Someone must be setting a good example for him.

Apr 24, 2009 01:54 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Thanks, Irene. Bobby Boy has lots of good role models - he is lucky.

Apr 24, 2009 02:15 AM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

I'll bet if I asked him who his hero is, he would answer someone with the initials of GW.

Apr 26, 2009 11:20 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Ken - Thanks, I apprecitate that. Have a geat week!

Apr 27, 2009 12:11 AM
Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com - Dallas, TX

Gary, bravo for that story may it apply no matter how old we get, I stop daily to do something nice for someone I dont know. Have a wonderful and successful weekend.

Apr 30, 2009 02:27 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Lynn - Thanks. It does make you feel good to help a stranger. Have a great weekend!

May 01, 2009 03:25 AM