One day, eight-year-old Miles, who lives in the United States, found a $20 bill in a restaurant parking lot. He was thrilled, thinking about using it to buy a video game. But as soon as he walked into the restaurant and saw a soldier, his mind changed completely. The sight reminded him of his dad, who had died in Iraq. So instead of spending the money on himself, Miles wrote a heartfelt note and gave the $20 to the soldier.
“Dear Soldier, My dad was a soldier, too. He’s in heaven now. I just found this $20 bill, and I want to use it to ‘pay it forward.’ Thank you for protecting our country.”
Later that day, Miles went to visit his dad’s grave with his mom. He hugged the cold, snow-covered headstone and whispered something. It was probably about what had happened at the restaurant—something he wanted to share with his dad.
The soldier who received the $20 from Miles donated it to someone else in need. When this touching story was shared on the news, donations began pouring in for Miles. His family decided to use all the money to help children who had lost their parents in war.