The woman in the photo is Kimberly Schintzius. The man standing next to her is a Vietnam veteran. This is how they met.
Kimberly was outside playing Pokémon Go, focused on her phone while searching for a specific character. As she walked, an elderly man approached her on an old bicycle. He appeared tired and physically weak. Believing she might be lost, he politely asked if she needed directions.
She explained that she was not lost and that she was playing a mobile game. Curious, he asked her to explain how it worked. At that moment, a character appeared on her screen, and she showed him how players catch them and how the camera feature places the image into the real-world surroundings.
The man smiled and said he had often wondered why so many young people walk around looking at their phones and moving in unusual ways.
He then shared that earlier he had asked another young person about the game, but instead of receiving an explanation, he was spoken to disrespectfully.
He thanked Kimberly for taking the time to speak with him and for treating him with courtesy.
After a short pause, he clarified that he was not asking for money for harmful habits. He simply wanted something to eat. He even offered to wait outside any place she chose so she would feel comfortable about how the money was used.
Kimberly had originally planned to buy pasta salad for herself. Instead, she ordered a full meal, kept a small portion, and gave him the rest.
With visible emotion, he asked if he could give her a hug. She agreed, and they also took a photo together to remember the moment.
As she was leaving, he called her name after reading it from her work badge.
“My name is Daniel Wise,” he said. “I am a Vietnam veteran.”
He expressed sincere gratitude for her kindness and for taking the time to speak with him. He told her that small gestures like this remind him that there are still people who care and show respect.
The meeting was meaningful for both of them. A simple conversation and a shared meal helped improve his evening and served as a reminder of the impact small acts of kindness can have.
— Kimberly Schintzius










