A little girl saw a homeless man outside the restaurant window, and she immediately wanted to help. Many people praised her kindness after the story went viral online—it also led to an unexpected phone call.
Eddie Scott and his daughter Ella, then 8-year-old, were spending some time together at a restaurant in Monterey, California. The two were seated by the window and noticed a man who looked like he needed a good meal.
The father could see that his daughter wanted to help. After being served a plate filled with delicious steak and potatoes, the 8-year-old daughter looked up at her father and asked him a simple question. She asked: “Can I just give him some?” Eddie encouraged her to share the meal. In the video shared by Eddie in 2016, the little girl was excited to serve the man and walked outside, where she handed it over to him.
Later this man identified as David Salkowski looked stunned by her gesture. He accepted the meal, and Ella returned to the restaurant beaming after the encounter. Her father expressed: “Ella has always had a big heart.”
The video quickly garnered millions of views, with many applauding both the youngster and her father. “An awesome little girl, I’m proud of you!!” Another added: “Kudos to parents. You guys are an inspiration.”, one user wrote.
Ella’s father was stunned that his clip garnered such an overwhelming response. “It’s unbelievable that what Ella did has touched so many people.”, he stated. They are happy the encounter spread joy and showed people the power of a simple kind gesture.
According to a server at the restaurant, Salkowski returned the plate and shared that he was immensely grateful. After the clip went viral, Ella and Eddie received an unexpected phone call from a teary woman. It was Salkowski’s sister, Roseanne, who shared that her brother was a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder. Thanks to the video, she knew he was alive, and the Scotts hoped their clip would help the siblings reunite.
Ella was selfless, and her actions undoubtedly made a difference. She set an example that you can always lend a helping hand no matter how young you are.
