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Thousands Thank Lonely Veteran After Facebook Post Goes Viral
A social media post asking people to show their appreciation for a Second World War veteran has gone viral, with thousands of people expressing their gratitude to the pensioner.
Bar manager Ben Lopez posted about Ted Fullerton on his Facebook page after chatting to the former RAF serviceman at The Duke of Cumberland pub in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
Mr Lopez's post has now been shared more than 100,000 times and attracted almost 300,000 likes. Just take a look below..
Mr Lopez's post has attracted huge numbers of comments from well-wishers and admirers. One said:
"We do care, please believe that. As my husband says, 'We don't make men like that anymore'. You and your generation went through things that no-one should ever have to. Because of you we don't have to. Thanks for my family and for our lives. X"
Another said: "Thank you, Ted, and all who serve/have served their country. None of them should ever feel like this."
Mr Fullerton, who served as RAF ground crew in India during the war, told the Hull Daily Mail: "I am dumbfounded. I think I'm dreaming. Someone please pinch me."
Former soldier Mr Lopez, 28, has urged everyone to stop and make time to listen to veterans' stories.
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