Did you know every year, for the last decade, this Michigan restaurant has offered lonely diners a free Thanksgiving Day meal?

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 11:57:52 -0500

There is always "warmth" when good hearted people remember "what it's all about..". For those of you who are able, how do you plan to put your "good heart" to use this Thanksgiving?

In the tiny Detroit suburb of Northville, George Dimopoulos is known for his unlikely Thanksgiving tradition.

Every year for the last decade, he has invited people who are homeless or alone on Thanksgiving Day to his restaurant, George's Senate Coney Island for a meal — free of charge.

Outside Northville, however, the tradition was largely unknown. That was until a Reddit user uploaded a photo last week of a handmade sign advertising the free dinner that was placed on the restaurant's front window. The picture has since been viewed nearly five million times.

Dimopoulos says that he never expected to garner such attention for what he said was a "normal" gesture.

"It makes my heart feel good to do it, and help a little bit," he said.

Dimopoulos came to the U.S. at the age of 23 from his native Greece, where he grew up on a family farm with seven brothers and sisters.

Finances were so tight that his parents couldn't afford to send him to school. He left home at just 12 and went to Athens, where he says he was homeless for a time and depended on others to get by.

The Thanksgiving dinners, he says, are a way for him to pay it forward for the generosity he received from strangers during that time. Dimopoulos says that the event typically attracts a full house, with more than 80 diners coming to last year's occasion.

The menu varies from typical American fare — sweet potatoes, ham and turkey — to Greek staples like Greek salad and spinach pie.

The long hours in the kitchen preparing the meal, Dimopoulos says, are well worth it once he sees the reaction of the first patrons that walk through the door.

This Michigan Restaurant Offers Lonely Diners a Free Meal on Thanksgiving

"It makes my heart feel good to do it, and help a little bit," George Dimopoulos, who came to the U.S. at the age of 23 from his native Greece, said.

Response by Sgt Spencer Sikder made Nov 21 at 2015 12:08 PM

Sgt Spencer Sikder — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 12:08:16 -0500

Here's an immigrant who demonstrates publicly his appreciation for his citizenship. Great job Mr. Dimopoulos!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 21 at 2015 3:27 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 15:27:00 -0500

Sometimes it just one gift from humanity that lifts the spirits up for a lifetime.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2015 3:29 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 15:29:46 -0500

MSgt Curtis Ellis , you always post great articles. That is awesome, Sir

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Nov 21 at 2015 4:40 PM

SGT Scott Bell — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 16:40:42 -0500

No i did not

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 21 at 2015 5:41 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 17:41:31 -0500

Very timely and very inspiring! Thanks for the posting, MSgt Curtis Ellis.